* 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
Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.
Council's vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
Our Vision:
A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
Our Purpose:
Grow Townsville
Our Values:
Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment
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 pivotal 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. Additionally, 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 also 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 during business hours only.
For Further Information Review The Position Description.
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
* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' 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, 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. Please be aware 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 if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact
or phone for a confidential discussion.
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