Interested in enabling transformative developments across the State with pace and scale? Want to work on land use planning and development projects that have a direct impact on the housing needs of Queenslanders?
Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) is seeking dedicated senior civil engineers with development and/or infrastructure experience for multiple immediate and future vacancies.
Come join the team helping to build 1 million new homes by 2044. Apply now!
EDQ plays a critical role in unlocking land for housing supply both in Priority Development Areas (PDAs) and on surplus Government land. The Development Services division within EDQ enables new housing, commercial and mixed-use development across Queensland through planning, development approvals and a significant infrastructure funding program.
Working In a Multidisciplinary Team, You Will Contribute To The Delivery Of Engineering Infrastructure Investigations, Planning, Development Assessment, Development Approval And Compliance. As The Senior Engineer, You Will
* Provide specialist development engineering advice on moderate complexity planning and development proposals identifying the infrastructure requirements and providing infrastructure planning services to facilitate positive outcomes.
* Provide specialist development engineering advice in the management of moderately complex development applications and the delivery of infrastructure associated with development projects in accordance with statutory requirements.
* Proactively manage allocated projects or elements of projects.
* Prepare and present quality professional written information, interpretations, briefings, presentations and reports.
* Contribute to the design and implementation of communications and negotiation strategies to assist in stakeholder engagement processes.
* Implement business process improvements relevant to work practices and strive for continuous improvement in systems and processes.
* Support colleagues within own area of expertise to promote team knowledge.
* Foster collaboration with colleagues in multidisciplinary teams and communities of practice.
Success In This Role Requires
* A four-year, Washington Accord accredited, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalence which is assessed/accepted by Engineers Australia against Washington Accord benchmarks.
* Experience in the development and/or infrastructure industry.
* Demonstrated success providing timely, professional and considered advice, guidance and direction on complex development engineering challenges.
* Developed analytical and research skills with an ability to prepare reports and briefing notes.
* Demonstrated collaborative, customer centric and outcome focused work ethic.
* Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
Further information about the role can be found in the attached role description.
Super charge your career and come be a part of our exciting team!
A continuous applicant process will apply to this advertisement. After the minimum advertising period, applications will be assessed as received for immediate and future vacancies.
Applications to remain current for 12 months
Job Ad Reference: QLD/682849/26
Closing Date: Friday, 17 July 2026
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