Senior Designer (Civil), Transport and Main RoadsDepartment of Transport and Main Roads QLD – Mackay QLDAre you an enthusiastic Civil Designer looking for a change?An exciting permanent opportunity has become available for a Senior Designer (Civil) to join Transport and Main Roads within the Mackay/Whitsunday District.Achieve that work/life balance that everyone aspires to while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle with an abundance of spectacular and unique tourist attractions, including the beautiful Southern Great Barrier Reef.Don't hesitate - apply today!About usWith branches in Rockhampton, Mackay and Barcaldine and a site office in Emerald, the Transport and Main Roads Program Delivery and Operations (PDO) Central Queensland Region (CQ Region) looks after 9076km of state-controlled roads and about 1510km of the National Road Network.This role will contribute to the development and delivery of the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP).Benefits:• Annual reimbursement of professional fees• Annual Health & Wellbeing reimbursement of $109.40• 5 Weeks Annual Leave + 14% Annual Leave Loading• Locality Allowance of up to $29 per fortnight• Corporate discounts from a range of leading private health companies• Further learning and development support available through the Study and Research Assistance Scheme (SARAS)The role:In the role of Senior Designer (Civil), you will work within a highly professional, multidisciplinary team environment and participate in the management and delivery of planning and design projects as components of transport infrastructure projects and provide expert technical advice and support to the transport infrastructure functional areas within your location.Some of your responsibilities will include:Undertake and supervise the development of transport infrastructure design models in the strategic planning, concept, development, and implementation phases of an overarching framework for the delivery of projects.Provide specialist advice and guidance on the planning and design process and projects, to ensure delivery of project outcomes, value for money and best practice are achieved.Maintain, apply and guide staff in the application of relevant standards, policies, guidelines and legislative requirements necessary for the design and construction of road infrastructure projects.Review state and local government planning proposals to assess their impacts for the Department and provide feedback on those documents on behalf of the District.Manage and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders on matters relating to transport infrastructure delivery activities.Plan, assign, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities including encouraging teamwork and fostering a positive attitude.Prepare planning and design briefs, audits, call for quotations and let tenders, manage consultants and contractors, evaluate transport options to ensure the recommended solutions produce the desired outcomes.Ensure planning and design principles are implemented in accordance with the relevant policies, standards, guidelines and legislation, and that quality management procedures are adhered to.Review transport infrastructure design drawings and documentation provided by the external design consultants.Exercise initiative in the selection and implementation of the most suitable design process for project delivery, including investigating, analysing and conceptualising possible planning and design options to meet project objectives.Mandatory qualifications and conditions• A minimum three-year, Sydney Accord accredited engineering degree such as a Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) or recognised equivalence.• A current Class 'C' Drivers Licence• Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.Desirable qualifications and conditions• High degree of proficiency with design software packages such as Auto CAD and 12d Model.How to apply:Apply online through the Smart Jobs and careers website www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au or for further information contact Kazi Anwar on (07) 49518 5.Applications will remain current for 12 months.Job Ad Reference: QLD/602661/24 Closing Date: Thursday, 21 November 2024 #J-18808-Ljbffr