Civil Designer (Ref: 1350) – Fixed Term
About the position:
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Civil Designer to join the City’s Project Delivery and Engineering team. Responsible for providing engineering support across the Infrastructure Services department with a focus on capital works project design, civil design, drafting and estimating. The role will also assist with traffic and engineering investigations, asset management and asset creation proposals, including funding applications.
The Civil Designer will provide expert advice in many aspects of the infrastructure life cycle, including initial investigations, inception, planning, design, construction and maintenance of infrastructure including roads, paths and drainage systems.
This position is offered as a fixed term full-time contract until August 2026.
Key accountabilities:
- Provide technical civil engineering support to the Infrastructure Services Department and across the organisation as required always ensuring highest standard of customer service.
- Carry out detailed design, drafting and estimating of a variety of municipal capital works projects including (but not limited to); earthworks, roads, intersections, carparks, footpaths, drainage and related civil works.
- Produce bills of Quantities (BOQ) and construction cost estimates and develop Safety in Design (SiD) reports to support project delivery and compliance.
- Provide accurate technical design advice to relevant City departments on new capital and renewal infrastructure projects.
For further information and to view the position description, visit
www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment
To gain a better understanding of the role or to discuss the position qualification requirements in more detail, please call Trevor Pitt, Coordinator Design on 08 9956 6650.
Position requirements:
The successful applicant will ideally hold a Degree in Civil Engineering. Applicants with lesser qualification but significant experience in the design and drafting of roads, footpaths, drainage and other minor scale Civil Infrastructure Works will also be considered. 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 $89,127 – $100,195 per annum will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications of the successful candidate as it relates to the requirements of the position.
Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:
- Up to 21% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
- 22 Annual Leave days
- Health & Wellbeing Program
- Flexible working arrangements
- 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.
Interested in applying?
For information on how to apply for this position, visit the City’s website:
www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment
Applications close
4pm Monday 3 November 2025.
Please note applications will not be reviewed prior to the closing date listed above.
Ross McKim
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
