Engineering Officer (Ref: 1345) – Fixed Term
About the position:
This position provides technical engineering support for land development, development application assessments and infrastructure projects across the City. Key responsibilities include reviewing Development Specifications and undertaking investigations related to asset management, stormwater drainage, infrastructure planning, road renewals and open space projects, while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, budgets and Australian standards. This is a full-time fixed-term position until October 2027 (inclusive).
To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Chris Edwards, Manager Project Delivery & Engineering on (08) 9956 6949.
Key accountabilities:
- Prepare and disseminate information to the development industry and respond to general enquiries relating to infrastructure assets.
- Provide technical development engineering advice and assessment on relevant town planning and building applications (inclusive of structure plans, subdivisions, stormwater management strategies/plans and road use assessments).
- Process development in engineering applications in accordance with the relevant legal provisions.
- Ensure that the Land Development Specifications meet relevant standards and facilitate the provision of sustainable infrastructure assets while achieving the City’s land development objectives.
Position requirements:
The successful applicant will hold a Civil Engineering degree with appropriate relevant experience in road, transport and traffic engineering, development applications, stormwater management, and general civil design. Experience in writing grant applications would be highly regarded. Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.
Remuneration and benefits:
A salary range between $106,095 - $118,700 per annum will be offered dependent on the knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications of the successful candidate as it relates to the requirements of the position.
- Up to 21% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
- 22 Annual Leave days per annum
- Health & Wellbeing Program
- Career opportunities
- Study Assistance
- Centrally located
- Free parking
About the City
Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.
The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.
Applications close 4pm Wednesday 18 November 2026.
Ross McKim CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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