Engineer — Brisbane, Brisbane Region

Some of your responsibilities will include:- Continually developing improvements to pavement specifications, construction and design systems, documents and processes to improve outcomes for Queensland. It also includes consulting with external and internal specialist groups, engineering consultants, contractors and industry suppliers on issues affecting pavement materials, design, construction practices, products and technology.- Providing reliable engineering and technical advice about pavement material selection, pavement assessment/design and pavement construction to ensure technical and quality standards are met and to maintain timeliness in project delivery.- You will also be responsible for maintaining your competency in these areas by understanding and applying local, national and international best practice in practice.- Preparing technical papers/reports about pavement assessment/design and construction practices and making presentations at workshops and/or conferences.- Assessing mix design submissions for plant-mixed cementitiously stabilised pavement materials and registering complying mixes.- Supporting the Principal Engineer (Pavements and Materials Development) and working as part of a team to facilitate the effective and efficient operations of E&T and the department. Requirements of the roleAble to demonstrate that have the following capabilities:- Stimulates ideas and innovation: Gathers insights and embraces new ideas and innovation to inform future practice. Uses data and leverages technology to achieve greater efficiencies. Actively participates in the design of new solutions and new ways of working.- Builds enduring relationships: Builds and sustains relationships to enable the collaborative delivery of customer-focused outcomes. Communicates in a clear, succinct and deliberate manner, adjusting the message so that it resonates with different stakeholders. Supports others by providing timely information within own area of expertise in an articulate and non-technical manner.- Pursues continuous growth: Pursues opportunities for growth through agile learning, and development of self-awareness. Demonstrates insight into personal strengths and areas for development and takes account of these when acting. Takes personal accountability for learning, and eagerly pursues new knowledge and experiences.- Demonstrates sound governance: Maintains a high standard of practice through governance and risk management. Demonstrates respect and appreciation for legislation and policy frameworks by consistently operating to key standards.- Evaluates possible solutions and takes appropriate steps to mitigate risks.- Applies specialist knowledge and skills: Knowledge in pavements and materials engineering (and related technologies). Applies knowledge of engineering and pavement and material selection/design principles. Applies knowledge, with guidance, to pavement material selection, specifications and pavement assessments/designs. Mandatory qualifications and conditions- A four-year Washington Accord accredited, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) degree - or equivalent which is assessed and accepted by Engineers Australia.- Current holder of a C-Class Queensland driver's licence.- Criminal history screening will be conducted on the recommended person for the role. Desirable requirements:Experience in:- pavement design, including with pavement design software, and material selection- development or use of pavement materials specifications- pavement construction. Applications to remain current for 12 months. Job Ad Reference: QLD/570572/24 Closing Date: Monday, 24 June 2024