Engineer (Civil)

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

Job summary

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD in Brisbane is seeking an Engineer (Civil) to support the Risk team with risk profiling, register reviews, and workshops. You will audit risk processes and help develop risk instruments while liaising with project teams across districts.

Based in Brisbane for a temporary period from 15 January 2027 to 9 July 2027, with potential extension. You will analyse project data to innovate risk strategies and promote risk-awareness across programs.

Qualifications

• Washington Accord accredited four-year degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Understanding of risk management principles for government operations.
• Proficiency in MS Office for risk registers, reports and trainings.

Responsibilities

• Advise on project risk profiling and management using established policies.
• Review and revise risk registers and facilitate risk workshops.
• Conduct audits for effective risk management.
• Develop specialized risk instruments and analyse project data to inform risk strategies.
• Foster relationships with project managers across districts.

Skills

Risk management principles

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication skills

Data analysis

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Education

Washington Accord accredited four-year degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD – Brisbane QLD

In the role of Engineer (Civil), with supervision and guidance from senior staff within the Risk team, you will be advising on project risk profiling and management using established policies and frameworks. Collaborating with project teams, you will review and revise risk registers,facilitate risk workshops, and conduct audits for effective risk management.Additionally, you will assist with the development of specialized risk instruments, analyse project-related data to innovate risk strategies, and foster relationships with project managers across the districts.

We are seeking an Engineer (Civil) to join our team based in Brisbane for a temporary opportunity, commencing 15 January 2027 to 9 July 2027 with possibility of extension.

Mandatory qualifications and conditions

• A Washington Accord accredited four-year degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent recognized by Engineers Australia.

Requirements of the role

• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders, fostering a culture of risk awareness and accountability.
• Understanding of risk management principles, frameworks, and methodologies applicable to government operations. Familiarity with TMR policies and regulations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to articulate complex concepts and advise stakeholders effectively.
• Capability to meticulously analyse extensive volumes of information to ensure coherence and alignment with predefined standards.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (mainly MS Excel. Word, and PowerPoint) to assist in completing risk registers, reports, and risk trainings/ presentations.

For further information, please refer to the Role Description and Applicant Guide attached.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

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