Principal Engineer

Toowoomba Regional Council

Crows Nest, Toowoomba & Darling Downs, QLD

Civil/Structural Engineering (Engineering)

Government—Local (Government & Defence)

Full-time

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Lead major projects, shape your community, and build a career that matters

About You

As a qualified and experienced civil engineer with extensive expertise in managing complex civil construction and maintenance programs, you will bring a proven track record of delivering high-impact infrastructure projects aligned with local government objectives. You have successfully led multidisciplinary teams under broad direction and consistently met project timelines, budgets, and regulatory requirements. Your strengths lie in project formulation, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and providing strategic and technical advice across departments. You have a strong commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement, and you excel at building cohesive teams that drive innovation and efficiency. With a deep understanding of relevant legislation and environmental protocols, you are equipped to contribute meaningfully to Toowoomba Regional Council’s goals while upholding the core values of honesty, accountability, respect, teamwork, and safety & wellbeing.

The Team

The Construction & Maintenance North (CMN) Branch plays a crucial role in driving capital and operational works projects across a predominantly rural road and stormwater infrastructure network. The CMN team believes in fostering a positive and enjoyable work environment. While we encourage camaraderie and a friendly atmosphere, we also value professionalism and respect.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the community while enjoying the vibrant and picturesque surroundings of Toowoomba Region’s High Country and beyond.

About the position

Join Toowoomba Regional Council as a Principal Engineer and play a pivotal role in managing and delivering complex civil projects and programs that directly support the region’s growth and community outcomes.

Based at the Crows Nest Service Centre, this is a permanent full-time position.

Offering an annual salary of $123,226.69–$138,941.51, plus 17.5% leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.

An above-award salary may be negotiated with an exceptional applicant.

Enjoy access to banked leave and a workplace that genuinely values its people.

Council supports your continued growth with leadership and management development programs.

Salary sacrificing and packaging options, and corporate health insurance discounts.

You’ll also benefit from a council vehicle for work and restricted private use.

Access to the Fitness Passport Program and a wide range of well-being services, including confidential counselling through the Employee Assistance Program.

Enjoy the support of an active staff social club.

This is more than a job; it's a career opportunity to lead meaningful work within a respected and community-focused organization.

How to be successful in this position

Hold the mandatory qualifications, training, and experience, as outlined under the 'Success Criteria' in the.

How to apply

For full details of this position, please ensure you download the document, which provides the position success criteria.

To apply, please submit two documents:

A document addressing the 'Success Criteria' in two pages or less; and

Your current resume.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a criminal history check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

Please note to have your application considered, ensure that you have followed the instructions outlined above.

For further information

Closing date

The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 13 August 2025, at 11.45pm.

About Council

The Toowoomba Region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city, supporting diverse townships in the Council area and acting as a service center for SouthwestQld and Northwest NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport, and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability, though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family-friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents, and visitors throughout the region. We recognize that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.

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Contact Suraj Dewage, Manager of Construction and Maintenance North, on 0459032072 within business hours.