Project Officer Roads Infrastructure Engineering Permanent Full Time Hervey Bay Stream A Level 4 - $90,267 plus superannuation 9-day fortnight At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together . What we are looking for: Council is seeking a Project Officer Roads to assist with engineering planning, research and investigation activities supporting Council’s road, traffic and transport infrastructure. This role contributes to effective project coordination, stakeholder engagement and the delivery of sound technical advice aligned with Council objectives. What your day will look like: Support engineering planning, research and investigation activities Coordinate and administer external consultants and project inputs Contribute to strategies, forward works programs and project submissions Provide technical advice on road, traffic and transport matters Assist with estimates, costings, project and financial reporting Support correspondence, CRM management, records and documentation Please click here to view a full position description. What you’ll need for success: Current Class C or CA Queensland driver licence Experience supporting project management activities and investigations Ability to interpret and apply technical standards and legislation Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively Proven ability to manage competing priorities What’s nice to have: Certificate IV (or higher) in a civil engineering related field Experience working in a local government environment Familiarity with Austroads, MUTCD, QUDM and Australian Standards Benefits of Working with Council Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach. We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to review our Employee Value Proposition. What we Offer: Values based culture Employee discount shopping program Professional development Flexible working arrangements including work from home Study assistance program Novated leasing 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program Paid maternity and paternity leave Paid emergency services leave Uniform subsidy Years of service rewards Apply now: Applications close 11pm on Wednesday 13 May 2026 – subject to change pending qualified applications received. A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required. For further details please contact Damion Beety (Principal Engineer Roads) at email Damion.beety@frasercoast.qld.gov.au or phone 0436 679 210 during business hours only. Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
