Job Senior Engineer (Civil Infrastructure), Queensland

Senior Engineer (Civil Infrastructure)

Engineering & Technical Services

Permanent Full Time

Hervey Bay

IFA Level 7 - $125,088 plus superannuation (inc leave loading)

• + $6,000 relocation assistance for suitable candidates
• + additional 5 days recreation leave

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to lead the delivery of our most significant and complex water, sewage, and waste services infrastructure projects. These multiyear projects, with budgets of up to $40M, are critical to achieving Council’s strategic and operational objectives.

You will coordinate the complete project lifecycle — from procurement documentation through design, construction, commissioning, and post-project validation — ensuring outcomes that meet community needs and demonstrate value for money.

What your day will look like:

• Plan and Program Capital Works
  • Lead assessment, planning, and scheduling of major water, sewage, and waste infrastructure projects, influencing CAPEX outcomes and ensuring readiness for delivery.
• Manage End-to-End Project Delivery
  
  • Oversee the full lifecycle of critical projects (up to $40M), including design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and post-project validation.
• Lead Contract and Tender Processes
  
  • Prepare and manage contracts under AS standards, lead tender assessments, ensure compliance, and deliver value-for-money outcomes.
• Direct Project Teams and Resources
  
  • Allocate staff and contract resources, balance workloads, and provide leadership across multidisciplinary teams to achieve project milestones.
• Monitor Progress and Financials
  
  • Prepare accurate monthly and quarterly reports, manage subsidy claims, and track expenditure against budgets and KPIs.
• Ensure Governance and Risk Management
  
  • Act as Superintendent’s Representative, make informed contract decisions, mitigate risks, and maintain compliance with Council procedures and governance frameworks.

Please click here to view a full position description.

What you’ll need for success:

• Record of achievement at a senior level in projects related to the delivery of capital works preferably gained within in a water/wastewater environment.
• Experience in project management and contract management procedures including practical experience in managing project teams planning, programming and budgetary control of projects up to $40M.
• Asset management skills.
• Knowledge of applicable Australian Water Industry Acts, Regulations, environmental and quality management systems and continuous improvement programmes.
• Computer literacy utilising the Microsoft suite of products.
• Current Class C Queensland Driver's Licence.

What’s nice to have:

• Post graduate qualifications in a relevant discipline.
• Membership of a relevant professional association.
• Certified PRINCE2 Practitioner

We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.

Benefits of Working with Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.

We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to review our Employee Value Proposition.

What we Offer:

• Values based culture
• Employee discount shopping program
• Professional development
• Flexible working arrangements including work from home
• Study assistance program
• Novated leasing
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid emergency services leave
• Uniform subsidy
• Years of service rewards

Apply now:

Applications close 11pm on Thursday 11 December – subject to change pending qualified applications received.

A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.

For further details please contact Stephen Tansley at Write to the company

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.