Job Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Engineer to lead our Corridor Management team based in Bundaberg, Queensland.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in one of Queensland's major regional centres, known for its relaxed and inviting lifestyle. Enjoy the temperate subtropical climate, strong social infrastructure, and access to community services, schools, and sporting clubs.
About the Role
The purpose of this role is to provide high-level engineering expertise, leadership, and guidance to oversee road corridor activities in the Wide Bay/Burnett District.
* Manage and provide technical direction to development control, access control, ancillary works, and encroachments control and services liaison activities to ensure impacts are minimised and compatible with transport planning and operations.
* Lead the corridor management team in close liaison with advisors and other key stakeholders.
* Provide technical, legislative, and policy advice to staff and management on assessment of development applications and road corridor management issues impacting state-managed transport corridors.
* Support and advise on planning and design suitability, options, materials, resources, components, systems, quality, environmental aspects, and construction practices.
* Lead and manage operational aspects of the corridor management team to ensure effective and efficient use of systems and processes.
* Maintain and apply relevant standards, policies, guidelines, and legislative requirements necessary to support responsible decisions and courses of action.
* Supervise and coordinate resource allocation, encouraging teamwork and a positive attitude towards organisational objectives.
* Identify and manage networks and alliances of all stakeholders, managing expectations and issues in a timely and professional manner.
Mandatory Qualifications and Conditions
* A four-year, Washington Accord-accredited, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalence assessed/accepted by Engineers Australia against Washington Accord benchmarks.
* Registration as a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ).
* Current holder of car driver's licence.
* Criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.
Why Choose Us?
* Annual RPEQ compensation payment.
* Annual reimbursement of professional fees.
* Annual health & wellbeing reimbursement.
* Corporate discounts from leading private health companies.
* Further learning and development support through the Study and Research Assistance Scheme (SARAS).
* Relocation assistance.
* Four weeks annual leave + 17.5% annual leave loading.