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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 signoff, 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, communitycentred infrastructure. The role also includes engaging external consultants, ensuring procurement compliance, and delivering design solutions that reflect Councils 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 Youll 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, wellinformed outcomes that meet community needs. You communicate confidently, negotiate effectively with stakeholders and produce clear, high-quality written work. Youre 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 readvertised. Previous unsuccessful candidates need not reapply. Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. Were committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on worklife 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 [email protected] or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion. #J-18808-Ljbffr