Senior Engineer

Toowoomba Regional Council; Pittsworth; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging services

Private health insurance discounts

Fitness Passport program

Employee Assistance Program (24/7)

Job summary

The Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking a Senior Engineer Civil to lead capital works delivery in the Pittsworth area. Working with limited supervision, you will provide expert engineering advice and manage civil construction projects from planning through completion.

Permanent full-time role with comprehensive remuneration including 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation, plus development training and salary packaging options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering Civil from a recognised university.
• Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ) or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• WHS Competency (White Card) CPCWHS1001 for construction safety.
• Traffic Awareness Part 1 and 2 knowledge or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• Demonstrated experience providing engineering and technical advice in a civil construction environment.
• Experience in Construction Management, supervising teams and directing works.
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Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Construction & Maintenance South capital projects.
• Provide expert advice on construction and maintenance activities.
• Supervise construction teams and direct works.
• Collaborate with Council's Capital Works Program and stakeholders.

Skills

Engineering advisory

Project leadership

Civil construction expertise

Education

Bachelor of Engineering Civil

RPEQ registration

White Card CPCWHS1001

Job description

1460 | Construction & Maintenance South | Pittsworth

FINDWORK, COMMUNITY AND OPPORTUNITY IN THE SOUTH

About Construction andMaintenance South

TheConstruction and Maintenance South Branch forms part of theInfrastructure Services Group (ISG) and is responsible fordeveloping and maintaining community infrastructure includingstormwater drainage/culverts, footpath/cycleway and road and bridgeinfrastructure assets. The primary service objective is to ensurethe abovementioned asset classes are developed and maintained in acoordinated and integrated manner. The Construction & MaintenanceSouth Branch plays a crucial role in driving capital andoperational works projects across the Toowoomba region.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significantimpact on the community.

About the role

Workingunder limited supervision, you will provide expert advice andconsultative support on construction and maintenance activities,whilst leading the successful delivery of Construction andMaintenance South's capital projects as designated by Council'sCapital Works Program. Projects will include a wide variety ofworks ranging from bridge and stormwater structure works tofootpath and road asset renewal.

What we offer

• Permanent fulltime Senior Engineer role, based atPittsworth.
• $116,916.83 to$123,940.72 gross per annum (plus 17.5% annual leave loadingand up to 12.65% superannuation).
• Development,leadership and management training opportunities.
• Salarypackaging services available.
• Corporate discounts onselected private health insurance.
• Accessto the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a widerange of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with oneaffordable membership.
• Employee AssistanceProgram - free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal orwork-related counselling services for employees and theirfamilies.
• Arange of progressive health and wellbeing services.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor ofEngineering Civil, or equivalent, from a recogniseduniversity.
• RegisteredProfessional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ), or ability to obtainRPEQ registration within 12 months of commencement.
• WHSCompetency (White Card) for CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safelyin the construction industry, or equivalent, or a willingnessto obtain prior to commencement.
• Working in proximityto Traffic Awareness Part 1 and 2, or ability to obtain within3 months of commencement.
• Demonstrated relevantexperience providing engineering and technical advice in acivil construction environment.
• Demonstratedexperience in the performance of the Construction Managementrole within a civil environment including the supervision ofconstruction teams and the direction of works.
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Thepreferred candidate will be required to undertake a CriminalHistory Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assesstheir ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements ofthe position.

Closingdate

The closing date for applications is at 11.59pm,Sunday 8 November 2026.

TheToowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Ourlong and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba intoAustralia's second largest inland city supporting diverse townshipsin the council area and acting as a service centre for South WestQld and North West NSW. Growthhasn't come at the expense of liveability though, with ToowoombaTwice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities inAustralia.

ToowoombaRegional Council services a regional population of 178,500 andemploys a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated andpassionate about delivering excellent customer service to thecommunity, residents and visitors throughout the region. Werecognise that our success depends on attracting and retainingskilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interestingchallenges and opportunities to develop your career.

Council does notaccept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this orany other vacancy. No response willbe provided.