Designer (Civil), Transport And Main Roads

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government's Transport and Main Roads in Rockhampton is seeking a PO3 Designer (Civil) to contribute to planning and design of transport infrastructure across Central Queensland.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, applying technical problem-solving and project coordination to develop and review designs, while ensuring standards and timeframes are met. Proficiency in 12d Model and AutoCAD is essential.

Qualifications

• Three-year Sydney Accord accredited engineering degree (Civil) is required.
• Proficiency in 12d Model and AutoCAD is desirable.
• Current Class C driver licence is required.

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.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Technical problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Sydney Accord accredited engineering degree (Civil)

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil)

Tools

12d Model

AutoCAD

Job description

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.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/703917/26