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Engineer (Civil)

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD
Cloncurry, QLD
A$102,817 p/a
Engineering → Civil/Structural Engineering
Full-time
On-site

Posted 16 days ago


With a population of approximately 2,385, Cloncurry radiates as the warm heart of the outback. Convenient direct flights seamlessly connect you to Townsville, Cairns, and Brisbane. A mere 120km from the larger town of Mount Isa, Cloncurry boasts educational excellence - Cloncurry State School (Prep - Grade 12) and St Joseph's Catholic School (Prep - Grade 9) - complemented by Daycare, Kindergarten, and local medical facilities. With supervision and guidance from senior engineering staff, you will project manage the delivery of road infrastructure projects through the administration of contracts and provision of technical expertise to the design, construction and maintenance processes. In doing this you will ensure effective coordination of key operational
activities and resources associated with project management and process development.

In this role, you will:
• Assist in the selection of the most suitable contract process for project delivery, then administer the contract to ensure compliance and successful delivery.
• Identify possible problem areas and negotiate modifications or adaptations to the design briefs where necessary to achieve acceptance.
• Determine appropriate bridge and road maintenance procedures, work instructions and manage road and bridge maintenance tasks.
• Calculate quantities of component materials, analyse test results for materials, identify non-conformances, determine the controls needed during construction, and conduct and manage risk assessment.
• While the Engineer (Civil) position is situated in the Delivery team, rotations will take place within the Project Planning and Corridor Management team for professional development and to meet business needs.
• Manage under supervision, projects or elements of projects and:
o Provide support and advice on the planning and design process, to ensure delivery of project outcomes, value for money and best practice are achieved
o Ensure all quality management procedures are adhered to and
o Maintain effective liaison and communication with internal and external stakeholders

Our approach includes:
1. Engineer Growth: We prioritise engineer development, providing experience across project cycles and continuous training.
2. Versatile Exposure: Engineers can explore network operations and asset management, expanding their skills.
3. Career Portfolio: Our opportunities help build career portfolios, crucial for RPEQ certification and career progressions.
4. RPEQ Support: We reimburse engineering membership fees and offer annual incentives for RPEQ certification.
5. 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 four-year, Washington Accord accredited, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalence which is assessed/accepted by Engineers Australia against Washington Accord benchmarks.
• Possession of a valid Class C driver's license.
• The recommended candidate will undergo a criminal history check as part of the selection process.

Applications to remain current for 12 months

Job Ad Reference: QLD/666130/25

Closing Date: Monday, 10th November 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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