Senior Engineering Assets Officer - 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 (off Albany Highway, close to Tonkin and Roe highways)
• Salary range: $108,164 to $114,630 per year 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 City of Gosnells Engineering Maintenance Team is seeking an experienced Engineering professional to join the team. The objectives of this position are to ensure management of the City's bridges, roads, paths and associated assets through seeking grant funding and coordinating asset renewals within the five-year Capital Works Plan.

The position will investigate and provide responses to community requests for path and road upgrades; provide technical advice on road and pavement reinstatements, including attending site meetings and practical completions; assess restricted access vehicle route applications; and utilise RAMM and GIS software to perform spatial queries, mapping and data extracts.

This is a permanent position based at the City's Operations Centre in Maddington.

To be successful, you must be able to demonstrate:

• Sound knowledge of grant funding applications and acquittals, development of five-year capital works programs.
• Experience responding to community requests
• Experience in the use of RAMM and GIS or similar software.
• Ability to work in a team environment and assist in all aspects of the Engineering Operations section.

Essential requirements:

• Diploma or higher qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Current driver's licence.
• White Card.
• 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.

Please note: The City reserves the right to invite candidates for an interview 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.