Project Officer - Parks Capital

About Us

The Infrastructure Directorate is the City of Stirling’s largest and most diverse Directorate, managing many of the City’s important assets and services while delivering a multi-million-dollar portfolio of projects.

This Directorate is responsible for the ongoing delivery of the City’s sustainability program, as well as contributing heavily to the City of Stirling’s vibrant local economy, liveable neighbourhoods and thriving communities.

About the Position

The Open Space Design and Projects team is responsible for the development and delivery of the Parks and Environment Business Unit’s annual capital works program. 

The City is currently seeking a full time permanent Project Officer - Parks Capital to play a key role in the planning and delivery of capital programmes and projects within the Parks and Environment Business Unit. The successful candidates will have a technical background in landscape and/or construction and will utilise their sound project management skills and effective communication skills to deliver capital projects and programmes.

About You

To be considered for this role, you’ll possess the following skills and/or qualifications:

• Qualifications in Landscape, Building, Engineering or other relevant qualifications or experience.
• Experience in landscape, engineering or building construction industries.
• C’ Class Drivers Licence.
• Intermediate skills using MS Office Suite
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

What We Offer 

• Flexible working arrangements
• Superannuation matching of up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities, including training, memberships, and study assistance
• Annual leave loading
• The ability to purchase up to an additional 4 weeks’ annual leave per year
• Employee assistance program
• Amazing in-house canteen
• 50% discount on gym memberships at our Stirling leisure centres
• Free parking
• Onsite gym
• Employee health and wellness initiatives
• 10 weeks paid parental leave
• Active social club
• Employee recognition program
• Novated Leasing (where applicable)

More about Us

The City of Stirling is a diverse and thriving local government in Western Australia, with over 223,000 residents, spanning 30 suburbs, the City is a cosmopolitan, multicultural and economic hub.

With over 1,400 employees, the City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.

How to Apply

If you’re interested in this position, we want to hear from you so click ‘Apply’ now. If you have any questions about the position please contact ‘Drew Manning 9205 8661’. 

Applications close 4pm, Tuesday 23 April 2024, however please be aware that we may commence interviewing of candidates prior to the closing date.