Principal Engineer (Civil), Transport and Main Roads

With a population of approximately 2,385, Cloncurry radiates as the warm heart of the outback. Convenient direct flights seamlessly connect you to Townsville, Cairns, and Brisbane. A mere 120km from the larger town of Mount Isa, Cloncurry boasts educational excellence - Cloncurry State School (Prep - Grade 12) and St Joseph's Catholic School (Prep - Grade 9) - complemented by Daycare, Kindergarten, and local medical facilities.Despite being part of a small team, you'll be working within an extensive area of over 307,833 square kilometres, which includes a significant portion of state-controlled roads (2,551km) and the national network (1,024km). In the role, you will:• Provide strategic and operational program management advice to key personnel in the district.• Manage the operational aspects of project and program delivery to ensure the effective and efficient use of the funding, system and processes involved with all phases of the project management.• Investigate and resolve complex issues associated with projects and prepare submissions and reports to improve overall performance and ensure value for money and effective project delivery.• Supervise and coordinate resource allocation, encourage effective teamwork and foster a positive attitude toward the achievement of organisational objectives.• Apply knowledge of Road Infrastructure Design, Construction and Maintenance Practices and Principles.• Apply and acquire knowledge of design, construction and maintenance principles and practices relevant to transport infrastructure projects.• Demonstrate contract management experience in construction delivery of road infrastructure projects. Have great awareness of issues affecting the maintenance and operation of road infrastructure and how these factors contribute to the design and construction of new build and rehabilitation schemes.Our approach includes:• RPEQ Registration: Are you working your way through your certification? Don't stress, applications for the role will be accepted if evidence is provided that an assessment for RPEQ has commenced.• Engineer Growth: We commit to nurturing engineer growth through learning paths, hands on experience, training and mentorship, all while promoting a work-life balance.• Career Portfolio: Our opportunities help build career portfolios, crucial for retaining RPEQ certification and career progression.• Professional Support: We reimburse engineering membership fees and offer amazing annual incentives for maintaining RPEQ certification.We also offer:• FREE housing• A seamless RELOCATION for a hassle-free move to Cloncurry• A COMPETITIVE SALARY and BENEFITS• 5 WEEKS OF LEAVE to recharge and explore the captivating surroundings• Amazing RURAL AND REMOTE BENEFITS tailored to rural living (attached)Nestled in a captivating outback community, a world of endless experiences awaits you. Imagine immersing yourself in the vibrant North West District, all while enjoying these great benefits. Applications to remain current for 12 months.Job Ad Reference: QLD/576500/24Closing Date: Monday, 29 July 2024