Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations / Engineering and Asset Infrastructure Planning
Position Type: Fixed Term – Full Time until 9 July **** (9 day fortnight, ***** hours/week)
Salary Range: Base Salary - $102,639 - $109,563 per annum + super.
Location: Townsville
Application Close: 11:45pm, Thursday 30 July ****
About The Role:
The Transport Engineer will play a key role in supporting the delivery of a safe, efficient and sustainable transport network across the Townsville region, including roads, pathways and cycleways.
Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders, the Townsville community and external agencies, the position contributes to Council's strategic vision of Growing Townsville through the provision of professional engineering advice, transport investigations and evidence-based recommendations.
The role supports a customer-focused and outcomes-driven culture, delivering innovative solutions that enhance transport infrastructure while aligning with Council's Corporate Plan, community expectations and organisational values.
Reporting to the Senior Transport Engineer, the Transport Engineer undertakes transport infrastructure investigations, manages and assesses heavy vehicle applications and approved routes, and provides technical advice on transport-related matters.
The position assists in the development of concept designs, preliminary cost estimates and the review of detailed designs for transport improvement projects, while contributing to the maintenance of transport standards, policies and procedures.
Through exemplary safety practices, personal accountability and a commitment to service excellence, the role supports the delivery of high-quality transport outcomes that improve connectivity, safety and accessibility for the Townsville community.
About You:
Degree in Engineering (Civil)



with at least four years' experience relevant to transport infrastructure design or management.Demonstrated experience role modelling a positive safety culture and adherence to the Health Safety Management Systems through visible leadership and exercising due diligence and management of compliance and legislative obligations.Develop and recommend appropriate outcomes/responses to transport infrastructure requests.Understanding of transport and traffic legislation along with the relevant standards, manuals and guidelines.Ability to collaborate with engineers and other stakeholders to provide advice or seek direction in relation to transport infrastructure matters.Well-developed oral and written communication skills to enable effective communication of acceptable and suitable outcomes with stakeholders.Knowledge of heavy vehicle types and legislation is desirable.Design experience with Autocad is desirable.Current Queensland "C" class driver's licence.
For Further Information Review The Position Description.
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia.
We're committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.
We have a range of advantages that confirm this commitment:
5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave 14 weeks paid Parental Leave Domestic and Family Violence Leave Natural Disaster Leave Annual wage progression Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members Salary Sacrifice opportunities Access to a range of learning and development opportunities,



including on-the-job learning and formal training programs Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing 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.
Contact Person: Cordelia
Contact Email: ******
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 which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.
For Further Information Review The Position Description.
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.
Attachments:
N*****_Transport Engineer_Approved_********_PD.pdf

📌 Transport Engineer (Townsville)
🏢 Townsville City Council
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