Vacancy Details

Construction / Maintenance Engineer

  • Contract Full Time (4 Years)
  • Supportive Work/Life Balance
  • Attractive salary package of circa $189,000 per annum (including superannuation and vehicle)
  • Location – Rockhampton

Your new role

We are looking for a motivated individual who is solution focussed when it comes to building, maintaining and managing local roads.  With your strong leadership skills, you will guide the team to consistently deliver excellent outcomes for our community and our team.  You will also be responsible for the development of proactive and planned maintenance programs across the region, including but not limited to Council’s own road and stormwater networks, Council’s RMPC contract and DRFA programs when in effect.

Reporting to the Civil Works Manager, this position will have direct supervision and accountability of urban based teams delivering construction and maintenance programs. and provide essential guidance and oversight to the urban work groups.

If you are a natural born leader and pride yourself on creating an environment where individuals can thrive, grow, and contribute to the organisation's success, then this is your opportunity to shine.  

This position has a strong technical element so you will be required to have appropriate skills and experience. This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

What we are looking for

  • Demonstrated experience in leading and supervising an internal workforce in delivery of various work programs.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to engage, inspire, lead and mentor staff to achieve positive business outcomes with a One Team approach
  • Demonstrated ability develop collaborative working relationships with stakeholders at all levels to drive continuous improvements and performance
  • Highly experienced strategic and pragmatic thinker with demonstrated project management skills.
  • Have knowledge of relevant Legislation and Regulations, technical guidelines, and industry standards.
  • Degree qualification in Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering – Civil)
  • Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) or ability to obtain.
  • Queensland DTMR Traffic Management Design Qualified or ability to obtain.

What you'll get in return

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.

  • A large employer with a strong values driven culture
  • A generous superannuation scheme – Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Corporate membership discounts
  • Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
  • Wages paid fortnightly
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Fitness Passport and active social clubs

What you need to do next

To apply for this opportunity, please submit two documents:

  1. A 3-4 page Cover Letter addressing the Application Criteria below;
  2. Your Current resume.

Application Criteria

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, build and maintain stakeholder relationships, with ability to engage, inspire, lead and mentor staff to achieve positive business outcomes with a One Team approach.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop, document, implement and refine technical standards, operational guidelines and other relevant systems in a Roads & Drainage construction and maintenance environment.
  • Demonstrated project management experience in a Road and Stormwater construction.
  • Bachelor qualification in Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering – Civil), registered as a Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ), with experience leading and supervising an internal day labour force.

Please use Council’s cover letter template and ensure you clearly label each Application Criteria in your cover letter.

Click the ‘Apply’ button to complete your online application.

Applications Close: Monday 1 December 2025 at Midnight (AEST)