Job Description
• Join a nationally recognised geotechnical consultancy backed by a global group
• Be part of a close-knit regional team that is connected across Queensland
• Get in early on a growing project pipeline with real opportunity 2032 Games
Ready to make your move?
If this sounds like the right step for your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out in confidence for a conversation about what is on offer.
Consultant
Christian Sticklen
Director and co-founder
+61 7 3214 3601
christian@resourcefulrecruitment.com.au
https://www.linkedin.com/authwall?trk=gf&trkInfo=AQELlwGyFkt2cgAAAXPrPSYAcNxum3DQt-U2ctQSo_CLAKOkvpJ
Reference number: 1116079
Profession:Engineering
Company: Resourceful Recruitment
Key Responsibilities
What you will be doing
• Delivering geotechnical investigations and design across a range of project types, with accountability for technical quality and commercial compliance
• Working under the guidance and mentorship of a senior technical leader, with structured support for your professional development and career progression
• Reviewing and contributing to geotechnical reports and ground models, with increasing responsibility for sign-off as your experience grows
• Managing project lifecycles including scoping, quoting, and delivery, ensuring both technical and financial objectives are met
• Contributing to business development activity including preparing proposals and bids for significant regional and state-level projects
• Playing an active role in identifying and pursuing opportunities tied to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games infrastructure pipeline
• Building and maintaining client relationships across contractors, government authorities, and specialist consultants
• Collaborating with sister offices across Queensland to share technical expertise, resources, and project capacity
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers within the Rockhampton team
• Ensuring compliance with QHSE systems and contributing to a positive and safe team culture
Requirements
What you will bring
• 10 or more years of experience in geotechnical consulting, with a strong track record across site investigation, design, and technical reporting
• A consulting background with the ability to deliver quality outcomes with minimal supervision
• Relevant professional registration (CPEng or equivalent) or demonstrated progress toward chartered status
• Proven capability across foundation design, slope stability, retaining structures, and geotechnical investigation
• An appetite for business development and a genuine interest in growing a regional client base
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with clients and stakeholders directly
• A collaborative and team-first attitude, with a genuine interest in contributing to the growth of those around you
• A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel for project-related work when required
About The Company
About the business
One of Australia’s most respected specialist geotechnical consultancies, with 22 offices and more than 350 engineers and geologists delivering work across infrastructure, energy, resources, and land development. As part of a global technical services group with over 1,200 staff across Australia and New Zealand alone, this business offers the technical depth and career development of a major organisation while keeping the collaborative, people-first culture that makes it stand out.
About Rockhampton
Rockhampton sits at the heart of Central Queensland and offers a lifestyle that is genuinely hard to replicate in a capital city. Known as the Beef Capital of Australia, Rocky is a city with strong community roots, affordable housing, excellent schools and amenities, and easy access to the stunning Capricorn Coast just 40 kilometres to the east.
The Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsundays, and some of Queensland’s best national parks are all within easy reach. For engineers who want a serious career without sacrificing quality of life, Rockhampton is well worth a closer look. Relocation assistance is available for candidates making the move.
