Infrastructure Directorate

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

We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Technical Officer to join the Engineering Design team. In this role you will support the Manager Engineering Design in providing a professional engineering planning and design service. You will be responsible for the investigation, analysis and design of assigned engineering capital works projects. Most of the projects you will work on are road/drainage improvement projects including rights-of-way, car parks and traffic treatments.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities include;

• Prepare and issue construction plans using relevant CAD applications
• Complete site investigations
• Drainage catchment hydrologic and pipe system hydraulic analyses
• Road improvement projects including rights of way, car parks and traffic treatments
• Application of relevant standards and guidelines to ensure best industry practice design solutions
• Prepare quantities and estimates for projects using predetermined rates
• Prepare Occupational Health and Safety Design Reports
• Monitoring of project progress

You will get to work with a large team who have a depth of experience and can provide mentoring and guidance.

About You

The following essential qualifications and experience are requirements for this position, However, If you do not tick all the desirable boxes, please still apply as all applications will be considered for this role.

• Diploma qualification in Civil Engineering or related field, or demonstrated equivalent competency, is essential,
• Practical experience in AutoCAD is essential,
• Previous experience in road and drainage design is essential,
• Practical experience in the use of Civil 3D and XP Storm or similar hydraulic/hydrologic CAD software is desirable,
• Knowledge of relevant technical standards applying to engineering planning and design works is desirable,
• Sound time management and project management skills is desirable.

For further information, please refer to the position description.

What We Offer

The City offers some great benefits including flexibility in when and where you work to ensure a work-life balance. You will also enjoy a range of other benefits including:

• Free parking and easy public transport access
• Superannuation matching of up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities, including training
• Excellent leave entitlements including annual leave loading and the ability to purchase up to an additional 4 weeks’ leave per year
• 50% discount on gym memberships at our Stirling leisure centres
• Amazing in-house employee canteen
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave
• Employee health and wellness program and initiatives
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Generous study assistance
• Active social club
• Employee recognition program
• Novated Leasing (where applicable)

This permanent full-time position is Level 6/7 Inside Workforce Agreement which attracts a salary from $ 85,751 pro rata per annum plus superannuation.

To be eligible to work for us, you need to provide, or have ability to obtain a:

• A copy of a valid Australian driving licence
• National Police Clearance (valid within the last 3 months)
• Pre-Employment Medical and DAS clearance
• The right to work in Australia

How to Apply

www.stirling.wa.gov.au/employment

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 Parson 9205 7511.

Applications close 4pm, Thursday 22 May 2025, however please be aware that late applications will not be considered.