Senior Engineer - Transport Network

Pulse Software; Roma; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Long service leave

Parental leave

Health insurance discounts

Gym discounts

9-day fortnight

Rostered Day Off

Job summary

Maranoa Regional Council is seeking a Senior Engineer to plan, deliver and improve transport infrastructure across the region. You will collaborate with stakeholders to manage roads, drainage, footpaths and related assets, shaping the region’s future.

You will provide engineering support across asset planning, capital works delivery and network management, informing long‑term planning, budgets and project prioritisation for critical transport projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent recognised tertiary qualification.
• Current C (Car) Class Driver Licence.
• General Construction Induction (White Card) or ability to obtain prior to commencement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate asset planning and management across transport networks including roads, drainage and footpaths.
• Assist planning and delivery of capital works projects with scoping, estimates and planning.
• Prepare tender documentation and assist with contract administration and evaluations.
• Support reporting, budgets, risk considerations and continuous improvement of processes.

Skills

Asset planning

Project planning

Contract management

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent

Job description

Location: Roma

Department: Strategic Road, Airports & Major Projects

Compensation: Fortnightly payment AUD $104,100.00 - $104,100.00

Employment type: Permanent, Full-Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Permanent full-time | 36.25 hours per week | 9-day fortnight

Are you an experienced civil engineer looking for a role where your work will directly shape the future of a region?

Maranoa Regional Council is seeking a motivated and technically capable Senior Engineer to help plan, deliver and continuously improve our transport infrastructure network. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the management and renewal of roads, drainage, footpaths and associated transport assets across one of Queensland’s most dynamic regional communities.

Reporting to the Manager – Roads Strategy, you will provide expert engineering support across asset planning, capital works delivery and transport network management. Your work will help inform long‑term planning, budget development, project prioritisation and the successful delivery of transport infrastructure projects that support our communities now and into the future.

Why join Maranoa Regional Council?

At Maranoa Regional Council, you’ll be part of an organisation that is proud, inclusive and connected — a council that values its people and the important work they do for the region.

We support our communities to grow while building one strong, connected region that partners with people, business and industry to thrive. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact while enjoying a great regional lifestyle, this could be the opportunity for you.

What we offer

• Stream A Level 8 -$104,105.89per annum
• Maranoa locality allowance $72.00 per fortnight
• Worka 9-day fortnight with a Rostered Day Off.
• AccessLong service leave after seven (7) years
• Fiveweeks of annual leave annually
• Tenweeks (full pay) paid parental leave, twenty weeks (half pay) paid parentalleave
• Threeweeks sick leave annually
• Salarysacrifice facilities (rural remote rent assistance, novated leasing,additional super contributions)
• EmployeeAssistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal orwork-related counselling services for employees and their families.
• Discounted Gym Memberships at PCYC and Snap Fitness
• Discounted Health Insurance through Bupa
• Annual staff years of service recognition

About the position:

In this role, you will contribute across asset planning, capital works delivery and engineering support functions, with a strong focus on roads and transport assets. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, consultants and contractors to support the effective management of Council’s sealed and unsealed roads, footpaths, drainage and associated infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

Asset Planning & Management

• Coordinate and facilitate asset condition assessments across Council’s transport network, including roads, kerb and channel, drainage, footpaths and cycle paths
• Analyse asset condition data and provide technical advice and reporting to support renewal prioritisation and forward works planning
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of asset management processes, systems and data quality across the organisation

Project Planning & Contract Support

• Assist in the planning and delivery of capital works projects, including concept development, scoping, estimates and project planning
• Prepare specifications, tender documentation and assist with tender evaluations
• Assist with contract administration, including site inspections, progress claims, reporting and contractor performance assessment
• Monitor works to ensure compliance with specifications, service standards and engineering best practice
• Coordinate the collection, validation and reporting of traffic count and transport network data
• Assist with the preparation of funding submissions such as TIDS, R2R, Black Spot and Active Transport Program applications
• Conduct site inspections, field surveys and condition assessments to support engineering investigations
• Identify emerging transport network risks and provide recommendations to support proactive management
• Provide preliminary engineering advice, calculations, sketches and technical inputs to support planning and design

Reporting & Engagement

• Prepare technical inputs, data, maps, cost summaries and commentary for Council reports, briefings and presentations
• Assist in drafting report sections relating to options analysis, asset condition, budget impacts and risk considerations
• Ensure information provided for Council reporting is accurate, defensible and clearly presented for elected members and the community
• Contribute to the development and improvement of systems, processes and procedures within the work unit
• Support continuous improvement initiatives relating to program management, contract management and HSEQ standards

For full details of this position, please ensure youdownload the attached Position Description, which provides the detailedresponsibilities and required skills, and experience

Mandatory Qualifications and Licences:

To be successful you will need to demonstrate that you meet the below mandatory requirements for the role:

• Current C (Car) Class Driver Licence
• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent recognised tertiary qualification
• General Construction Induction (White Card), or ability to obtain prior to commencement

Discover the Maranoa Region

Enjoy the benefits of regional living while building a meaningful career. The Maranoa offers a welcoming community, a relaxed lifestyle and the opportunity to make a visible difference through your work.

• Covering letter stating why you are interested in the position.
• Current resume (CV).
• Address the questions presented in the application form.

Additional Information

MRC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.

The preferred candidate must have the legal right towork in Australia and will be required to undertake a Criminal History Checkand a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform thegenuine occupational requirements of the position.

Maranoa Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We actively support diversity and inclusion in our workplace