Senior Engineer - Construction & Maintenance (North)

LEAD IMPACTFUL PROJECTS WHILE ENJOYING A TRUE REGIONAL LIFESTYLE

Ready for a lifestyle change and the next step in your engineering career? Join us in Crows Nest, a scenic High Country township just 60 minutes from Toowoomba, and help deliver infrastructure that truly matters to regional communities.

About the Opportunity

As a Senior Engineer, you will lead the delivery of civil construction and maintenance projects across a rural road and stormwater network. You’ll provide expert technical advice, oversee project performance, and mentor team members while contributing to Council’s broader goals.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage civil construction and maintenance programs, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives
• Plan, direct, control and evaluate operational activities and project delivery
• Prepare specifications, estimates and technical documentation for projects
• Oversee minor and major projects, including supervision of construction teams
• Monitor project performance (time, cost, quality) and provide detailed reporting
• Provide expert technical advice and contribute to policy and process development
• Mentor engineers, technical staff and trainees, fostering capability and growth
• Analyse and present project data to support informed decision-making
• Drive innovation, continuous improvement and adoption of new practices
• Deliver high-quality customer service and stakeholder engagement

About You

You are an experienced and motivated engineering professional who thrives on delivering complex infrastructure projects and leading teams.

Mandatory Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering
• RPEQ (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
• Extensive experience in civil construction and maintenance environments
• Proven experience managing works programs and supervising teams
• Strong technical, analytical and reporting capability
• White Card (or willingness to obtain)
• Current ‘C’ Class Driver Licence

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in Project Management
• Traffic Management Design (TMD) qualification

You Will Also Demonstrate

• A strong results-driven approach to project delivery
• Advanced technical knowledge and problem-solving capability
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and drive outcomes
• Commitment to safety, teamwork and continuous improvement

What We Offer

• Salary: $116,916.83 – $123,940.72 per annum + 17.5% leave loading + up to 12.65% super
• Work-life balance, including access to banked leave
• Professional development and leadership training opportunities
• Access to Fitness Passport and wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Active social club and supportive team environment
• A strong safety culture—home safe every day

Why Make the Move?

This is more than just a job—it’s a lifestyle change. Enjoy the charm and affordability of regional living, reduced commute times, and the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that truly matter to the community.

How to apply

For full details of this position, please ensure you download the Position Description, which provides the position success criteria. 

To apply, please send us:

1. Your current resume
2. A short document (max 2 pages) that explains how you meet the key requirements listed in the Position Description.

For each requirement:

• Use a heading so it’s clear which one you’re talking about.
• Give examples from your own experience – tell us what you did, how you did it, and what happened as a result.

Important: If you don’t respond to each key requirement, your application might not be considered.

The preferred candidate 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.

Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council.  Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

For further information

Please contact Suraj Dewage, Manager Construction and Maintenance North on (07) 4698 3811 within business hours.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is Monday 29 June 2026 at 11.59pm.

About Council

The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.

Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided.

Attachments:
- Position Description - Senior Engineer (1244).pdf
- TRC Values and Behaviours.pdf