Manager (Project Planning & Corridor Management)

About Us

The North Queensland Region, spanning Far North, North West, and Northern districts with offices in Cairns, Cloncurry, and Townsville, covers 589,240km² (38.2% of Queensland). Home to over 546,000 people across 35 local governments, the region thrives on agriculture, tourism, fishing, mining, and retail. It manages a vast road network, including 1,756km of National Highways and 6,335km of state controlled roads. Renowned for its natural beauty, the region features iconic destinations like the Daintree, Mission Beach, Atherton Tablelands, Magnetic Island, Charters Towers, and the Great Barrier Reef.

Cloncurry, with a population of approximately 2,385, is known as the warm heart of the outback. Located just 120km from Mount Isa, it offers convenient direct flights to Townsville, Cairns, and Brisbane. The town features excellent educational facilities, including Cloncurry State School (Prep to Year 12) and St Joseph's Catholic School (Prep to Year 9), along with daycare, kindergarten, and local medical services.

Benefits

* Annual reimbursement of professional fees

* 5 weeks annual leave + 14% annual leave loading

* Locality allowance of up to $194.50 per fortnight

* Rural and Remote Area Incentive Scheme (RRAIS) benefits, as per role description

* Relocation assistance

The Role

* Lead, manage, coordinate and direct the district integrated transport planning and corridor management, road operations and road safety activities in a relational manner.

* Provide authoritative, strategic and operational advice on road system planning and road corridor planning issues.

* Manage land tenure issues (disposal, acquisition of corridors, changes to gazetted network, road closures)

* Develop collaborative relationships and interact with local government, other TMR business units and district planning authorities to ensure state-controlled road interests are protected in land use planning decisions.

* Operate as a member of the District Leadership Team to contribute to and assist in the implementation of the culture change processes taking place within the region; including the building of high performing teams.

* Actively influence local government planning schemes and collaborate with local governments in preparing strategic forward programs, in consultation with the Regional Planning Manager.

Diverse Responsibilities: Oversee all aspects of the district road corridor, including amenity management (litter, noise, air, graffiti), natural resource management (soil, salinity, quarries), road operations and safety, third-party access and tourism signage.

Career Growth: Build a strong portfolio with hands-on experience essential for certifications and career progression in the planning sector.

Professional Development: Access support for planning accreditation, including membership fee reimbursements and incentives for achieving certifications.

Collaboration & Strategy: Work closely with local governments and foster strategic partnerships to develop forward programs aligned with regional infrastructure goals under the guidance of the Regional Planning Manager.

Mandatory qualifications and conditions

• A tertiary qualification in Engineering, Town Planning, or equivalent qualifications relevant to the infrastructure industry.

• Pre-employment checks, including a criminal history screening and declaration of serious discipline history will be required to be completed.

• Must be eligible to work in Australia.

Submit your application online via the Smart Jobs and Careers website at For more information about the role, please contact Devinder Pal on

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference:QLD/669942/25Closing Date: Wednesday, 26 November 2025