Infrastructure Planning Engineer - Transport (2957) - Permanent Full Time

Drive the future of transport infrastructure and road safety planning in our community.

About Us

The Livingstone Shire sits nestled along the beautiful Capricorn Coast and covers approximately 11,776 square kilometres, with a population of almost 41,000 residents. Livingstone Shire Council was created in 2013 and employs approximately 400 people.

Livingstone and the Capricorn Coast is a relaxed coastal environment in which connecting with family, friends and the community is a high priority. The area has an abundance of natural features including countless beaches with sheltered swimming, picturesque national parks, pristine rainforests and idyllic offshore islands, making it an ideal place to live. Our beaches, bushes and tropical rainforests are second to none and have been specifically preserved, designed and transformed to show the unique, untouched charm of Livingstone.

Livingstone Shire Council promotes a positive culture in the workplace with all staff demonstrating high standards of Accountability, Teamwork, Community, Potential and Positivity. These values and behaviours set the standard for Council and are embodied throughout the organisation.

The Role

As an Infrastructure Transport Engineer, you will play a key role in planning, investigating, and delivering transport infrastructure projects across our shire. Your work will cover a variety of projects including roads, cycleways, footpaths, and public transport infrastructure, directly supporting our Council’s strategic goals.

Reporting to the Principal Transport Engineer, the key responsibilities of the role include:

Conducting infrastructure investigations, planning, research, and analysis for municipal transport projects.

Providing professional civil engineering advice to Council, senior management, and stakeholders.

Assisting in preparing forward works programs and financial plans for infrastructure upgrades and expansions.

Preparing detailed engineering reports and reviewing designs and drawings.

Help build better connections that make a real difference in our community every day!

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil);

Experience related to infrastructure planning, research, analysis and design of municipality infrastructure;

Possess and maintain a current Queensland “C” Class motor vehicle driver’s licence; and

Possess or ability to acquire Construction Industry Induction (White Card).

Benefits:

Total Remuneration Package $111,262 - $115,596 per annum, depending on qualifications, skills and experience [QLGIA (Stream A) Level 5 + Above Award Payment + 12% Superannuation];

Salary Packaging Options;

Relocation assistance;

Professional development opportunities;
Work/life balance with a fortnightly RDO;

Embrace living a coastal lifestyle!

To apply for this position please address the selection criteria on the recruitment portal and supply a copy of your resume and any relevant qualifications/tickets or licences.

Applications close midnight Monday, 22 September 2025 (AEST).

Livingstone Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.