Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations / Construction Maintenance and Operations
Position Type: Permanent Full Time (9 day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week)
Salary Range: Base Salary $119,326 - $144,408 per annum + super (dependent on skills and qualifications)
Location: Dalrymple Road Depot
Application Close: 11:45pm, Thursday 25 June 2026
We're looking for an experienced Civil Engineer to lead and support the delivery of capital works projects from planning through to completion.
In this role, you'll manage a team to deliver civil projects safely, on time, and in line with legislation, quality standards, and organisational goals. You'll bring strong technical knowledge of civil construction and project delivery, providing expert advice while helping shape future works programs, budgets, and maintenance plans.
Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, you'll build strong relationships and coordinate efforts to achieve the best outcomes. You'll also keep leadership informed on project progress, resource needs, and priorities, ensuring projects stay on track and aligned with business objectives.
Qualifications and Experience
* Degree in Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering) or qualifications in engineering, together with extensive experience in the field of infrastructure development and maintenance. Member of the Institution of Engineers Australia (Desirable).
* Diploma of Project Management or relevant equivalent experience, with a minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience in delivering significant civil and construction infrastructure projects.
* Strong leadership skills with a proven track record in providing expert advice / guidance and effective leadership and direction to construction and maintenance Technical Officers / teams and key stakeholders.
* Demonstrated high level experience in supporting the development of systems, processes, reporting and auditing functions for construction and maintenance related activities.
* Comprehensive knowledge of construction and maintenance operational practices and capital infrastructure development applicable to municipal infrastructure / assets and civil activities.
* Comprehensive experience interpreting, applying and operating in accordance with relevant acts, legislation, Australian Standards, Council bylaws, codes, industry best practice principles and engineering practices.
* \"C\" Class Driver's Licence + Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD).
Benefits
* 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
* 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
* 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
* Domestic and Family Violence Leave
* Natural Disaster Leave
* Annual wage progression
* Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
* Salary Sacrifice opportunities
* Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
* Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
* Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
* Employee Assistance Program
* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!
All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact **************@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9*** for a confidential discussion.
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