
Engineer (Civil)
Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD
Posted 16 days ago
Embracing a population of around 2,385, Cloncurry stands as the welcoming heart of the outback. Direct flights offer seamless connections to Townsville, Cairns, and Brisbane. Just 120km away from the bustling town of Mount Isa, Cloncurry boasts outstanding education facilities at both Cloncurry State School (Prep - Grade 12) and St Joseph's Catholic School (Prep - Grade 9). Accompanied by Daycare, Kindergarten, and local medical facilities, Cloncurry ensures a holistic and vibrant community experience.
As an Engineer (Civil), you'll project manage road infrastructure planning with senior guidance. This includes contract administration, technical support for design and business case processes, and resource coordination.
In this role, you will:
• Administer project planning contracts to ensure compliance and successful delivery to Transport and Main Roads specifications.
• Identify possible problem areas and negotiate modifications or adaptations to briefs where necessary to achieve acceptance.
• Manage under supervision, projects or elements of projects and provide monthly financial forecasting.
• Provide support and advice on the planning and design process, to ensure delivery of project outcomes, value for money and best practice are achieved.
• Maintain and apply all relevant standards, policies, guidelines and legislative requirements necessary for the planning and design of road infrastructure projects.
• Ensure all quality management procedures are adhered to; and
• Maintain effective liaison and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
This position reports to the Manager (PPCM) and has nil direct reports.
Our approach includes:
Engineer Growth: We prioritise engineer development, providing experience across project cycles and continuous training.
Versatile Exposure: Engineers can explore network operations and asset management, expanding their skills.
Career Portfolio: Our opportunities help build career portfolios, crucial for RPEQ certification and career progressions.
Collaborative Path: We work with engineers to identify growth areas, encourage rotations and offer diverse experiences for continuous development.
To succeed in this role, you will possess:
• A Washington Accord accredited four-year degree in Civil Engineering or equivalence recognised by Engineers Australia.
• Must be eligible to work in Australia.
• Current holder of a Class C driver licence.
• It is a condition of employment for recommended appointee/s to disclose any previous serious discipline action taken against them for consideration by the delegate prior to any appointment
• Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role
How to apply:
Apply online at www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au with the following information for the panel to assess your suitability:
• Your CV or resume (maximum five pages).
• A cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining your skills and experience, and your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/662653/25
Closing Date: Tuesday, 14th October 2025
About Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is a diverse organisation made up of more than 11,500 employees representing 80 occupational groups across Queensland.
We provide reliable, resilient and responsive transport networks and digital services that are safe and accessible for everyone. No department has a bigger role to play in keeping the Queensland of today moving, or in helping build for the future.
We work, we dream, we innovate and we deliver solutions that connect our communities to schools, hospitals, events, loved ones and more, with customer’s needs in mind.
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