Principal Engineer

1047 | Water Project Services | Toowoomba CBD

LEAD MEANINGFUL PROJECTS, DRIVE IMPACTFUL CHANGE, BUILD A BETTER FUTURE FOR OUR REGION.

Location: Toowoomba CBD
Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time - 5 year Contract
Salary: $116,406.37 – $156,372.87 per annum + superannuation + leave loading
Closing Date: 2nd December 2025 - 11.45pm

Are you ready to take the lead on large-scale infrastructure projects that shape the future of our region’s essential water, sewerage, and waste services?

At Toowoomba Regional Council, we are seeking an experienced and driven Principal Engineer to join our Water & Waste Services Group. In this pivotal role, you will manage and deliver a diverse portfolio of capital works programs that directly contribute to the wellbeing, sustainability, and liveability of our community.

This is your opportunity to apply your engineering expertise to complex, high-impact projects—while enjoying a supportive environment, genuine work-life balance, and a competitive benefits package.

About the Role

As a Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for initiating, planning, and managing extensive infrastructure projects from concept through to completion. You’ll work within Council’s robust Project Management Framework to deliver on-time, on-budget and high-quality outcomes, while engaging with a broad range of stakeholders.

You will be a strategic thinker and technical expert, capable of providing high-level engineering and commercial advice. Your leadership will shape the successful delivery of our capital programs and help grow the capabilities of our talented project delivery team.

Responsibilities of the Role

- Lead the delivery of significant water, sewerage and waste infrastructure projects aligned with Council objectives.
- Prepare business cases, budgets, and detailed project plans ensuring value-for-money outcomes.
- Provide technical oversight, specialist advice and high-quality reports to Council and stakeholders.
- Oversee project and contract management activities to ensure legislative compliance and optimal delivery.
- Foster collaboration across teams and external partners, building relationships that support success.
- Develop best practice work methods, promote continuous improvement, and grow team capability.

About You

You are an accomplished engineer who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about making a tangible difference through infrastructure delivery. You’re confident leading complex projects, engaging with stakeholders, and mentoring your team to deliver exceptional results.

You’ll bring:

- A recognised Engineering Degree (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical or Environmental) and RPEQ status (or the ability to obtain within 12 months).
- Extensive experience in delivering major infrastructure projects, ideally in a local government or utilities environment.
- A strong understanding of commercial contracts, relevant legislation, and project risk management.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver results under pressure.

Why Join our Team?

Working with Toowoomba Regional Council isn’t just a job—it’s your chance to make a real impact. We offer:

- Generous remuneration + up to 12.65% superannuation
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Learning and professional development opportunities
- Salary packaging and salary sacrificing options
- Health and wellbeing programs, including Employee Assistance Program
- Access to Fitness Passport – affordable access to local fitness facilities
- Corporate discounts on selected health insurance
- A safe, inclusive and purpose-driven work environment

How to Apply

To be considered, your application must include:

- Your current resume
- A two-page statement addressing the Position Success Criteria (outlined in the Position Description), using clear headings for each criteria and specific examples.

Hot Tip: Tell us what you did, how you did it, and the outcome (‘STAR’ examples)

For a confidential chat, contact Yvonne Blanco, Manager Strategic Water Planning & Capital Delivery, on (07)4688 6186.

Applications Close: Tuesday, 2nd December 2025 - 11.45pm

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 centre for South West Qld and North West 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 recognise 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.

Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided.

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