Manager Engineering Services
- Full Time, 5 Year Fixed Term
- One of the Fastest Growing Local Governments in Australia! Great Career Opportunities!
- Family Friendly - 9-day Fortnights / Hybrid WFH / Paid Parental Leave!
- 12% Super - Choose to co-contribute and receive up to 18%!
Avoid the city chaos and embrace the family friendly, country town atmosphere of Mundijong! Use your proven background in engineering design, and construction to help shape our rapidly growing Shire.
About Us
The Shire of Serpentine and Jarrahdale is embarking on an exciting phase of growth and transformation with unique experiences for our staff, leading to great infrastructure and services for our community.
Located just 45 minutes from the Perth CBD on the picturesque backdrop of the Darling Scarp, The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is one of the fastest growing local governments in Australia. With the Tonkin Highway extending to South Western Highway as well as a new Byford train station as part of the Metronet project, our shire is growing at lightning speed. The population growth is forecast to double in the next 10 years while still focusing on balancing the natural beauty of Serpentine Jarrahdale with sustainable growth.
We're energised and excited for the opportunities ahead for our people, and the Shire community. If this sounds like something you want to be part of, come join us!
About the role
Reporting to the Director Infrastructure Services, and managing the Shires Infrastructure Design, Projects, Subdivisions and Landscape Team, you will be working closely with a group of highly professional and talented people to develop environmentally and economically sustainable projects. This is a vital role working with the Projects and Assets teams to ensure the delivery of projects by development of standards for constructed and renewed assets, design drawings and specifications. Our new Manager Engineering services will be key to the delivery of our capital design and construction program along with managing delivery of the continued growing number of new subdivision assets.
This role has huge scope to work on the development of all frameworks relating to the Engineering Team with a focus on quality, budget and control of both new projects and established assets within the Shire.
About you
To succeed in this role, you will have tertiary qualifications in civil engineering or relevant field along with a comprehensive knowledge and extensive experience in engineering civil design and civil construction, including new subdivision works. You will also need to have advanced project management skills as well as knowledge of asset management and the development of long- term budgets. Ideally you will be able to demonstrate strong leadership and team management skills.
The Important Stuff
An attractive salary is on offer dependent on experience. Not only will you have the opportunity to swap the city chaos for our fabulous natural environment and quiet rural outlook, here are some other great benefits:
- Free local gym membership.
- If you choose to contribute additional super, we will match up to 3% as a co-contribution.
- Wellness programs including Fitness passport.
- Free counselling, health assessments and health insurance discounts, annual flu vaccination and skin cancer screening.
- 22kW AC Charger for electric vehicles.
- Two additional Local Government days off per year.
- The option of Purchased Leave.
- Salary packaging options, including novated leasing.
- Professional development opportunities - study leave and study assistance.
- Free Onsite Parking.
We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity and are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage all applications, as part of a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Submitting Your Application
An attractive remuneration package is on offer if you are successful and we can discuss your expectations at the interview. Please include a comprehensive resume and cover letter by no later than Midday, Monday 8th September 2025. Get in quick because we can't accept late applications.
