* Full Time | 9-day fortnight | 36 hours
* From $121,839 plus Superannuation
* Position Brief- Senior Engineer
About the team
Infrastructure Gold Coast is a team of specialists who plan, design, build, maintain and operate our physical infrastructure, creating a safe and accessible city that meets the needs of our community now and in the future.
As a Senior Engineer, you will be based in the Engineering, Design and Specifications branch in the Engineering, Design and Standards – Structural Team business unit. The business unit is responsible for delivering engineering solutions, engineering certifications, infrastructure designs and infrastructure standards, developing project and procurement technical specifications, and evaluations for capital works projects.
About the role
We're looking for a talented Senior Engineer to join us and help shape the future of our projects. You will provide engineering services for 'Green and Brown field' municipal multi-disciplinary projects.
Responsibilities include:
• Coordinate and deliver an extensive program of engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery to agreed quality standards and budgets.
• Undertake minor to complex multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Participating in the creation of planning, estimation, design, and specification documentation.
• Leading, coaching, mentoring, and supervising project teams, with accountability for team functions.
We're looking for people who have:
• Highly developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills ensuring consistency and clarity of advice
• Highly developed consultation and negotiation skills with the ability to influence project outcomes
• Highly developed analytical, problem solving and investigative skills with the ability to provide sound advice, options and recommendations, to influence project outcomes
• A commitment to undertake continuing professional development (CPD)
• A Bachelor Degree of Civil Engineering majoring in structures or vast experience in Structural Engineering focus in civil infrastructure
• Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ) status in Structural Engineering or have the ability to obtain
• You Hold Current C Class Driver Licence
• You Hold a Construction White Card- Desirable
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future
The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
* 9-day fortnight
* Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
* Personal and professional development courses
* Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
* 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
* 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.
How to apply
To submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.
Contact Person Tiffen Roberts
Contact Email *********@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Closing Date Sunday 26th April 2026/11:59pm AEDT
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We consider all qualified candidates for employment, irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics by law.