Why Join Us?

The City of South Perth's talented workforce prides itself on delivering excellent service to the community. Located 4kms from the Perth CBD and bordering the stunning Swan River, the City is widely recognised for its active places and beautiful spaces.

As an organisation, we are committed to being an employer of choice by attracting and retaining values based and customer service orientated people. When employed by us, you will have the opportunity to thrive, as well as take advantage of great working conditions and benefits including:

• Flu Vaccinations and Skin Screening
• Outdoor Active Classes and Team Activity Challenges
• Yoga and Pilates
• Physical Nutrition programs
• Financial wellbeing tools
• Mental Health and Safety seminars

• 5 weeks Annual Leave plus 17.5% Leave Loading
• Purchase up to 4 Additional Weeks of annual leave per year
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Free Onsite Parking
• 8 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Flexitime available for full time employees
• Learning and Professional Development opportunities, including the popular Perth Inner City Mentor Program
• Award winning Health and Wellness Program, free and onsite for all employees
• Superannuation 1/1 Sessions
• Corporate Discounts with major Health Insurance Providers (up to 7% discounts)
• Personal Leave up to 14 days per year (based on length of service)
• Inclusive and Safe workplace practices
• We are also working towards becoming a Menopause Friendly Employer.

About the Position

Working within our Engineering Services Team, this position will be responsible for providing technical and operational support to the Coordinator Engineering Delivery and Manager Engineering Services to ensure efficient and effective delivery of engineering infrastructure works and asset maintenance in line with the City's project management principles and practices. The Senior Projects Officer will provide a professional technical service to the City and its residents to meet the Business Unit goals and objectives. In particular, the project management, contract management and construction management of allocated projects from the Capital Works Program.

To be successful in this position you will need to demonstrate:

• Tertiary qualification or Associate Diploma in Civil Engineering Construction, Project Management or related discipline or equivalent significant experience.
• Proven knowledge of tender, contract documents and procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of relevant Australian standards, principles and practices, and regulatory requirements involved in construction and asset maintenance.
• Experience in civil construction and maintenance.
• Proven knowledge in asset, contract and project management principles and techniques.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills including, negotiations, dispute resolutions, public presentations and report writing.
• Current 'C' Class Driver's Licence.

Please see the attached position description for further information.

Ready to Apply

If you're ready to be a part of our diverse and progressive team, please submit an online application using the 'Apply Here' button on the City's website. Supporting documents should be saved in .pdf format. Hardcopy applications may also be provided to our Civic Centre Reception. Applications in formats that cannot be opened will not be assessed.

For more information regarding the position, please contact, Jan Augustin, Manager Engineering Services, on 08 9474 0777 and visit the City's website southperth.wa.gov.au/careers

Applications close at 4.00pm on Wednesday 7 May 2025.

Please note: Applications are considered as they are received and interviews will be arranged accordingly. The City reserves the right to close advertisements early, therefore an early application is strongly encouraged.

The City of South Perth acknowledges and pays respect to the traditional custodians of the land upon which we live, work and play - the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation.

The City of South Perth is an equal opportunity employer, who is committed to providing an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

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