Job Description

Manager Technical Services (Principal Design Engineer) – Burdekin Shire Council – Ayr QLD

- Shape infrastructure planning, civil design and delivery across the Burdekin

- Lead established civil design, asset management and facilities functions

- TRP approximately $240k inclusive of cash, superannuation and vehicle option

Burdekin Shire Council is seeking an experienced civil engineering leader to join the organisation as Manager Technical Services (Principal Design Engineer). Reporting to the Director Infrastructure, Planning and Environmental Services, this management role leads Council’s civil design, asset management and facilities functions and contributes to broader organisational priorities through the Senior Leadership Group.

The position combines senior technical engineering leadership with responsibility for established multidisciplinary functions. The Design Office is a priority within the portfolio, with a team delivering predominantly roads and drainage designs and requiring an experienced Manager who can provide credible technical review, guidance and direction through to construction ready documentation.

Key responsibilities include:

- Providing senior technical review and direction across Council’s civil design program, with a strong emphasis on roads and drainage.





- Leading and developing technical employees while establishing clear accountability for delivery.

- Contributing to infrastructure strategy, capital planning, budgets and future investment priorities.

- Leading civil design, asset management and facilities with a high level of autonomy and ownership.

- Providing senior engineering advice and regularly presenting technical matters to Council and elected members.

Council is seeking an established engineering manager with demonstrated experience leading technical functions and the capability to operate confidently at a senior organisational level. Robust roads and drainage design experience, sound technical judgement, confidence to sign off designs and the ability to provide practical guidance to engineers and designers are essential.

An extended handover with the retiring incumbent provides access to established organisational and technical knowledge.

How to Apply
Please download the candidate information package and review the Position Description and Selection Criteria before submitting your application.

Applications close strictly at 12:00 pm AEST Monday 9 November 2026.

Suitable applications may be progressed prior to the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

📌 Manager Technical Services (Principal Design Engineer) (Ayr)
🏢 Burdekin Shire Council
📍 Ayr