Location: Queensland, Other
Position: Engineering, Civil Engineering
- Advance your career out West
- $84, 000 - $92,000* Package
- Work/Life Balance
Department of Main Roads is investing $13.3 billion over the next five years on road and transport infrastructure that will connect our future, while simultaneously managing the State’s largest asset – some 33,500 km of road network valued at over $35 billion.
Emerald is approximately 850km North West of Brisbane; it’s a modern and comfortable place to live, with a friendly and hardworking community of approximately 13,200 people. Emerald provides a lifestyle that is rich with social, recreational, community and sporting activities.
As a Civil Engineer you will provide expert advice on planning, construction, management and operation of the Queensland road network. You will have strong relationship management and problem solving abilities as well as the ability to manage high end projects.
Some of your key responsibilities include:
- Assisting in the selection of the most suitable contract process for project delivery, then administering the contract to ensure compliance and successful delivery;
- Ensuring all quality management procedures are adhered to in order to facilitate the delivery of road projects to a high and consistent standard for both Main Roads and clients
- Determining appropriate bridge and road maintenance procedures, work instructions and managing road and bridge maintenance tasks;
You will gain extensive exposure to a wide variety of projects, ranging from bridge construction to planning and design, and highway maintenance. You will reap the considerable social benefits of living in a rural town as well as the following additional incentives on top of your salary;
- Modern, air-conditioned housing
- Energy Costs 75% subsidised
- Specialist medical and dental travel assistance
- Guaranteed transfer to provincial city after 3 years
A Degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent Civil Engineering qualification which is acceptable for corporate membership of Engineers Australia as a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) is a requirement of this position.
Applications close on 26th May 2008.
To apply for this position, or to view other Main Roads vacancies:
Visit www.thinkdifferent.qld.gov.au
If you have any questions please contact Kate Dobbie – 07 3137 7646
*Package is inclusive of superannuation, leave loading, a Western District payment and a 2yr transport infrastructure incentive.
Job reference: MR/129664