Permanent
Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)
The City of Rockingham is an award winning local government located 40KM south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where the coast comes to life. 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.
We are seeking a skilled Design Engineer (Civil) to join our Design Services team.
In this role, you will prepare and develop civil infrastructure designs for roads, pavements, drainage systems, car parks, reserves, coastal facilities and other community assets. You will contribute to the delivery of the City's Capital Works Program by preparing concept and detailed designs, drawings, quantities, cost estimates and construction documentation while ensuring compliance with relevant standards and industry best practice. The successful applicant will bring strong civil design knowledge, excellent communication skills, sound computer skills including Microsoft Office, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors and the community to achieve successful project outcomes.
To be considered for this role, you must address the following selection criteria when submitting your online application:
- Sound knowledge of road and pavement design, stormwater drainage design, traffic management and associated civil infrastructure
- Demonstrated ability to prepare civil engineering designs, drawings, quantities, cost estimates and construction documentation
- Considerable experience using Civil 3D and AutoCAD design software, word processing and spreadsheets
- Diploma in Civil Engineering, or an equivalent/relevant qualification or substantial directly related experience
- Current ‘C’ Class Driver's Licence
We are offering a remuneration package from $102,707 to $110,461, depending on skills and experience and:
- 12% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
- 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 must be submitted by 4pm, Wednesday 4 November 2026.
Applications will be assessed as they are received and candidates may be invited to interview prior to the close date. If you are interested in 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.
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