Overview
Permanent Full Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week). Degree in Civil Engineering and ability to obtain RPEQ plus extensive experience. LGO 8 ($124,553 - $137,989 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience.
About The Role
We're seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Design Engineer to lead the delivery of high-quality civil infrastructure projects for Townsville City Council. In this role, you will provide technical supervision and guidance to the design team, ensuring timely completion of designs, drawings, schedules, consultation graphics, and cost estimates that meet industry best practices. You will take responsibility for RPEQ sign-off and champion the Safety in Design process, while applying strong leadership skills to mentor, manage performance, and foster a high-performance culture aligned with Council values. This position also involves developing and maintaining design standards, specifications, and policies in compliance with legislative requirements, managing project costings, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions. You will oversee external consultants, review proposed designs, and provide expert technical advice to ensure optimal outcomes for our community.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have:
* Degree in Civil Engineering and RPEQ (or obtained within 12 months of appointment); coupled with extensive experience in design, maintenance and operation of Transport, Traffic and Civil infrastructure. Post graduate qualifications would be highly regarded.
* Extensive leadership skill and experience in leading a team and motivating others to succeed.
* Comprehensive knowledge of design principles, guidelines, relevant documentation, environmental legislation and their application to the design and planning of civil infrastructure projects.
* Arbitration, negotiation and interpersonal skills, to enable the effective communication of acceptable and suitable outcomes with stakeholders along with an advanced standard of written communication.
* Advanced time management, problem solving skills and an awareness of project management methods, procurement processes and contracting principles.
* Understanding of pavement design, suitability of materials (including recycled content) and construction practices so that the design accounts for the provision of environmentally sustainable, cost effective and quality civil assets with a suitable life expectancy.
* Extensive knowledge of computer operations, software and database applications (e.g. 12D, AutoCad, Microsoft Office suite)
* Current "C" class driver's licence.
How To Apply
Your application can be submitted through the Apply button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role. If you wish to discuss this position further, please contact Cordelia (Principal Lead Civil) on 0457 729 750 during business hours only. For further information review the Position Description.
Important Dates
Closing Date: 11.45pm, Wednesday 11 February 2026.
What We Offer
* 17.5% annual leave loading
* Up to 5 weeks annual leave
* Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
* 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
* Domestic and Family Violence Leave
* Natural Disaster Leave
* Up to 13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
* Salary Sacrifice opportunities
* Learning and Development opportunities
* Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
* Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
* Employee Assistance Program
* Townsville City Council contribution to employees\' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of 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 peoples, 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. 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 to discuss accessibility requirements, please contact hr_recruitment@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.
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Attachments
* Snr Design Engineer_PD.pdf
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