Project Engineer

Free Gym Membership; Wellness Programmes

Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale 149 subscribers

• One of the Fastest Growing Local Governments in Australia with great Career Opportunities!
• Family Friendly - 9-day Fortnights / Hybrid WFH / Paid Parental Leave!
• 12% Super - Choose to co-contribute and receive up to 18%!

To avoid the city chaos and embrace the family‑friendly, country town atmosphere of Mundijong, use your proven background in Project Engineering to help shape our rapidly growing Shire.

Overview

Join us at "The Shire". Here we live and breathe our values of Accountability, Collaboration and Trust.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting with the initiation, planning and delivery of multiple capital works projects and programs, including roads, drainage, paths and other civil infrastructure projects.
• Preparing and administering project briefs, tender documentation and expressions of interest.
• Providing technical input during project concept, scoping, design and construction phases.
• Identifying project risks and applying mitigation strategies.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, consultants, contractors, government authorities and community members.
• Undertaking regular site inspections to monitor progress and support contractor performance management.
• Administering contract and project management requirements in line with the Shire's Project Management Framework.
• Coordinating practical completion inspections, defects management, quality assurance and capture of "as constructed" records.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in project engineering, civil infrastructure delivery or capital works projects.
• Sound knowledge of civil construction practices, technical standards, design documentation, project estimation and contract administration requirements.
• Proven ability to manage competing project priorities and maintain accurate project records.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A practical, solutions‑focused approach with a commitment to safe, sustainable, cost‑effective and high‑quality outcomes.
• A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline.

Benefits

• Free local gym membership
• Free counselling, health assessments, health insurance discounts, annual flu vaccination and skin cancer screening
• Two additional Local Government days off per year
• Option of Purchased Leave
• Salary packaging options, including novated leasing
• Professional development opportunities - study leave and study assistance
• Free Onsite Parking

Remuneration

The annual salary for this role is $105,895, with the potential to negotiate a higher salary depending on the skills, qualifications and experience you bring to the role.

Application Process

Applications close on Monday 27th of July 2026, but we are reviewing applications as they come in and the position may close earlier than expected. We recommend you apply as soon as possible and encourage applications from all areas, including Mandurah, Peel and Pinjarra regions.

Note: The Shire will collect personal information from you during the recruitment process, which will only be used or disclosed when required to effectively process your application.

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