Design Engineer (Civil)

Permanent

Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

The City of Rockingham is an award winning local government located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where the coast comes to life.  One of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations.  Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

As part of the Engineering Design Team, you will develop and prepare design works for a wide range of infrastructure for the City, in accordance with budgeting requirements and design codes. In addition, you will adhere to the design process in meeting the requirements of the City’s project management framework.

You are an excellent communicator with a flair for working collaboratively, thinking outside the square and working as part of a professional and committed team. You possess a comprehensive understanding of civil design techniques and a working knowledge of Austroads, Main Roads standards and Australian Standards. As well as having excellent technical knowledge, you are competent in the use of relevant design software, such as Civil 3D and AutoCad.

The minimum qualification for this role is a Diploma in Civil Engineering.  You have sound technical knowledge acquired on-the-job, preferably in Local Government, and have a current, valid “C” class driver’s licence.

To be considered for this role, you must address the following selection criteria when submitting your online application:

  1. High level of skill in all aspects of civil designing techniques
  2. Sound knowledge in civil engineering design and preparation of construction documentation using AutoCAD and Civil 3D

We are offering a salary range of $99,138 - $106,623 per annum (dependent on skills and experience) and:

  • 11.5% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
  • A variety of health and wellbeing programs including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $150 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
  • Flexible working arrangements, including work from home, rostered days off (9 day fortnight, or 19 day month) and two additional paid days of absence per annum
  • A culture of learning with training/development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
  • Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.

 

An information package, including the position description, is available on our website.

 

Applications will be accepted until 4pm on Monday 5 May 2025.

 

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.

 

If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at jobs@rockingham.wa.gov.au or phone 08 9528 0333.

The City of Rockingham encourages candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English

 



Attachments:
- Information Pack - Design Engineer (Civil).pdf