Senior Engineer in Roma

Permanent full-time | 36.25 hours per week | 9-day fortnight

Are you an experienced civil engineer looking for a role where your work will directly shape the future of a region? Maranoa Regional Council is seeking a motivated and technically capable Senior Engineer to help plan, deliver and continuously improve our transport infrastructure network. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the management and renewal of roads, drainage, footpaths and associated transport assets across one of Queensland's most dynamic regional communities.

Reporting to the Manager – Roads Strategy, you will provide expert engineering support across asset planning, capital works delivery and transport network management. Your work will help inform long-term planning, budget development, project prioritisation and the successful delivery of transport infrastructure projects that support our communities now and into the future.

Why join Maranoa Regional Council?

At Maranoa Regional Council, you'll be part of an organisation that is proud, inclusive and connected — a council that values its people and the important work they do for the region. We support our communities to grow while building one strong, connected region that partners with people, business and industry to thrive. If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact while enjoying a great regional lifestyle, this could be the opportunity for you.

What we offer:

• Stream A Level 8 - $104,105.89 per annum
• Maranoa locality allowance $72.00 per fortnight
• Work a 9-day fortnight with a Rostered Day Off.
• Long service leave after seven (7) years
• Five weeks of annual leave annually
• Ten weeks (full pay) paid parental leave, twenty weeks (half pay) paid parental leave
• Three weeks sick leave annually
• Salary sacrifice facilities (rural remote rent assistance, novated leasing, additional super contributions)
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families.
• Discounted Gym Memberships at PCYC and Snap Fitness
• Discounted Health Insurance through Bupa
• Annual staff years of service recognition

About the position:

In this role, you will contribute across asset planning, capital works delivery and engineering support functions, with a strong focus on roads and transport assets. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, consultants and contractors to support the effective management of Council's sealed and unsealed roads, footpaths, drainage and associated infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Asset Planning & Management: Coordinate and facilitate asset condition assessments across Council's transport network, including roads, kerb and channel, drainage, footpaths and cycle paths. Analyse asset condition data and provide technical advice and reporting to support renewal prioritisation and forward works planning. Contribute to the ongoing improvement of asset management processes, systems and data quality across the organisation.
• Project Planning & Contract Support: Assist in the planning and delivery of capital works projects, including concept development, scoping, estimates and project planning. Support design coordination, including undertaking designs and/or supervising consultants. Prepare specifications, tender documentation and assist with tender evaluations. Assist with contract administration, including site inspections, progress claims, reporting and contractor performance assessment. Monitor works to ensure compliance with specifications, service standards and engineering best practice.
• Transport Network & Engineering Support: Coordinate the collection, validation and reporting of traffic count and transport network data. Assist with the preparation of funding submissions such as TIDS, R2R, Black Spot and Active Transport Program applications. Conduct site inspections, field surveys and condition assessments to support engineering investigations. Identify emerging transport network risks and provide recommendations to support proactive management. Provide preliminary engineering advice, calculations, sketches and technical inputs to support planning and design.
• Reporting & Engagement: Prepare technical inputs, data, maps, cost summaries and commentary for Council reports, briefings and presentations. Assist in drafting report sections relating to options analysis, asset condition, budget impacts and risk considerations. Ensure information provided for Council reporting is accurate, defensible and clearly presented for elected members and the community.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the development and improvement of systems, processes and procedures within the work unit. Support continuous improvement initiatives relating to program management, contract management and HSEQ standards.

Mandatory Qualifications and Licences:

To be successful you will need to demonstrate that you meet the below mandatory requirements for the role:

• Current C (Car) Class Driver Licence
• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent recognised tertiary qualification
• General Construction Induction (White Card), or ability to obtain prior to commencement

Discover the Maranoa Region: Enjoy the benefits of regional living while building a meaningful career. The Maranoa offers a welcoming community, a relaxed lifestyle and the opportunity to make a visible difference through your work.

Additional Information: MRC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice. The preferred candidate must have the legal right to work in Australia and will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

Maranoa Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We actively support diversity and inclusion in our workplace.