An exciting opportunity exists to join our team as a Project Officer – Infrastructure. Your primary role is to support the planning, design, coordination and delivery of assigned capital works projects to deliver civil, roads, buildings, public open space and general infrastructure projects as assigned through the department. This is a permanent, full-time position which will report to the Executive Manager Infrastructure and Assets.

Situated in the Great Southern and only 50km from Albany and Denmark. This is a great opportunity to progress your career, while experiencing the uniqueness of living and working in the Great Southern. Enjoy an enviable lifestyle and a work life balance that allows you time to explore the stunning landscapes and tourist attractions. Relocation assistance may be available for the selected applicant.

The successful applicant will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks including, but not limited to:

Leading the scoping and engineering of projects primarily in the Infrastructure and Assets department, but potentially more broadly across the organisation.

Supporting and contributing to the planning of projects and ensure projects can be delivered in scope, on time, to the specified quality and are aligned with the Shire’s Asset Hierarchy and Level of Service Document, Strategic documents and Project delivery principles; and

Providing project management support for the Infrastructure and Assets team and broader organisation in the development, planning and delivery stages of various programs and projects including management of external consultancy, internal stakeholders and contractors.

Competitive conditions of employment are offered including a salary of $101,922.08 per annum plus 12.0% superannuation contribution and co-contributions of up to 5%. The appointed person will be required to work 76 hours per fortnight on a 9-day fortnightly cycle.

For a copy of the Information Package, please visit the Shire’s website, www.plantagenet.wa.gov.au or phone (08) 9892 1111.

Applications addressed to the undersigned, including a cover letter and resume, should be sent to [email protected] or mailed to PO Box 48, Mount Barker WA 6324 by 4.15pm, Friday 1 August 2025.

The Shire of Plantagenet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an equitable and diverse workplace. We are actively encouraging people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply for available positions.