Principal Engineer (Civil)

Department of Transport and Main Roads; Mackay Regional; In loco; AUD 150.000 - 190.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Five weeks annual leave

RPEQ compensation payments

Superannuation and leave loading

Flexible working arrangements

Diverse portfolio experience

Descrizione del lavoro

Department of Transport and Main Roads in Mackay/Whitsunday District seeks a Principal Engineer (Civil) to lead the strategic delivery of road infrastructure programs and provide expert guidance to project managers across the district.

You will oversee complex projects, ensure compliance with standards, and build productive relationships with government, industry and communities while guiding a team of six direct reports.

Competenze

• Four-year WA-accredited Bachelor of Engineering or recognised equivalent.
• RPEQ registration mandatory.
• Current Class C driver licence required.

Mansioni

• Provide authoritative strategic and operational program management advice to District Director and Program Managers.
• Lead project management across the District's transport infrastructure portfolio.
• Monitor progress and report to senior leaders; manage key stakeholder relationships.

Conoscenze

Civil engineering

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Contract administration

Formazione

Bachelor of Engineering (WA-accredited)

Descrizione del lavoro

Ready to use your engineering expertise to influence how major transport infrastructure is delivered?

Transport and Main Roads is seeking a Principal Engineer (Civil) to join Delivery & Operations in Mackay/Whitsunday District. This senior role provides the opportunity to influence the delivery of the District's infrastructure program, provide trusted advice on complex delivery matters and support project managers to achieve strong project and program outcomes.

Central Queensland Region delivers and maintains transport infrastructure across a diverse area of more than 600,000 km², from the Capricorn Coast and Great Barrier Reef hinterland to the central-west outback. Across the region, TMR manages more than 9,000 km of state-controlled roads and 1,500 km of the National Land Transport Network, supporting the delivery of the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP).

About the role

Reporting to the Manager (Delivery & Operations), you'll support the strategic delivery of the District's infrastructure program and provide leadership and guidance to project managers across the development and implementation of road infrastructure projects. The role also has six direct reports. You will:

• provide authoritative strategic and operational program management advice to the District Director and Program Managers
• provide project management leadership across the District's portfolio of transport infrastructure projects
• monitor project progress against program priorities and provide clear reporting to senior leaders
• build productive relationships with government agencies, industry, stakeholders, communities and internal clients
• lead consultation and communication activities associated with the District program
• ensure projects meet relevant technical standards, policies, guidelines and legislative requirements
• investigate and resolve complex project, planning and technical issues
• prepare submissions and reports that support value for money and effective project delivery
• act as Representative of the Principal for the delivery of contracts when delegated

What you'll bring

You'll combine strong civil engineering expertise with experience in complex road program development and delivery. You'll understand program and project management, contract administration and infrastructure delivery, and be confident providing clear advice on complex matters. Just as importantly, you'll know how to build constructive relationships, communicate technical concepts clearly and work with stakeholders to achieve practical outcomes.

A four-year Washington Accord accredited Bachelor of Engineering, or recognised equivalent, RPEQ registration and a current Class C driver licence are mandatory requirements for the role.

Along with the opportunity to play a senior role in the delivery of regional transport infrastructure, you'll enjoy:

• 5 weeks annual leave
• RPEQ compensation payments
• superannuation and leave loading benefits
• flexible working arrangements
• opportunities to broaden your engineering, program management and leadership experience while working across a diverse infrastructure portfolio.

If you're looking for a role where you can combine technical expertise, program leadership and stakeholder engagement to directly influence transport infrastructure outcomes, we'd like to hear from you.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/707112/26
Closing Date: Thursday, 3 December 2026

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is a diverse organisation made up of more than 11,500 employees representing 80 occupational groups across Queensland.

We provide reliable, resilient and responsive transport networks and digital services that are safe and accessible for everyone. No department has a bigger role to play in keeping the Queensland of today moving, or in helping build for the future.

We work, we dream, we innovate and we deliver solutions that connect our communities to schools, hospitals, events, loved ones and more, with customer’s needs in mind.

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is a diverse organisation made up of more than 11,500 employees representing 80 occupational groups across Queensland.

We provide reliable, resilient and responsive transport networks and digital services that are safe and accessible for everyone. No department has a bigger role to play in keeping the Queensland of today moving, or in helping build for the future.

We work, we dream, we innovate and we deliver solutions that connect our communities to schools, hospitals, events, loved ones and more, with customer’s needs in mind.

Perks and benefits Flexible work practices Health and wellbeing Job security and attractive salary and benefits Generous leave entitlements Diversity Career development Community impact