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Looking for a coastal lifestyle change in a regional local government in the beautiful South West region of Western Australia? Read on…

Could this be the career move you are looking for?

Our Project Planning and Assets Team are seeking an Engineering Technical Officer on a one year maximum term contract to analyse, prepare and plan infrastructure works including roads, paths, drainage, marine infrastructure, carparks and bridges.

This role provides a wide variety of tasks best suited to a highly self-motivated person with excellent problem solving and time management skills.

In this role you will work with the asset management and works teams to identify infrastructure renewal and upgrade requirements and be responsible for getting these projects ‘design ready’; including contributing to external funding applications and project managing specialist consultancy services. You will also investigate and respond to infrastructure customer requests and perform Local Area Traffic Management assessments.

If you are a motivated and driven individual with demonstrated planning and civil engineering experience, we would love to hear from you.

What we offer you

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the City of Bunbury Employee’s 2024 Enterprise Agreement with Level 5 or Level 6 salary of $92,990 or $101,013 gross per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

Other benefits include:

· 4 week’s annual leave with 17.5% leave loading

· Three additional Public Service holidays

· Option to salary sacrifice additional superannuation

· Heavily reduced gym membership for the South West Sports Centre

· Supportive leadership, career development opportunities and a work culture that values inclusion

If you want to make a positive impact and be involved in shaping our great City, please apply now!

How to apply for this position

Applications must be submitted via the City of Bunbury Careers Website and include:

· A current Resume

· A Cover Letter

· Responses to the criteria as requested on the online application form

Applications submitted through SEEK will not be assessed.

To download the PD, and to apply for this job go to: https://cityofbunbury.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6800240

For further information please refer to our How to Apply section on the website.

The successful applicant may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical screening prior to commencement.

Applications Close: Monday 15 September 2025 @ 5.00pm AWST

The City reserves the right to appoint before the closing date.

Alan Ferris
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

We embrace diversity and inclusion in our workplace and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals with disabilities, LGBTIQ, and culturally diverse communities to join the City of Bunbury.

The City of Bunbury is committed to providing reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection, or assessment process, please contact us at [email protected] or call 08 9792 7000 to discuss your needs.