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Technical Principal

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD
Brisbane, QLD
A$144,477 p/a
Engineering → Civil/Structural Engineering
Full-time
On-site

Posted 19 hours ago


We are seeking a highly capable engineer in bridges & highway structures design and asset maintenance, for our Structures team at the Department for Transport and Main Roads (TMR), Queensland. This role will suit an experienced and knowledgeable engineer who enjoys challenges and variety in their work. It offers the chance to make a real difference to the service and delivery outcomes of Queensland's transport infrastructure.

The successful candidate will be a champion of technical excellence, adept at navigating complexity and solving wicked problems with clarity and innovation. You will lead with a solution-focused mindset and a commitment to progress, with the agility and knowledge to pivot between varying demands and competing priorities. You will bring a breadth of experience in leading structural design and maintenance projects, mentoring junior employees and delivering practical solutions on time and on budget. Knowledge sharing and coaching others will be a major part of this role.

The scope of the work may change from day-to-day across the structure lifecycle. Our teams carry out work such as structural design and drafting, major project design reviews, standards and guidelines, product review and testing, construction oversight, asset maintenance, asset management, heavy vehicle access management and supporting TMR strategic initiatives and programmes.

If this influential and dynamic role sounds like your calling, please apply now or get in touch with our hiring manager for an informal chat about the role.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/663369/25

Closing Date: Tuesday, 21 October 2025


About Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD

Nerang, QLD, Australia
Government & Defence
5001-10000 employees

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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