• Full Time | Fixed Term until 30 June 2027
• From $121,838.89 plus superannuation
• Position Brief
- Senior Structural Engineer About The Team You’ll join the City’s Transport Structures Asset management team, a small, specialist multidisciplinary team of eight professionals responsible for managing some of the Gold Coast’s most critical transport infrastructure. The team brings together expertise in structural and geotechnical engineering, asset management, renewal planning and program delivery. As Senior Structural Engineer, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers and asset planning professionals, providing specialist structural engineering expertise and contributing to the management and renewal of bridges, culverts, retaining walls, causeways and other transport structures. You’ll collaborate across the organisation to manage risk, improve asset performance and help shape the long-term resilience and reliability of the City’s transport network.

About The Role
Working across one of Australia's fastest-growing cities, you'll help ensure the Gold Coast's transport structures continue to support a growing community, evolving transport demands and the City's long-term infrastructure priorities. Through this fixed-term opportunity to 30 July 2027, you'll play a key role in shaping the future performance, resilience and reliability of critical transport assets. As Senior Structural Engineer, you will provide technical leadership for the management, renewal and improvement of Council's transport structures portfolio. Working across bridges, culverts and other critical assets, you'll lead complex engineering assessments, support major renewal projects, and provide specialist advice that informs infrastructure planning and investment decisions. Responsibilities Include
• Lead the planning and delivery of bridge, culvert and structural asset renewal projects.
• Provide specialist structural engineering advice across rehabilitation, maintenance and asset management activities.




• Assess bridge and culvert capacity for heavy vehicle access and regulatory requirements.
• Develop technical specifications and evaluate contractor and consultant submissions.
• Support the management of structural risks, defects and emergent asset issues.
• Develop asset management plans and contribute to long-term renewal programs.
• Monitor asset performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability and service life.
• Deliver engineering services in accordance with RPEQ requirements and industry standards.
• Act as the subject matter expert for transport structures across the organisation Further information is available in the attached position brief. We’re Looking For People Who Have
• A Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or an equivalent qualification, supported by significant relevant experience.
• Registration as a Registered Skilled Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ).
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated experience in bridge, culvert or transport structures engineering.
• Strong understanding of asset management principles, lifecycle planning and risk-based decision making.
• Experience leading complex infrastructure renewal and rehabilitation projects.
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Current Class C Driver Licence. Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.



Benefits We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible

working hours
and locations
• Personal and career development courses
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.

How To Apply
To submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable. Contact Person Alexandra McNulty Contact Email [email protected] Closing Date Sunday, 22 November 2026 at 11:59pm AEDT Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing. We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.

📌 Senior Structural Engineer (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 City Of Gold Coast
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