As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Building Designer at the City of Perth, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating the design and documentation of capital and operational projects for the City’s Buildings team, as well as providing technical advice and recommendations on design, building services, and engineering requirements for building projects.

Reporting to the Building Principal within our Infrastructure and Assets team, your responsibilities will primarily include:

• Planning and coordinating design and documentation requirements for capital and operational projects, in line with the City’s project management framework, relevant standards, and building regulations;
• Providing ongoing support and advice to the project delivery team through to the final completion of construction contracts, ensuring design requirements and intent are realised in the built works;
• Offering support, professional advice, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders on matters relating to approvals, building design, compliance, sustainability, construction, building services, engineering, and contracts; and
• Managing appointed external consultants throughout the duration of their contracts, ensuring all services and deliverables are of a high standard and delivered within agreed timeframes and milestones.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline;
• Extensive experience and knowledge in the design and construction of buildings and infrastructure;
• Experience in procurement and the management of multidisciplinary consultant teams; and
• Excellent organisational skills and sound judgment, with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application.

Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.

Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:

• A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa);
• A current ‘C’ class Australian drivers licence; and
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months).

How to Apply

Please apply online by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button below, which will direct you to the City’s application questionnaire.

When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a cover letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more!

The Application Process

Applications for this position will close at 5PM AWST on Sunday, 13 July 2025. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.

Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.