Designer (Civil)

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD in Rockhampton is seeking a PO3 Designer (Civil) to develop and review transport infrastructure design models, provide technical advice, and coordinate with stakeholders. The role focuses on planning, development and delivery across multiple project phases, including review of consultant drawings and guidance on 12d Model and AutoCAD usage.

Based in Rockhampton, you will contribute to a multidisciplinary team, support program objectives and deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher in civil engineering with Sydney Accord accreditation.
• Current Class C driver licence is desirable.
• Proficiency in 12d Model and AutoCAD; strong design and governance skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and quantify transport infrastructure design models across the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical advice on transport infrastructure planning and design.
• Investigate, analyse and develop design options that meet project objectives.
• Manage and deliver key components of planning and design work.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant policies, standards, guidelines and legislation.
• Review drawings and documentation prepared by external design consultants.
• Support and guide colleagues in using 12d Model and AutoCAD.

Skills

Civil design

Project coordination

Education

Sydney Accord accredited engineering degree

Tools

12d Model

AutoCAD

Job description

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD – Rockhampton QLD

Join Transport and Main Roads as a PO3 Designer (Civil) in Rockhampton and contribute to planning & design projects that support Queensland’s transport infrastructure program. Working within the Technical Services team, you will develop & review civil design models, provide technical advice, assess design options & support projects through planning, development & delivery. You will also reviewconsultant documentation, work closely with stakeholders & help strengthen local capability in 12d Model and AutoCAD. This permanent, flexible full-time role offers varied project work, professional development and the opportunity to influence transport outcomes across Central Queensland.

Design transport solutions that make a practical difference.

Are you an experienced civil designer ready to apply your technical expertise to diverse transport infrastructure projects? Join Transport and Main Roads as a PO3 Designer (Civil) and help plan and deliver infrastructure that supports communities across Central Queensland.

Based in Rockhampton, you will work within the Technical Services team as part of a professional, multidisciplinary environment. You will contribute to planning and design projects across their strategic planning, concept, development and implementation phases, while providing technical advice and design support to teams involved in infrastructure delivery.

The opportunity:

this role combines hands-on civil design work with technical problem-solving, project coordination and stakeholder engagement. You will develop and review transport infrastructure designs, investigate practical design options and help ensure projects meet relevant standards, timeframes, budgets, quality requirements and stakeholder expectations.

You will use your professional judgement to select appropriate design approaches and provide advice across corridor planning, program development, project delivery and finalisation. You will also support the local design group by sharing your knowledge of 12d Model and AutoCAD.

Key responsibilities:

In this role, you will:

• Develop and quantify transport infrastructure design models across the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical advice on transport infrastructure planning and design.
• Investigate, analyse and develop design options that meet project objectives.
• Manage and deliver key components of planning and design work.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant policies, standards, guidelines and legislation.
• Review drawings and documentation prepared by external design consultants.
• Support and guide colleagues in using 12d Model and AutoCAD.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to address project needs and issues.

What you will bring:

You will hold a minimum three-year Sydney Accord accredited engineering degree, such as a Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil), or recognised equivalent, together with a current Class C driver licence.

Proficiency in 12d Model and AutoCAD, relevant experience in transport infrastructure planning and design and a general construction induction card are desirable. You will also bring sound professional judgement, accountability, collaborative stakeholder skills and the ability to apply project management, governance and risk management principles to infrastructure projects.

You will work on varied projects that contribute directly to Queensland's transport infrastructure program. The role provides opportunities to broaden your technical capability, contribute to multidisciplinary project delivery and continue developing professionally within an inclusive workplace that supports career growth and work-life balance.

This is a permanent, flexible full-time position based in Rockhampton. If you are ready to apply your civil design expertise to meaningful infrastructure work, we encourage you to apply.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.