Civil Engineer

Shire of Denmark

Discover Denmark

A vibrant coastal community, connected to the environment, living the village lifestyle.

Position:                           Civil Engineer 

Status:                               Full-time (Part-time may be considered)

Salary:                               A salary of up to $100,000 per annum (Full-time equivalent) depending on experience. Plus up to 16% Superannuation & additional benefits

About us:

The Shire of Denmark is a high performing local government with 99% of staff rating the Shire as a positive place to work and appreciate the people they work with. 

The positive values and culture demonstrated by staff at the Shire, create an environment where co-workers can connect and EMBRACE a workplace that empowers staff to bring the organisation’s values to life through their daily business interactions with the community.

About the Opportunity:     

Do you have a passion for delivering infrastructure projects which meet the needs of the community?

The role will ideally suit a person who would like to bring to the fore their Civil Engineering design skills along with their project/contract management experience, in either a part-time or full-time capacity, as we have flexibility in this role. 

Some of the duties of this role include:

• Undertake Civil Engineering Design, whilst considering impact on our natural and built environment, delivering capital works projects.
• Provide preliminary project plans in line with the Asset Management, Corporate Business and Long-Term Financial Plans.
• Undertake routine inspections relating to infrastructure services, utilities works and verge activities.
• Liaise with external agencies and utility authorities to ensure road reserve and Shire assets are maintained to a high standard.

About You:

• Hold a tertiary qualification in a relevant field or experience in Local Government Civil Engineering.
• Have high level investigation, analytical and design skills.
• The ability to apply your previous knowledge of industry best practice and standards to complete civil designs.
• Can provide an outstanding level of inter-personal and communication skills, delivering a high level of technical advice to a diverse range of clients both internal and external.
• Has knowledge and experience, with the capability to undertake the role under minimal supervision.
• Provide high level time management, enabling suitably completed projects. 
• Can contribute independently and as part of a wider delivery team.

In return we can offer you

• A challenging and rewarding position, additional superannuation contributions, professional development opportunities, as well as the opportunity to work in a friendly environment and contribute to a forward-thinking Local Government organisation.

The Shire welcomes you to apply

For more information on the position or to apply we encourage you to visit the Shire’s website www.denmark.wa.gov.au/employment.

If you have any questions about the position, Human Resources can be contacted on (08) 9848 0***.

Applications are to be received no later than 4.00pm on Friday 12th July 2024. 

David King

Chief Executive Officer

PO Box 183, Denmark WA 6333

Telephone: (08) 9848 0*** 

Email: *********@denmark.wa.gov.au 

Web: www.denmark.wa.gov.au