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Form of workWe have an exciting opportunity for an engineering Project Design Officer to work with a talented team at the City of Kalamunda. Working closely with the Asset Planning & Delivery Team your skills and knowledge will see you provide high quality, Civil Infrastructure design and drafting services for the City’s wide-ranging projects. The City’s environment is diverse in geology and topography, combining a mix of rural and urban sites. This position offers variety in design needs and opportunities for professional growth.
About the City of Kalamunda
The City of Kalamunda is a local authority with a population of 60,000 located approximately 35 minutes’ drive from the Perth CBD. The City provides the opportunity to work in a diverse environment from rural, natural bushland to highly developed residential, commercial, and industrial areas. We are committed to achieving an inclusive workforce which values, respects and thrives on diversity.
About this Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity working in one of the most exciting and dynamic regions of Perth. The position is responsible for providing professional design and drafting services for roads, intersections, drainage and minor landscape projects. With an ability to build strong working relationships both internally and externally, you will provide advice and make recommendations on design matters, respond to queries and deliver quality outcomes in a timely manner.
About You
You will be experienced and skilled in the following:
- Experience in undertaking road, landscape and drainage design (including safety in design), cost estimation and specification/price schedule preparation.
- Sound knowledge of Australian Standards, Main Roads WA Design Standards and Austroads Guidelines relating to road, landscape and drainage design.
- Knowledge of basic landscape design practices.
- Presentation of accurate and effective design drafting of construction plans in a time efficient manner.
- Maintenance of electronic project folders, registers and implementation of document version control.
- Highly developed communication, negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to foster and maintain open and clear communications between internal and external stakeholders as required.
- A sound level of understanding the broad functions of Local Government.
- Advanced computer literacy in specialised graphic and design software including AutoCAD, Civil 3D and/or Civil Site Design along with Drains Software and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher).
- The ability to produce good quality and accurate presentation of advice, both verbally and written, via all standard forms of business communication (including email, memo, letters, reports; procedures; and the development and delivery of visual presentations).
Selection Criteria
- Experience in designing Roads or Civil structures
- Experience in undertaking road, drainage design and minor landscape (including safety in design) and specification/price schedule preparation.
- Experience in the preparation of cost estimation/quotation.
- Sound knowledge of Australian Standards, Main Roads WA Design Standards and Austroads Guidelines relating to road, landscape and drainage design.
- Advanced computer literacy in specialised graphic and design software including AutoCAD, Civil 3D and/or Civil Site Design along with Drains Software and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher).
Please refer to the Position Description for more information on the key result areas and selection criteria.
Hours of Work
This is a permanent full-time position working Monday to Friday, 75 hours per fortnight.
About the Benefits
This position is being offered on a salary of Level 6/7 being $86,042 - $100,441 per annum plus superannuation. Other inclusions are annual increments, annual salary increases, a generous superannuation co-contribution scheme and 22 days annual leave which attracts 17.5% loading. We also offer flexible work arrangements or the option for a rostered day off fortnightly or monthly.
How to Apply
Refer to the Career Opportunities section at www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au for the position description.
Submit your application consisting of a covering letter providing your responses to the selection criteria and a current resume through Seek.
For any further queries about the role, please contact People Services on 08 9257 9856.
Applications close 5pm, Wednesday 13 March 2024.
The City of Kalamunda reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date.
The City of Kalamunda is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and want to build a workforce as diverse as the community we serve. We aim to have a work environment where everyone feels included and everyone can realise their full potential.
