Engineer Road Maintenance

Scenic Rim Regional Council; Beaudesert; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

13% employer superannuation

Job summary

Scenic Rim Regional Council in Beaudesert, QLD, is seeking an Engineer Road Maintenance to deliver planning, coordination and execution of road maintenance programs across sealed and unsealed roads, drainage and transport infrastructure.

The role requires a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with proven PM experience, white card and the ability to lead internal crews and contractors while adhering to asset management standards and legislation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) recognised by Engineers Australia.
• Project Management experience in civil construction and maintenance.
• Queensland General Construction Safety Induction Card (White Card).
• Experience delivering a program of diverse municipal and civil projects.
• Knowledge of transport infrastructure management in accordance with statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Undertake project management, planning, prioritisation and delivery of road maintenance components across sealed/unsealed roads and drainage.
• Liaise with property owners, government agencies, service authorities and contractors.
• Monitor expenditure and program performance; assist in budget development and 10-year capital program.
• Prepare technical reports, correspondence and work instructions for road maintenance activities.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Municipal Projects

Transport Infrastructure

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)

Job description

Scenic Rim Regional Council - Beaudesert QLD

Engineer Road Maintenance
FULL TIME
INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES

The Scenic Rim is a region of opportunity surrounded by World Heritage-listed national parks and is well renowned for its breathtaking scenery, agricultural and tourism industries, whilst situated close to the major centres of Brisbane, Ipswich, Toowoomba, and the Gold Coast.At Scenic Rim Regional Council, we deliver community services and infrastructure to the region's population of approximately 50,000. With a diverse team exceeding 470 employees, we are committed to shaping a progressive future for our community through collaboration, integration, and innovation. We are proudly an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, and a workplace underpinned by shared ethos and values.

About this opportunity
This position provides engineering and project management support within Council's road maintenance function, with responsibility for planning, coordinating and delivering assigned components of the road maintenance program, budgets and resources.
The position is based in Beaudesert, but you may be required to work from any of Council’s offices (Boonah and Tamborine Mountain) or facilities within the Scenic Rim.

Additionally, you'll also ...

• Undertake the project management, planning, prioritisation and delivery of assigned components of Council's road maintenance program across sealed and unsealed roads, drainage and associated transport infrastructure, including directing internal crews, contractors and resources to achieve required outcomes in accordance with asset management principles, service levels, legislation and engineering standards.
• Investigate and resolve road maintenance issues and community requests, providing appropriate engineering advice, determining suitable maintenance responses within Council's adopted service levels, and liaising with property owners, government agencies, service authorities, contractors and other stakeholders as required.
• Monitor expenditure and program performance for assigned components of the road maintenance program, contributing to budget forecasting, and assist in the annual budget development and longer-term financial planning including the development of the 10 year Capital Program.
• Prepare technical reports, correspondence, community responses, work instructions and briefings relating to assigned road maintenance activities and provide timely updates on program progress.

About you...

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) - recognised by Engineers Australia and with extensive experience.
• Project Management and/or relevant experience working within the Civil Construction and Maintenance Industry.
• Queensland General Construction Safety Induction Card (white card).
• Demonstrated experience in successfully managing the development and delivery of a program of diverse municipal and civil projects.
• Knowledge of the management of transport infrastructure in accordance with statutory and legislative requirements.

What's in it for you?

• Scenic Rim Regional Council is an innovative employer, offering flexible working arrangements and a collaborative team environment.
• This position comes with a base remuneration from $102,159.66, and up to 13% employer superannuation contribution and much more.

Applications close: 12noon Friday 23 October 2026

For more information contact ****@scenicrim.qld.gov.au

Council is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free work environment.