Project Designer - City of Gosnells

• Full time (76 hours per fortnight)
• Nine-day fortnight option
• Generous superannuation (up to 16.5%, conditions apply)
• Two additional public holidays per year
• Health and Wellness program (including free annual skin checks/flu vaccinations, biennial health assessments, seasonal fitness/yoga and wellness sessions)
• Access to on-site gym facility (at the Civic Centre)
• Free parking onsite
• Great location (on Albany Highway, close to Tonkin and Roe highways)
• Salary range: $98,223 to $105,770 per annum plus super

About the City of Gosnells (City)

The City serves a diverse community of more than 135,000 residents. The City is a large local government organisation in Western Australia with a reputation for professionalism, innovation and excellence. City employees enjoy a work environment that encourages professional development and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

About this position

The focus of this position is to undertake engineering designs, cost estimates, and to prepare specifications for roads, drainage and other infrastructure projects at design stage. In this position you will work alongside a professional team with Engineering Services and your knowledge and experience will add value to our team and assist in the delivery of design projects for the community.

To be successful, you must be able to demonstrate:

• Thorough knowledge of road and drainage design, current best practice and standards.
• Experience in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Civil Site Design, and related design software.
• Understanding of project management principles and practices and ability to prepare reports.
• Understanding of the basic principles of road and drainage design.
• The ability to work effectively as a member of a small team, exercising initiative and sound judgement to proactively contribute to the business unit.

Essential requirements:

• Qualification in Engineering (Diploma level as a minimum) or progression towards a degree in Engineering.
• Current driver's licence.
• Current National Police Clearance (less than three months old). Please note: This is not essential to apply for the role but will be required at a later stage as it is an appointment condition.

The City reserves the right to conduct interviews before the closing date.

In return we can offer you:

A challenging and rewarding position, competitive salary, additional superannuation contributions, professional development opportunities, as well as the opportunity to work in a friendly environment and contribute to a forward-thinking Local Government organisation.