Engineering Technical Officer (Design)

at  City of Melville

ELEVATE YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE WITH THE CITY OF MELVILLE’S BENEFITS!

• Professional growth support with our structured professional development and study assistance programs
• Enhance your health and wellbeing with complimentary membership to our LeisureFit centres^, Employee Assistance and Wellness programs
• An active social club to connect with colleagues and make lifelong friends
• 2 additional days of annual leave PLUS generous purchased annual leave options - take up to 10 weeks^ off per year
• Superannuation package with a co-contribution of up to 15%^
  ^conditions apply
  If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The City reserves the right to close this advertisement before the stated closing date. Please review the Position Description before submitting your resume and cover letter by 23 February 2025.
  For further queries regarding the position, contact: Strini Govender – Civil Design Coordinator on 08 9364 0681 or Eric Zverev – Design Engineer on 08 9364 0689
  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.
  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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Engineering Technical Officer (Design), you will be an essential member of the civil design team, providing engineering and CAD services. You will play a key role in designing, estimating, and preparing specifications for various civil components of the Capital Works Program, including roadworks, drainage systems and traffic management initiatives. From feasibility studies to project management, you will oversee engineering projects from start to finish while providing expert advice and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. You will conduct community consultations, build partnerships and continuously improve systems and processes to enhance the infrastructure of the City of Melville in line with organisational goals.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING:

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Proficient use of AutoCAD and Civil 3D for design and drafting
• Sound knowledge of road and traffic engineering principles, Austroads design guide publications and Main Roads WA standards
• Proficient use of Microsoft office suite including Word and Excel
• Current ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence
• White Card