Play a key role in shaping community infrastructure by delivering high-quality civil designs for roads, drainage and municipal projects. This role combines technical design, project coordination and stakeholder engagement to support the successful delivery of infrastructure that serves the community.
About the role
This role is responsible for the design, drafting, estimating and associated field work for various municipal works and other special projects, as designated by the Design Engineer.
A snapshot of your new role:
- Prepare detailed engineering plans, designs and calculations for road works, traffic management schemes, stormwater drainage and other relevant municipal works
- Project manage and respond to technical queries on the projects allocated
- Prepare accurate schedules of quantities and design estimates for design using predetermined rates
- To assist with enquiries from Officers from other departments on engineering related matters
- Liaise with the public and answer resident/ratepayer enquiries, as required
- Respond to counter enquiries, correspondence and telephone calls
What you will bring to the role:
- Minimum 1 year experience in the delivery of Civil Infrastructure Projects
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Demonstrated Experience (formal training and basic work) in the use of AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil 3D
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent attention to detail with ability to process and calculate complex technical information thoroughly and accurately
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage workloads and projects with competing priorities
- Current “C” Class drivers’ licence
- Current Satisfactory National Police Clearance
For a closer look at the role please refer to the Position Description attached to the vacancy in our recruitment portal.
Why you will love working at the City!
- Permanent Full-Time role in a welcoming and thriving council
- Work-life balance with a monthly rostered day off or ability to access a 9-day fortnight
- $87,219.60 - $97,630.49 per annum + super (guaranteed 4% increase in July 2026)
- 5% paid Annual Leave Loading for when you take annual leave
- We match super contributions to help you save for your future
- Discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skins checks and other well-being events
- Great year-round wellbeing and social calendars!
- Free on-site parking
- Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
- Genuine commitment to learning and development
- Membership to Canning and Riverton Leisureplexes (gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness)
Impact the Community in a Big Way
The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference! With a population of around 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.
Canning welcomes you to apply:
To view the position description or complete an application including your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred) visit
www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs, select the position and click “APPLY”. You may also contact
Justin Wells on 0478 258 281 for a confidential discussion. The City will not be accepting candidates through agency at this time.
Applications are open until cob 5.00 pm, Friday 27 March 2026. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.
