Engineering Technician

An exciting opportunity exists for an Engineering Technician to join Mackay Regional Council's Design Services team.

About This Opportunity
This newly created position provides essential support to the program, assisting with business operations and delivering lower-complexity projects and tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare basic design drawings and cost estimates to support future project development.
• Amend and update drawings to generate "as-constructed" plans using field data.
• Interpret and plot basic survey information manually or with CAD software.
• Manage project documentation efficiently.
• Assist with general business administration tasks within Design Services.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, residents, and external bodies to resolve design issues and ensure compliance with Council requirements.
• Prepare basic public consultation drawings for Council projects.
• Perform other relevant duties as directed by the supervisor.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Trade Certificate (preferred) or other related qualification.
• Relevant experience in engineering design, drafting, or a similar field.
• Strong attention to detail and technical drawing skills.
• Experience using CAD software for engineering design.
• The ability to interpret survey data and contribute to project planning.
• Strong organisational and document management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Why work for Mackay Regional Council?
Mackay Regional Council is a dynamic, progressive and financially sound local government. We have responsibility for $3.5 billion worth of assets and employ almost 1200 dedicated staff in a vibrant, rapidly growing region where sugar, mining, beef, tourism and retail drive the economy. Mackay is located halfway between Brisbane and Cairns and is truly the heart of Queensland, covering 7,622 square kilometres of rainforest, Natural Parks, historic townships, miles of golden beaches and more than 70 tropical islands. The Region boasts a vibrant economy offering an idyllic lifestyle on the Central Queensland coast, from picturesque beaches and nearby island resorts to beautiful rainforests. The Region has a great climate coupled with high quality education and health facilities.

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In addition to the above, we also offer the following benefits:

• Base annual salary of $ 82,413.24
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• Flexible work arrangements with a 9 day fortnight roster.
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
• Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts.
• Study and assistance programs for career development.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Active Social Clubs.

Want to know more about this role?
View the Position Description (PD) for this role in the document attachments or for a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Gerard Black on

How To Apply
Prepare and submit your cover letter and resume, outlining your relevant experience for this role. If applying for this job via a 3rd party job board such as SEEK, LinkedIn etc. you will be redirected to the Mackay Regional Council Careers (eRecruit) website to apply. Follow the prompts to submit your application (the eRecruit Job Application Quick Reference Guide or the eRecruit Job Applicant Guide can assist).

After submitting, you will receive an automated confirmation email. Should you not receive this, please ensure you have submitted your application and your email address on your account is correct.

Applications Close
Thursday, 18 September 2025

Having troubles submitting your application?
Reach out to one of our friendly Recruitment Officers by phoning 1300 MACKAY

• Important information for applicants:

To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia, Please visit Mackay Regional Council - Careers at council webpage regarding International Applicant criteria. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process.

Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.