Project Engineer

What this role will offer you:

• Working alongside a new leadership team 
• Great team culture
• Career building opportunity for an experienced candidate
• Flexible working 

Who we are:

Barcaldine Regional Council, located in the heart of the Central West of Queensland, is committed to providing exceptional services to the Barcaldine region, which includes the communities of Alpha, Jericho, Barcaldine, Aramac, and Muttaburra. With a wealth of talent within the organisation, and amazing facilities, we have created a vibrant workplace that blends old-fashioned, small-town charm with a rich indigenous history. We honour the Iningai and Bidjara peoples, the Traditional Custodians of this land, and embrace the diversity of Elders and community members.

Barcaldine Regional Council strives to provide our employees with a safe, secure, and supportive environment, where employees are encouraged to live by our values and reach their full potential. Our vision is to have a positive, sustainable, and innovative workplace, ensuring a bright future for all. 

About the region:

If you need a break from the city lifestyle and are seeking a better work/life balance, Barcaldine Regional Council is waiting for you! 

Embrace the opportunity to work in a supportive, community-focused environment while enjoying the tranquillity and charm of regional living.

The Regional Council is made up of the former Shires of Aramac, Barcaldine and Jericho including the towns of Alpha, Jericho, Barcaldine, Aramac and Muttaburra.

The region is one of the largest cattle producing regions in Central Western Queensland and also has a productive sheep, wool and macropod harvesting industry with the prospect of mining.

About the Role:

Barcaldine Regional Council is seeking a responsible, organised and experienced individual for the role of Project Engineer. You will be responsible for effectively managing and coordinating our engineering projects whilst ensuring construction exceeds standards and legislation, minimising risk and ensuring that Barcaldine Regional Council meets performance expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for (but not limited to); 

• Planning and scheduling of day-to-day activities to meet project milestones.
• Monitoring and control of expenditure on jobs to ensure the cost-effective completion of projects. 
• Engineering discipline tasks as directed by management staff.
• Project procurement.
• Review and critical analysis of project documentation to identify potential issues, and ensure construction is completed to design and specifications.
• Completion of Quality and Inspection documentation of works in conjunction with Client and site supervision staff.
• Raising Technical Queries, Non-Conformances and other technical documents.
• Liaising with site and client staff to resolve Technical Queries, potential issues, etc.
• Scheduling of construction activities to maintain efficiency, mitigate delays and clearly identify shortfalls.

For more detailed information, please view the position description here.

Closing date: Sunday, 13 April at 11:59pm

What's on Offer?

Location: This position is based in Barcaldine, with Regional Work and Travel as required.

Wage: Package to be negotiated + Superannuation (up to 12%) and relevant approved allowances.

Payment of Wages: Council employees will be paid fortnightly.

Leave Entitlements: Five (5) weeks annual leave per annum + 17.5% Loading. Fifteen (15) days Personal Leave (sick leave) per annum.

Equal Opportunity: Barcaldine Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer, and all suitably qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

What we are looking for:

• Tertiary degree qualification in Civil Engineering and demonstrated experience in civil construction engineering.
• Unwavering commitment to Zero Harm at all times.
• Experience in construction delivery projects (water experience highly advantageous). 
• Pragmatic disposition, willingness to learn, excellent communicator and collaborative nature.
• Project Scheduling proficiency with MS Projects. 
• Thorough reporting and time management skills.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing and presenting Engineering and Quality statistics reports.
• A sound understanding of Microsoft office programs.
• C Class driver's licence as a minimum.
• Customer focus and responsive to customer requirements.
• Motivation and great work ethic.                                          

For more Information, please contact Human Resources at hrm@barc.qld.gov.au