Senior Project Engineer - Major Projects

Requisition Number: 498
Salary Range: $102,660.42 - $126,342.73 pro-rata per annum
Position Type: Full Time Temporary until 30 June 2026
Location: Jones Road, Gordonvale
Application Close Date: Sunday, 26 January 2025 at 11.30pm AEST

Do you want to work on Council's largest project ever undertaken?

Do you want to play a key role in the delivery of infrastructure and assets that:
• Prioritise water security to accommodate population growth
• Value and protect Cairns’ pristine natural environment
• Enhance community wellbeing, safety and natural disaster resilience
• Deliver valued suburban community infrastructure

If you answered yes to these questions, then we would love to hear from you!

Find out more about the Cairns Water Security Stage 1 Project here:
https://haveyoursay.cairns.qld.gov.au/CWSS1

Your Opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity to use your project engineering skills and experience to support our Major Projects team in delivering some of the largest and most critical projects in the region.

As a Senior Project Engineer you will be responsible for leading teams for project delivery activities for capital works across Council’s engineering project portfolio. In addition to this, you will be responsible for the overall delivery, project management and contract management of elements of major capital works projects completed by both internal and
external resources including contract administration of consultancy, materials supply and building or civil contracts and review of contract claims as required.

The ideal candidate has:

• Bachelor of Engineering or other relevant Engineering qualification.
• Extensive civil engineering, project and contract management experience in a medium to large multi-disciplined organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary project teams to achieve project & corporate objectives.
• Demonstrated ability in using effective negotiation skills when dealing with clients.
• Well-developed written communication skills with demonstrated ability to write detailed technical reports.

Some benefits we offer:

• Achieve life balance with flexible working arrangements
• Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
• Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks personal leave
• Relocation assistance may be available for progressed candidates
• Salary sacrifice opportunities
• Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
• Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

We are committed to:

• Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
• Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.
For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:
Phone: (07) 4044 3310
Email: jobs@cairns.qld.gov.au
Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council