Engineering Technical Officer

• Up to $102,444* p.a. total salary package ($85,968 - $92,292 + 11% super)*
• Part time (0.4FTE 2 Days per week), permanent position!
• Attractive employee benefits - Free parking, onsite gym, wellness program & more!

*P.A Pro-rata Dependent on skills and experience

The City of Melville is a progressive, passionate, and diverse workplace committed to making a difference in the community. We strive to create a workplace that fosters growth, development, and collaboration, where every team member is valued and empowered to succeed.

Are you passionate about Civil Engineering and Project Management? Join our team as an Engineering Technical Officer and take charge in the design and implementation of innovative solutions for our Capital Works Program.

As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to provide expert advice on Engineering Design to stakeholders and offer technical support and professional engineering guidance. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and be part of a vibrant team dedicated to engineering excellence, we want to hear from you!

As our Engineering Technical Officer, you’ll be responsible for…

• Undertaking Detailed Civil and Traffic Engineering Designs, Preparation of Estimates and Specifications for all Civil elements including roads, drainage, paths, parking areas, traffic management and road safety projects.
• Exploring design options to achieve the best outcomes.
• Driving budget preparation and monitoring for the Civil Design Service Area.
• Preparing preliminary and final estimates for the Forward Works Programme.
• Leading engineering projects from inception to completion.
• Offering design advice and direction to works supervisors.
• Developing options and design solutions, conduct feasibility studies, and research to tackle complex traffic related designs and road safety issues.
• Engaging in community consultation to ensure project alignment with community needs.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Tertiary Qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent or demonstrated recognised prior learning.
• Current ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence
• Extensive Civil Design experience in road, traffic, and drainage related projects
• Proficient in project management
• Skilled in Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD), AutoCAD and Advanced Road Design, Civil 3D or Civil Site Design.
• Proficient in research, data collection, analysis, and reporting 
• Experienced in project cost estimating. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, including Word and Excel
• Knowledgeable in public liability insurance and Occupational Safety and Health principles
• Extensive knowledge of road and drainage related construction methods
• Experienced in policy and procedure development and implementation.
• Proficient in road and drainage design criteria and best practices 
• Working knowledge of Austroads and Mainroads WA guidelines and specifications
   

Elevate your work experience with the City of Melville’s benefits!

• Ignite your professional growth with our structured professional development and study assistance programs.
• Say goodbye to expensive gym memberships! Enjoy complimentary membership to our state-of-the-art Gym, Pool, and Health Lounge facilities.
• Get ready for fun with our active social club to connect with colleagues and make lifelong friends.
• Need a helping hand? Our Employee Assistance Programs and supportive leadership team are here to support you every step of the way.
• Unwind and recharge with generous annual leave. Take up to 10 weeks* off per year and come back rejuvenated (*conditions apply, of course). We’re also thrilled to offer an additional 2 days of leave per year – take that well deserved break!
• Plan for your future with confidence. Our superannuation package includes a contribution up to 14.5%* (*conditions apply).

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we strongly advise you apply as soon as possible as the City reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date. Apply with your resume and cover letter by 3rd May 2024

For further queries regarding the position contact: Eric Zverev – Design Engineer - 08 9364 0***

The City of Melville celebrates diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.

We appreciate the interest from Recruitment Agencies in collaborating with us, however, at this time, the City of Melville is managing the recruitment process for this role. Please refrain from submitting candidate profiles to our team. Rest assured, should the need for external assistance arise in the future, we will not hesitate to reach out to recruitment agencies.