Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Megaport; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 139,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Bundaberg Regional Council seeks a Senior Infrastructure Planning Engineer to shape coastal and stormwater infrastructure in the Bundaberg Region. This role guides long-term investment, flood resilience, coastal adaptation planning and asset management within the Infrastructure Assets Branch.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, prepare business cases and provide specialist advice, translating engineering concepts into practical community outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree qualifications in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• RPEQ registration or ability to obtain registration.
• Experience in planning, investigating, designing or managing civil infrastructure assets.
• Ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders and work across teams.
• Excellent communication translating complex concepts for community outcomes.

Skills

RPEQ registration

Stakeholder engagement

Complex investigations

Civil infrastructure

Communication skills

Education

Civil Engineering degree

RPEQ eligibility/registration

Job description

$135,911 per annum + $15,400 Vehicle Allowance + $2,600 RPEQ Allowance + super + benefits Permanent Full-Time Infrastructure Assets, Infrastructure Operations and Delivery Bundaberg Region

About us

At Bundaberg Regional Council, we are dedicated to building a vibrant and sustainable future for our community. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where individuals from diverse backgrounds and skill sets can thrive. Whether delivering essential services or driving innovative projects, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. By joining us, you’ll become part of an organisation that values your contributions, supports your growth, and empowers you to help shape a better future for everyone.

Uniquely positioned north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, the Bundaberg Region is one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional cities and the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The Bundaberg Region boasts the most equitable climate in Australia and rates fifth in the world alongside Hawaii. Noted for its environmental excellence, pristine waterways, and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, the Bundaberg Region showcases everything that nature’s palette can create.

What we offer

• An attractive remuneration package with options for salary sacrifice and 17.5% leave loading
• Wellbeing and mental health support programs, including access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for professional development training and study assistance to support your career growth
• Thrive in a workplace that prioritises a healthy work-life balance within a supportive and friendly team
• Be part of an inclusive and diverse culture where every team member is valued

About the opportunity

Join Bundaberg Regional Council as a Senior Infrastructure Planning Engineer and play a key role in shaping the future of the region's coastal and stormwater infrastructure. Working within the Infrastructure Assets Branch, you will provide specialist engineering expertise to guide long-term infrastructure investment, flood resilience initiatives, coastal adaptation planning, and strategic asset management outcomes. This position influences major planning and investment decisions that help ensure Council's infrastructure remains sustainable, resilient, and fit for the future.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following key selection criteria:

• Degree qualifications in Civil Engineering (or equivalent recognised by Engineers Australia) and RPEQ registration, or the ability to obtain registration.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, investigating, designing or managing civil infrastructure assets within stormwater, flooding, drainage, or coastal environments.
• Strong technical capability in undertaking complex investigations, preparing business cases, evaluating investment options, and providing specialist engineering advice.
• Proven ability to build productive relationships, influence stakeholders, manage consultants, and work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex engineering concepts into practical recommendations and community-focused outcomes.

The preferred candidate will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process.

Applications close on Thursday 3 December 2026, at 11:59 pm AEST. Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be shortlisted. The advertisement will be closed either when a successful applicant is identified or on the application close date, whichever is sooner.