Location: Brisbane
Type: Permanent
Post Date: Fri Sep *****:43:*******
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The Prospect
A Regional Queensland Council is seeking a qualified and experienced Civil Engineer to join its Infrastructure Services team as Principal Coordinator Infrastructure Design.
This is a key technical and leadership position responsible for the planning, design, management and delivery of Council infrastructure projects. Reporting to the Manager Assets and Technical Services and leading six direct reports, you will provide professional engineering advice and technical leadership across roads, bridges, drainage and other public infrastructure.
Council is highly selective with this appointment and is seeking a Civil Engineer who clearly meets the mandatory requirements and can demonstrate contemporary leadership capability, strong technical judgement and a proven record of delivering quality infrastructure outcomes.
What's On Offer
12% employer superannuation contribution
Private-use Council vehicle
Up to $10,000 relocation assistance
Subsidised housing assistance
5 weeks annual leave per annum
Professional membership fees paid by Council
Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
Permanent full-time Local Government position
Senior technical and leadership role with 6 direct reports
Broad involvement across roads, bridges, drainage and public infrastructure
About the Role
You will coordinate the engineering aspects of internal and external infrastructure works, providing technical leadership across planning, design, construction and asset management.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing professional engineering advice across infrastructure planning, design, construction and operational works
Preparing and reviewing construction plans, engineering calculations, specifications, estimates and technical documentation
Managing infrastructure projects and consultants to achieve scope, budget, quality and program requirements
Investigating and providing solutions for the maintenance,



repair and construction of Council infrastructure
Undertaking specialist assessments including bridge inspections, road safety audits, heavy vehicle route assessments and traffic management design
Supervising, mentoring and developing a team of six technical staff
Supporting infrastructure funding applications and associated reporting
Contributing to asset management, surveying and Technical Services planning
Developing and improving engineering procedures, systems and work practices
Representing Council with government agencies, consultants, industry, community members and other stakeholders
About You
You are an experienced Civil Engineer who combines strong technical capability with the leadership skills to set expectations, develop staff and deliver quality infrastructure outcomes.
You will bring:
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
Demonstrated experience in infrastructure planning and design
Strong project management and asset management experience
Experience across civil infrastructure such as roads, bridges and drainage
Knowledge and experience in surveying and engineering design
Demonstrated ability to supervise and lead a team in an environment of change
Ability to establish priorities, manage competing demands and meet deadlines
Strong capability using engineering, survey and design software, GIS and Microsoft Office
Ability to provide high-quality professional engineering advice to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Current Queensland C Class manual Driver Licence
Current Queensland General Safety Induction White or Blue Card
Highly regarded:
RPEQ registration
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