Job Description

The Details:

• Permanent Full Time | 9 day fortnight
• $99,135 pa + 12% super (level 5)
• 72.5 hour fortnight
• Location: Narangba

Join our team as a Roads Engineer and play a key role in delivering engineering support, while managing the planning and delivery of capital and operational programs. This role focuses on road related assets and provides a mix of technical, advisory and project management responsibilities.

You will be responsible for:

• Acting as a key point of contact for operational maintenance matters, providing advice, innovative solutions and problem solving support for road and civil issues
• Undertaking engineering design, technical reviews, procurement activities, project management and delivery of road infrastructure renewal projects, contributing to effective project and construction programming
• Managing project tasks that support the delivery of Council’s capital and operational infrastructure programs, projects and services
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, offering technical guidance with a focus on whole of life asset costs and sustainable outcomes
• Working both independently and as part of a team to oversee contract works, ensuring compliance with specifications, requirements and scheduled timeframes
• Monitoring and reporting on project and program performance, including financial, quality, timing and safety indicators
• Providing engineering mentorship to university students within the team, supporting capability development and knowledge sharing

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About you

You are a proactive and solutions focused civil engineering professional with experience in delivering road related infrastructure projects. You’re confident working across design, project management and stakeholder coordination, and you enjoy applying your technical expertise to improve asset performance and community outcomes.

You bring a blend of strong analytical ability, clear communication skills and practical on site awareness, allowing you to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team. You’re committed to delivering high quality engineering outcomes while ensuring safety, compliance and value for money across all projects.

You’ll bring:

• Experience in civil engineering, preferably within road or transport infrastructure environments
• The ability to provide technical advice, problem solving and practical solutions for road and civil maintenance issues
• Strong skills in design review, project management, documentation and contractor coordination
• A collaborative communication style and the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, track performance and meet delivery timeframes
• A commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement
• An interest in supporting emerging engineers and providing mentorship where required

Mandatory Requirements:

• Degree qualification in Civil Engineering recognised by Engineers Australia
• Construction Induction Card
• Current C Class driver’s licence

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight.
• Negotiated salary increases locked in through our EBA - 4% in July 2026 and a further 4% in July 2027 (or CPI capped at 4.5%, whichever is greater).
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Depots have free local parking on site making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role. You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au

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City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.