About the role

As the Principal Building Engineer, your leadership, investigative thinking, and communication skills, combined with your building industry experience, will be essential in contributing to the safety of the Western Australian community.

You will assist the manager of Audit and Director Building Compliance with formulating strategies, department policies, technical standards, and provide advice to the compliance directorate.

The role:

Develop and deliver public educational plans and programs to promote appropriate industry practise,

Monitor trends as well as lead and assist with investigations into structural failure events,

Work with jurisdictions, Standards Australia and other stakeholders to assist in the development of technical and safety standards for the building and engineering industry,

Essential requirements for this role:

A bachelor's degree in Structural/Civil Engineering with eligibility for membership of Engineers Australia as a Professional Engineer,

Demonstrated ability to lead investigations into structural failures and to develop and implement effective mitigation strategies.

Extensive knowledge of technical standards and work practices in the building industry

About us

Here at DEMIRS we value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve and inclusive culture where all employees feel valued, respected and connected.

To learn more about the Department and what we have to offer, please visit our website, and to keep up to date on activities, you can follow us on LinkedIn.

Benefits

Flexible working hours (with a standard 37.5 hour week)

Flexible working arrangements (from home, the field and office)

20 days of annual leave per year

15 days personal leave per year

13 weeks long service leave every seven years

14 weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)

Ability to purchase additional annual leave

Opportunities for professional development, acting, shadowing and mentoring

Formal training options

Stable work, job security, fair remuneration and 11.5% superannuation contributions

Want to know more?

Click the ‘Apply” button. You will be redirected to the job advert on Jobs.wa.gov.au, where you can learn more about the role, read the job description form and apply for this amazing opportunity.

CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Monday, 23 June 2025 (WST)