Designer (Civil)

Department of Transport and Main Roads; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transport and Main Roads in Rockhampton is seeking a PO3 Designer (Civil) to plan and deliver transport infrastructure. You will develop and review civil design models, provide technical advice, assess design options and support projects through planning, development and delivery.

Based in Rockhampton, you will work within the Technical Services team to deliver planning, concept, development and implementation phases, while sharing knowledge of 12d Model and AutoCAD with colleagues.

Qualifications

• Three-year Sydney Accord accredited engineering degree (Civil) or equivalent.
• Current Class C driver licence.
• Proficiency in 12d Model and AutoCAD; experience in transport design desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and quantify civil design models across project lifecycle.
• Provide technical advice on transport planning and design.
• Investigate design options meeting project objectives.
• Manage key components of planning and design work.
• Ensure designs comply with policies, standards, and legislation.
• Review drawings from external consultants.
• Support colleagues in using 12d Model and AutoCAD.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to address needs.

Skills

Civil design

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Technical advisory

Problem solving

Education

Sydney Accord accredited degree (Civil)

Tools

12d Model

AutoCAD

Job description

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 review consultant 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

• 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.

Why join us?

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.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/703917/26

Closing date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026

Occupational group

Engineering & Surveying