About usWith branches in Rockhampton, Mackay and Barcaldine and a site office in Emerald, the Transport and Main Roads Program Delivery and Operations (PDO) CentralQueensland Region (CQ Region) looks after 9076km of state-controlled roads and about 1510km of the National Road Network. This role will contribute to thedevelopment and delivery of the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP). The CQ Region covers an area of about 604,824km2, approximately 34.9% of Queensland. Its landscape ranges from beautiful coastal areas adjoining the GreatBarrier Reef and rainforests to the rugged outback with breathtaking rock formations. The region has an estimated residential population of 422,141 people.Benefits- Annual reimbursement of professional fees- Annual health & wellbeing reimbursement of $109.40- 4 weeks annual leave 17.5% annual leave loading- Locality allowance- Corporate discounts from a range of leading private health companies- Further learning and development support available through the Study and Research Assistance Scheme (SARAS)- Relocation assistance In the role of Principal Designer (Civil) you will manage the operational aspects of the delivery of the planning and design projects as components of transportinfrastructure projects. You will play a key leadership role in providing advice and direction about the interpretation, application and review of relevant planning anddesign policies, standards, and guidelines across the range of transport infrastructure planning and design activities undertaken in the District. Accountabilities include:- Manage the delivery of a program of planning and design projects through the implementation of best practice to achieve value for money outcomes for transportinfrastructure projects.- Supervise and coordinate resource allocation to component projects and services which support the transport infrastructure functional areas in the region to encourage teamwork and staff development.- Provide leadership, conceptual thinking and resolution of complex problems to various stakeholders for successful completion of transport infrastructure projects.- Ensure that planning and design principles are implemented in accordance with the relevant policies, standards, guidelines and legislation, and that qualitymanagement is consistent with the required standards.- When managing component projects, you will provide support and advice on the planning and design processes aligned with the relevant phases of corridor planning, program development, program delivery, and program finalisation.- Develop effective relations with internal and external stakeholders to identify and address needs, expectations and issues that may affect the successful delivery ofprojects. Applications to remain current for 12 months. Job Ad Reference: QLD/650579/25 Closing Date: Thursday, 7 August 2025