Principal Engineer — Brisbane CBD, Brisbane

Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Full-time Occupational group Engineering & Surveying Classification PO6 Workplace Location Brisbane - East Job ad reference QLD/570639/24 Closing date 24-Jun-2024 Yearly salary Fortnightly salary Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration 30th November 2025 with possible extension Contact person Mike Pickering Contact details PH: (07) 3066 7741 Access the National Relay Service Some of your responsibilities will include: Leading and managing the Pavements & Materials Development team. Leading and providing technical governance for road pavements and road pavement materials, and related technologies, with a focus on unbound and stabilised pavement materials. This includes using your knowledge and experience in these areas to ensure that the department is delivering sustainable, innovative, cost-effective and high-performing road pavements. Leading, developing, undertaking and/or managing projects/programs to increase technical knowledge and levels of understanding of road pavements and road pavement materials, and related technologies (e.g. National Asset Centre of Excellence (NACOE) research), contributing to these as required. This includes applied specialist research, such as that done through NACOE, that integrates with, and leverages off, the work done by Austroads, universities, industry and other road jurisdictions. Related to this work, you will prepare related technical papers and reports and prepare and deliver presentations to conferences and at training sessions and workshops. Engaging with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders - using a collaborative approach and your written and oral communication skills - to lead the development, application and procurement of sustainable, innovative, cost-effective and high-performing road pavements, road pavement materials and related technologies. This includes the appropriate and responsible use of recycled materials. Assessing the pavement impacts of heavy vehicles, including specialised, low and zero emissions heavy vehicles, and providing related advice. Requirements for the role (refer to role description for more details): Applies specialist knowledge and skills. Displays rigour in advice and delivers sound governance. Drives continuous improvement and innovation. Leads, builds and manages relationships. Leads strategically and manages team. 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. Registration as a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) is mandatory for appointment to the position. o Unregistered applicants are encouraged to apply for the position, provided they are registered as a RPEQ with the Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland at the time of appointment. Current holder of a C-Class Queensland driver's licence. Criminal history screening will be conducted on the recommended person for the role. Applications to remain current for 12 months. Job Ad Reference: QLD/570639/24 Closing Date: Monday, 24 June 2024 Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply. Documents Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below. applicant-guide (PDF, 306KB) 570639 24 - Role Description (Word, 520KB)