A permanent opportunity is now available for an Engineer (Civil) to join the Program Delivery & Operations Branch at Transport and Main Roads (TMR), based in beautiful Cairns within the Far North District.
This role sits within the Project Planning team of the Project Planning and Corridor Management unit. The team plays a vital role in managing and delivering the Far North District’s infrastructure planning program, ensuring a steady pipeline of capital works and safety investments across the region’s transport infrastructure network. This role will be subject to rotation within the Delivery, Assets and Maintenance, Project Planning and Preconstruction business areas.
TMR actively works with our engineers to identify areas for development and offers rotation throughout the department to enable staff a variety of work and experience. This includes rotation within the Delivery, Assets and Maintenance, Project Planning and Preconstruction business areas.
In the role of Engineer (Civil) you will be working with supervision and guidance from senior engineering staff. You will project manage the delivery of road infrastructure planning projects through the administration of contracts and provision of technical expertise to the identification and assessment of issues and risks, project scoping, options evaluation and solution development and implementation.. In doing this you will ensure effective coordination of key operational activities and resources associated with project management and engineering development. The position may involve participating in job rotations across the district. This facilitates the development of the employee's skills and experience while supporting he district's business needs to deliver the QTRIP.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
• Provide support and advice on the planning, design and delivery processes, to ensure delivery of project outcomes, value for money and best practice are achieved.
• Manage under supervision, projects or elements of projects and provide monthly financial forecasting and:
o Undertake tendering and estimating activities to support the effective development and delivery of road infrastructure projects.
o Assist in determining the engineering requirements, including materials, critical components and systems, involved in supporting project management and delivery.
o Maintain and apply all relevant standards, policies, guidelines and legislative requirements necessary for the planning and design of road infrastructure projects.
o Ensure all quality management procedures are adhered to in order to facilitate the delivery of projects to a high and consistent standard for both Transport and Main Roads and clients.
o Manage and maintain effective liaison and communication with all levels of internal and external stakeholders, on matters relating to transport infrastructure delivery activities.
Qualifications:
• A Washington Accord accredited four-year degree in Civil Engineering or equivalence recognised by Engineers Australia.
• Current holder of a Class C driver licence.
• Must be eligible to work in Australia.
• Pre-employment check of serious discipline history for the recommended candidate(s) as a condition of employment.
What We Offer:
• Competitive remuneration, including generous superannuation and leave provisions.
• Five weeks of annual leave plus an additional leave day each year, with access to Volunteer and Community Service Leave.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements, such as working from home, part-time hours, and flexible start/finish times (subject to approval).
• Employer superannuation contributions up to 12.75%.
• Annual leave loading.
• Salary packaging arrangements.
• Wellbeing initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous parental leave entitlements.
• Relocation assistance.
Additional Information:
Applications for this role may also be considered for similar vacancies within the Far North District for up to 12 months after the closing date of the initial vacancy. For further information about this position and details on how to apply, please refer to the role description.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/688368/26
Closing Date: Monday, 25 May 2026