Engineering technical officer - development

Position No: 054/2026

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

• Full-Time | Temporary Contract (2 years from commencement)
• Level 6 | Salary: $101,295 - $109,476, plus superannuation
• Vacancy 054/2026

We are in the market for an experienced and qualified Engineering Technical Officer - Development, who is passionate about their profession and enjoys the rewards of a good challenge.

• Providing technical advice and supervision of verge and crossover development to ensure the design and construction of verges comply with the requirements of the City.
• Providing technical advice for new building construction to ensure the design and construction of verges comply with the requirements of the City.
• Managing assessments of trees and vegetation within the road reserves to ensure works do not compromise tree and vegetation health.
• Achieving a balance between tree preservation and public safety in assessments.
• Providing technical advice and supervision of public utility works to ensure construction of public utility services does not compromise the operation and function of the City's assets and reinstatements comply with the requirements of the City.

• Diploma of Civil Engineering, Public Works, Horticulture or Landscaping, or equivalent tertiary qualifications or training.
• Current unrestricted 'C' class national driver's licence.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in a similar position.
• Sound knowledge in arboriculture, risk assessments and vegetation identification.
• Experience in the project management of utility infrastructure construction works.
• Strong project management, negotiation, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Competence in assessing designs, specifications and plans for civil and structural accuracy and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, local laws and Council policies.
• Understanding of the planning and engineering processes for the development of verges.

Visit the City of Mandurah Careers page at https://www.mandurah.wa.gov.au/careers for more information and to submit an application.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or thinking style.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe organisation, where protecting children and preventing harm is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees and volunteers.

• All applications will be assessed in accordance with merit-based principles. Where an applicant does not fully meet the requirements outlined in the attached position description, including essential qualifications and licence, the role may be reclassified, and an alternative remuneration package may be offered subject to organisational needs.
• *Commencement salaries at the City are generally based on step 1 of the advertised salary range. Incremental progression through the advertised range typically occurs at the conclusion of each 12-month period, in accordance with the Industrial Agreement.
• As part of our recruitment process, applicants will be required to complete a drug and alcohol test.
• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
• To support transparency and integrity, all employees of the City of Mandurah are required to declare any secondary employment to manage potential conflicts of interest appropriately.
• To read more about Working at the City of Mandurah, please visit Careers and Employment.