Senior Project Engineer

Are you ready to commence a transformative journey as a Senior Project Engineer, making a significant impact in the heart of the Torres Strait Island communities?

This is more than a role—it's an opportunity to shape the future, drive change, and contribute to the sustainable development of our unique region.

Join us at Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) as Senior Project Engineer based in our Cairns office, where you'll be central to our Engineering Services Department initiatives. Reporting to the Manager Capital Works, you won't just manage projects; you'll champion them, providing technical prowess, leadership, and steering us towards TSIRC's values and funding guidelines. Your toolbox will span diverse projects—from water and wastewater capital works to civil and marine endeavours.

Why joining us will be the right move for you

Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) is not just a local council; it's a beacon of progress and an employer of choice, deeply committed to growth—socially, environmentally, and economically. Joining us means becoming part of a community-driven force, shaping infrastructural landscapes and fostering sustainable change.

• Your role will encompass collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, mentoring budding talents, refining cost models for budget precision, and spearheading in-house design capabilities for crucial projects. You'll be pivotal in delivering high-quality, community-centric outcomes, ensuring the successful delivery of projects that resonate with the needs of our diverse communities.
• To thrive in this role, you'll need a minimum of five years' project management experience, coupled with Bachelor-level qualifications in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering. Ideally, your toolbox includes postgraduate qualifications in project management or certifications from esteemed bodies like AIPM or PMBOK PMP.
• You'll benefit from professional development opportunities; a fantastic salary package between $110-000 - $115,000 (dependant on skills and experience) including enhanced superannuation at 12%; a generous 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% annual loading; 5 TSIRC gazetted holidays; and an environment brimming with opportunity await your expertise.

But beyond qualifications, you will be culturally attuned, possessing a deep understanding of Torres Strait Islander issues. Your technical prowess, people management finesse, and stakeholder engagement skills will be the pillars of your success here.

Become an integral part of our commitment to progress and community welfare, apply today!

Here's what you need to do next

Please ensure your application includes a cover letter and resume addressing how your knowledge, skills, experience, personal attributes and qualifications are most relevant to the position. Applicants who do not address these requirements will not be considered for shortlisting.

For more information about the role, click to download PD or contact the People & Wellbeing Team on 07 4034 5731.

Applications close 5:00pm, Friday 8th March 2024

To apply for this job go to: https://torstrarc.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6545735.