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FORWARD CAPITAL WORKS PLANNING ACROSS TRANSPORT & DRAINAGE
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Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking a strategic and highly
capable Senior Engineer – Program
Development to assist in the development, management
and ongoing improvement of forward capital works programs for the
Region's transport and drainage networks.
Reporting within the Transport & Drainage Planning Branch,
this permanent full-time position works under limited direction and
provides specialist input into program and project planning,
ensuring alignment with Council's Corporate Plan, asset
management objectives and stakeholder needs.
About the Role
As Senior Engineer – Program Development, you will play a
key role in ensuring the sustainable renewal, growth and
enhancement of Council's extensive infrastructure networks.
You will collaborate closely with Council's Construction and
Maintenance delivery teams, design staff, consultants and internal
stakeholders to plan, scope and prioritise projects that deliver
long-term outcomes for the community.
Key responsibilities include:
* Providing specialist advice on the ongoing development and
management of transport and drainage network programs and
projects, including Council's annual, 3-Year and 10-Year
Capital Works Programs.
* Ensuring forward works programs are appropriately
prioritised to balance design and construction workloads across
the Region.
* Managing development of project scopes, concepts, cost
estimates and business cases in alignment with strategic asset
management, transport and drainage planning objectives.
* Monitoring the progress of program and project planning,
conceptual development and design, and implementing
improvements to support timely delivery.
* Working in accordance with Council's Project
Management Framework and the Infrastructure Services Group
Integrated Management System (ISO 9001 and ISO 14001),
contributing to continual improvement through innovative
practices and technology.
* Building and maintaining effective working relationships
with internal and external stakeholders, including consultants,
government agencies, contractors and the community.
* Preparing and delivering technical reports, high-level
presentations and recommendations to senior management and
Council.
About You
You are an experienced civil engineer with strong expertise in
program and project development, capital works planning, and the
coordination of multi-disciplinary teams. You combine technical
capability with excellent organisational, analytical and
communication skills to deliver high-quality outcomes.
You will ideally bring:
* A Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant
qualification from a recognised university, with extensive
experience.
* RPEQ (Civil) registration or the ability to obtain
registration within 12 months.
* Postgraduate qualifications in project management or
equivalent project management experience.
* Demonstrated experience in planning, scoping, estimating
and developing business cases for infrastructure programs and
projects.
* Knowledge of relevant legislation, local government
frameworks and strategic operational planning.
* Proven ability to prepare and deliver technical
presentations, high-quality reports and recommendations.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage
multiple projects and works programs in line with Council
goals.
Why Join Toowoomba Regional Council?
Located just 90 minutes west of Brisbane, Toowoomba is
Australia's second-largest inland city and a thriving
regional hub. This role offers the opportunity to directly
influence the planning, delivery and optimisation of key
infrastructure programs that support the sustainable growth of the
Region, while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle, strong community
connections and excellent work-life balance.
Apply Now
Applications, including a Cover Letter addressing the Position
Success Criteria, strictly close at 11.45 pm on Friday
06 March 2026. This recruitment process is being managed
by HB Recruitment on
behalf of Toowoomba Regional Council. For a copy of the Job
Application Package, please contact Anne at HB Recruitment on Tel:
or email
Please do not submit your application directly to
Toowoomba Regional Council.
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