Senior Engineer (Civil)

Department of Transport and Main Roads; Cloncurry Shire; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE housing

Relocation assistance

5 weeks leave

Job summary

Transport Main Roads (TMR) in Cloncurry invites applications for a permanent Senior Engineer (Civil) to lead delivery of road infrastructure projects. You will provide extensive technical expertise, manage contracts, and support design, construction and maintenance across multiple programs.

Located in Queensland's outback, we offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and FREE housing with relocation assistance to support your move.

Qualifications

• A Washington Accord accredited four-year degree in Civil Engineering.
• RPEQ registration is mandatory or an assessment must have commenced.
• Current Class C driver licence is required.
• Must be eligible to work in Australia.
• Criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning and design process advice to ensure project delivery, value for money and best practice.
• Maintain and apply relevant standards, policies, guidelines and legal requirements for road infrastructure projects.
• Determine engineering requirements (materials, components, systems) for project delivery.
• Plan, assign, direct, supervise and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff; promote teamwork.
• Maintain liaison with internal and external stakeholders on transport infrastructure delivery matters.
• Undertake contract management and administration of road infrastructure projects.

Skills

Project management

Contract administration

Stakeholder liaison

Leadership

Education

Washington Accord accredited Civil Engineering degree

RPEQ registration or assessment in progress

Job description

Embark on an exciting opportunity at Transport Main Roads (TMR), Cloncurry! We’re offering a permanent role for an enthusiastic Senior Engineer (Civil). As a valued member of our Delivery and Operations team, you will project manage the delivery of multiple road infrastructure projects through the provision of extensive technical expertise and the administration of contracts and support to the design, construction and maintenance processes.

Located in the heart of Queensland’s outback, Cloncurry offers an exceptional lifestyle and a strong sense of community. To support your move, TMR offers a highly attractive employment package including FREE housing, relocation assistance, a competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.

This is your opportunity to make a real impact while enjoying the adventure and rewards of regional living.

The North Queensland Region spans the Far North, North West and Northern districts, with offices in Cairns, Cloncurry and Townsville. Covering more than 589,000 square kilometres (38.2% of Queensland), the region supports over 546,000 people across 35 local government areas. It plays a vital role in enabling key industries including agriculture, tourism, fishing, mining and retail.

Cloncurry, known as the “Warm Heart of the Outback,” has a population of approximately 2,385 and is located 120km east of Mount Isa.

The town offers direct flights to Townsville and Brisbane, quality schooling options (Prep to Year 12), childcare services, and accessible local health care.

In the role of Senior Engineer (Civil), some of your responsibilities will include:

• Providing support and advice on the planning and design process, to ensure delivery of project outcomes, value for money and best practice are achieved.
• Maintaining and applying all relevant standards, policies, guidelines and legislative requirements necessary for the design and construction of road infrastructure projects.
• Determining the engineering requirements, including materials, critical components and systems, involved in supporting project management and delivery.
• Managing projects, you will have the responsibility to plan, assign, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff that would include encouraging teamwork and fostering a positive attitude toward the achievement of organisational objectives.
• Managing and maintaining effective liaison and communication with all levels of internal and external stakeholders on all matters relating to transport infrastructure delivery activities.
• Undertaking contract management and administration of road infrastructure projects.

We focus on developing engineers by providing experience across full project cycles, continuous training, and opportunities to explore areas such as network operations and asset management. This broad exposure helps build strong career portfolios, supporting progression and RPEQ certification. We also offer financial support through membership reimbursements and incentives, while working closely with engineers to identify growth areas, encourage rotations, and ensure ongoing professional development.

To Succeed In This Role, You Will Possess

• A Washington Accord accredited four-year degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent recognised by Engineers Australia.
• Registration as a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) is mandatory for appointment to the position, however applications will also be considered if evidence is provided that an assessment for RPEQ has commenced.
• Current holder of a Class C driver licence.
• Must be eligible to work in Australia.
• It is a condition of employment that the recommended applicant is to disclose any previous serious discipline action taken against them for consideration by the delegate prior to any appointment.
• Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.

The Role Also Offers

• Enjoy FREE housing in the stunning North West District.
• Let us handle all the logistics for a hassle-free move to Cloncurry.
• Your expertise is rewarded with a salary that matches your skills.
• Enjoy 5 weeks of leave to recharge and explore the captivating surroundings.
• Benefit from incentives tailored to rural living (attached)
• Optimise your finances through salary sacrificing for added benefits.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Closing Date: Monday, 21 September 2026

Occupational group Engineering & Surveying