Development Engineer

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.

Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, this role provides you with the opportunity to positively contribute to the City’s land development process by applying your specialist knowledge to influence the strategic and statutory planning outcomes. You will ensure a combined approach to the assessment of Structure Plans, Subdivision Plans, Development Applications and Civil Engineering approvals.

To be considered for this role, you must address the following selection criteria as part of your online application:

1. Knowledge of planning process and the relevant statutory guidance for Greenfield subdivision and urban infill development sites.
2. An ability to perform composite analysis, interpret technical data and consider complex design elements attached to the provision of road and drainage infrastructure.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the modelling and implementation of urban water management concepts.
4. Knowledge of project management, construction techniques, materials and coordination of civil engineering related works.
5. Experience with software packages such as 3D Civil.
6. Quality communication (verbal and written) and a high level negotiation skills.
7. Demonstrated experience leading a team.

We are offering a gross salary range of $105,599 - $111, 342 per annum, depending on skills and experience, and:

• 11.5% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to 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 rostered days off 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 is available on our website.   

Applications will be accepted until 4pm, Saturday 31 August 2024.

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 accepts applicants 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 - Development Engineer - August 2024.pdf