Permanent
Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)
The City of Rockingham is located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is one of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area. We are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations. Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.
This dynamic and exciting role is central to the delivery of various civil projects across the City of Rockingham. From procurement, execution and delivery through to completion, you will ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality. You will have an understanding of the civil construction industry, its legislative framework and Australian Standards that apply to contracts, risk management and project management
With demonstrated experience in civil projects and contract management you will play a pivotal role in project delivery in line with the City’s policies, frameworks, industry best practice and codes. You should have excellent communication and time management skills, and a valid ‘C’ class Australian driver’s licence. Local Government experience preferred but not essential.
To be considered for this role, you must address the following selection criteria as part of your online application:
- Well-developed administrative and practical experience specifically in civil construction
- Demonstrated experience in managing contractors and liaising with consultants
- Experience with financial management of projects covering budgeting, cost control and reporting requirements
- Experience in the production of high quality tender documents such as project scopes, specifications, contracts and estimates
- Strong written and interpersonal skills, particularly verbal communication
- Strong consultation and negotiation skills with the ability to engage an array of internal and external stakeholders
- Competent in implementation of and reviewing Work Health and Safety practices and documentation
- Ability to understand relevant Acts, Regulations, local laws, policies and relevant codes
- Current ‘C’ class Australian driver’s licence
- Degree / Diploma or Trade qualification relevant to the position or project management
This position offers a gross salary of $118,966 (Incl Super) and:
- The option to co-contribute up to a further 5% superannuation
- A variety of health and wellbeing programs - physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
- Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per annum
- A culture of learning with training/development opportunities, including paid study leave and study fees
- Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.
An information package is available on our website.
Applications will close without notice when the City considers it has a suitable pool of potential candidates or at 4:00pm, Thursday 31 July 2025 – whichever occurs first. If you are interested and have the right skills for the position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.
This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.
If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at jobs@rockingham.wa.gov.au or phone 08 9528 0333. We’re happy to discuss options to assist you e.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, or alternate methods of applying.
The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.
