Come join our team to contribute to the City’s Vision of making a vibrant, sustainable inclusive Melville. Help contribute to our Capital Works Program by being part of the City’s Civil Design as our Engineering Technical Officer.

We are seeking an Engineering Technical Officer (Design) to join our dedicated team. This position plays a vital role in delivering civil design solutions which support our Capital Works Program and enhance our community infrastructure.

Location: City of Melville Civic Centre

Salary: Level 6 $93,877 to $100,783 pro-rata p.a. + 12% Super

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

What You’ll Be Doing

Design, estimate, and prepare specifications for civil components of the Capital Works Program, including roadworks, drainage systems and traffic management initiatives.

Oversee engineering projects from start to finish while providing expert advice and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders

Engaging with the community through consultations, building partnerships, and driving continuous improvement in systems and processes to align with the City’s strategic goals.

Preparing and monitoring of budget for the Civil Design Service Area.

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will:

Have a tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering (Diploma) or equivalent

Be proficient use of AutoCAD and Civil 3D for design and drafting

Have sound knowledge of road and traffic engineering principles, Austroads design guide publications and Main Roads WA standards

Be proficient use of Microsoft office suite including Word and Excel

Have a current ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence

Possess a Western Australian White Card

How to Apply

Apply online via the Apply button and provide a comprehensive resume and cover letter (no more than 2 pages) demonstrating fulfilment of essential requirements outlined in the Position Description attached.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 8 October 2025, 11.59PM AWST.

For further information about this position, please contact: Strini Govender, Civil Design Coordinator on 08 9364 0681.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we strongly advise you apply as soon as possible as the City reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date.

Why The City of Melville?

We are a welcoming and diverse community that enjoys a blend of retail and business precincts and an abundance of open spaces in a unique, natural landscape, along the shores of the beautiful Swan and Canning Rivers.

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer 2024-2025 – a prestigious award that benchmarks workplace inclusion across various diversity areas. This recognition is the only one of its kind in Australia and highlights our commitment to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusion thrives. In everything we do, we focus on our EPIC values of Excellence, Participation, Integrity and Caring and we aim to achieve an inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable future.

Why Belong?

Elevate your work experience with the City of Melville’s benefits!

Join an award-winning, Inclusive Employer recognised for diversity, accessibility and welcoming workplaces

Enjoy annual salary increases of 4%, effective each year from 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2027

Enjoy flexible working arrangements that help balance work and life

Stay active with a free LeisureFit membership

Save time and money with free on-site parking

Celebrate your special day with Birthday Leave – no work on your big day!

Access paid parental leave to support your family

Take more time to recharge with 2 extra days of annual leave plus the option to purchase additional leave (up to 10 weeks off per year)

Benefit from a generous superannuation co-contribution of up to 15.5%

Maximise your pay with salary packaging and novated leasing options

Grow your career with structured professional development and study assistance programs

Look after your wellbeing with wellness initiatives and Employee Assistance Programs

Connect outside of work with a vibrant social club

The City of Melville celebrates diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.

Please note that the City does not offer visa sponsorship. While permanent positions are generally only open to Australian citizens or permanent residents, permanent positions may occasionally be filled on a fixed-term basis. In such cases and for fixed-term or casual roles, applicants with temporary unrestricted work rights in Australia (and residing in Perth) may be considered, provided they have unrestricted work rights for the duration of the appointment.

All candidates applying for a position where the use of ‘plant and machinery’ or driving a vehicle is an inherent requirement of the role and other ‘high risk’ facilities where public safety is at risk, will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test as part of a pre-employment medical.

We appreciate the interest from Recruitment Agencies in collaborating with us, however, at this time, the City of Melville is managing the recruitment process for this role. Please refrain from submitting candidate profiles to our team. Rest assured, should the need for external assistance arise in the future, we will not hesitate to reach out to recruitment agencies.