Senior Design Engineer

Division/Section:

Infrastructure and Operations / Engineering and Asset Infrastructure Planning

Position Type:

Permanent Full Time (9 day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week)

Salary Range:

Base Salary $124,553 - $137,989 per annum + super

Location:

143 Walker Street, Townsville

Join our team as a Senior Design Engineer and take the next exciting step in your career while making a real difference in a community-focused regional city.

This pivotal role will deliver innovative, best-practice infrastructure solutions that directly support the growth and liveability of Townsville. You will oversee the planning, concept development, and detailed design of renewal, upgrade and new civil projects, ensuring exceptional outcomes for our community and contributing to the long-term capital works vision.

As a technical leader, you will provide expert guidance, supervision and RPEQ sign‑off, champion Safety in Design, and foster a high-performance culture built on collaboration, continuous improvement and shared success. You will shape and maintain civil design standards, manage cost estimates and rates, and work closely with multidisciplinary asset teams including stormwater, open space, water and wastewater, to deliver integrated, community‑centred infrastructure.

The role also includes engaging external consultants, ensuring procurement compliance, and delivering design solutions that reflect Council’s values and strategic priorities.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced engineer ready to progress into a senior leadership role or seeking a lifestyle change in a thriving regional centre. Townsville offers an affordable cost of living, a warm outdoor lifestyle and a welcoming community, making it the perfect place to advance your career while enjoying a balanced and fulfilling way of life.

Qualifications And Experience You’ll bring a Civil Engineering degree and RPEQ registration (or be able to obtain it within 12 months), supported by substantial experience in the design, maintenance and operation of transport, traffic and civil infrastructure.

With a strong track record of leading teams, you know how to bring people together, build capability and support others to do their best work. Your deep understanding of design principles, guidelines, environmental requirements and civil planning helps you deliver practical, well‑informed outcomes that meet community needs.

You communicate confidently, negotiate effectively with stakeholders and produce clear, high-quality written work. You’re organised, proactive and comfortable working within project management, procurement and contracting frameworks. Your knowledge of pavement design, material selection including sustainable and recycled options and construction practices ensures you create durable, cost-effective assets.

Position re‑advertised. Previous unsuccessful candidates need not re‑apply.

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work‑life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.

We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading

3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave

14 weeks paid Parental Leave

Domestic and Family Violence Leave

Natural Disaster Leave

Annual wage progression

Up to 13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members

Salary Sacrifice opportunities

Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs

Fitness Passport programme offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities

Employee Loyalty Programme offering discounts at selected local businesses

Employee Assistance Programme

Contact person: Cordelia De Kievit (Principal Lead)

Contact phone: 0457 729 750 (during business hours only)

How To Apply Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications you hold.

Attachments

Snr Design Engineer_PD.pdf

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact

hr_recruitment@townsville.qld.gov.au

or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.

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