Senior Engineering Technical Officer

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

Part of the role of the City of Stirling’s Engineering Services team is to design the infrastructure that enables a high quality of urban life and accessibility across the City. Our Engineering Services team is currently seeking a permanent, full-time Senior Engineering Technical Officer to join the team. This vacant role is responsible for supporting the Design Engineer-Engineering Services in providing a comprehensive engineering planning and design service, particularly in relation to road, traffic, rights of way and drainage improvement projects and the assessment of subdivision development design submissions.

About You

Our successful candidate will use their critical thinking skills and knowledge of relevant legislative frameworks and standards to investigate, analyse and design assigned engineering capital works projects including preparation and issue of construction plans for road, drainage, right of way and traffic safety improvement designs and all associated documentation necessary for implementation of the works. To succeed in this role, you will have good computing skills with experience in using computer assisted design and drafting applications such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D and XP Storm or similar hydraulic/hydrologic CAD software.

This role also requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills as you will develop and manage internal and external stakeholder relationships and respond to enquiries in both verbal and in written formats.

In addition, to be considered for this role, you’ll ideally possess the following skills and/or qualifications:

• Advanced diploma qualification in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Advanced skills and practical experience in AutoCAD, Civil 3D and XP Storm or similar hydraulic/hydrologic CAD software.
• Knowledge of relevant sections of the Local Government Act and technical standards applying to engineering planning and design works.
• Minimum of five (5) years relevant Senior Engineering design experience.

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 – only applicable for perm/fixed-term employees
• Free parking
• Employee health and wellness initiatives
• 10 weeks paid parental leave
• Active social club
• Employee recognition program
• Novated Leasing (where applicable)

This permanent full time position is a Level 8 Inside Workforce Agreement position attracts a salary range of $103,131– $108,559  gross pro rata per annum plus superannuation.

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 Neil Parsons 9205 7511. 

Applications close on 4pm, Tuesday 2 April 2024, however please be aware that we may commence interviewing of candidates prior to the closing date.

Attachments:
- Senior Engineering Technical Officer (DEDA02) (2024-Feb).pdf