• Provide strategic, supportive and professional leadership across our civil team
• Shape and deliver sustainable civil infrastructure for our growing community
• Collaborative, values-based workplace with a strong focus on safety & wellbeing

Bring your leadership and technical expertise to a role where you’ll shape the future of local infrastructure and support a connected, growing community.

The Shire of Capel is located in the South West, halfway between Bunbury and Busselton. We are nestled between the beach and the forest and are one of the fastest growing coastal Shires in Australia. At the Shire we value Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork which underpin the way we work with our elected members, the community and each other.

Job Description:

As the Manager Engineering & Works, you’ll provide strategic, technical and people leadership to the Shire’s Engineering and Works teams. You will oversee the planning, design and delivery of municipal infrastructure including roads, drainage, pathways and traffic management, and manage the implementation of council and grant-funded capital works programs.

You’ll be responsible for the efficient management of resources, budgets and projects to ensure quality, timely and cost-effective service delivery. This includes managing asset-based programs to complement works programs and capital works projects, supporting subdivision and development processes and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, standards and sustainability objectives.

A key focus of this role is building and supporting a dynamic team. You’ll mentor and develop staff, foster collaboration across the organisation and promote a positive, respectful and safety-focused workplace culture. Your leadership style will inspire accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement - enhancing the Shire’s ability to deliver reliable, community-focused engineering and works outcomes.

The Rewards:

As part of our team, you will enjoy:

• Flexibility and support
• Investment in you and your career
• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected
• A strong focus on employee wellbeing and safety
• Full time, 19-day work month
• Base annual salary of $125,000 per annum
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%
• Up to 14% Shire superannuation contribution
• Restricted private use of a Shire vehicle
• Employee benefits program offering a wide range of discounts
  

For further position related requirements please refer to Position Description – Engineering & Works PDF (415KB).

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Desired Skills and Experience:

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to join us in servicing our community for the future.

To be considered for this role you will be able to demonstrate:

• Behaviour that positively demonstrates the Shire’s HEART of Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork
• Proven leadership and managerial expertise
• Experience and/or qualifications in Civil Engineering or related field
• Demonstrated experience in the management of civil infrastructure construction projects and maintenance programs
• Understanding of civil design and/or construction
• Knowledge of asset management in a local government context
• Thorough understanding of Workplace Health and Safety legislation and practices
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including report writing
• Strong computer skills
• Familiarity with relevant Australian Standards, MRWA standards and Traffic Management.
  

Qualifications in project management and experience in strategic infrastructure planning, road network management and the use of design tools (e.g. AutoCAD/Microstation, GIS and asset management software) will be highly regarded.

Applicants who need assistance with their application or wish to discuss any potential barriers that may prevent them from applying are encouraged to contact Organisational Development on 9727 0222 to discuss.

Further position related enquiries can be directed to Matt Young, Director Infrastructure & Development or Organisational Development on 9727 0222.

Applications close:

12.00pm on Tuesday 4 November 2025.

The Shire of Capel reserves the right to commence interviewing prior to the application close date and close this position for applications early should a suitable candidate be found.