Description:
TECHNICAL OFFICERS – DESIGN (2 x positions available)
- Permanent Full Time
- $80,766 - $91,782 + Super
- Excellent staff benefits and generous superannuation of up to 15.25%
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Why work for the City:
The City of Busselton is located in the picturesque southwest coastal region of WA and offers an enviable lifestyle and the opportunity to be part of one of the most progressive and ambitious Local Governments in the state. We pride ourselves on providing positive outcomes for our community and offering a supportive environment for our employees.
Due to significant growth, we are looking for 2 x Technical Officers – Design to join our team, commencing from 1 July 2025 . Flexible working arrangements may be considered if required and relocation assistance can be provided if applicants are not currently residing in the South West region.
About the role:
The Design & Survey Technical Design Team plays an integral role within the Infrastructure and Environment Directorate at the City of Busselton. As a Technical Officer – Design, you will work closely with other teams to provide designs and estimates for infrastructure renewal, upgrades and pre-planning works. You will also contribute to the development of standards, specifications and policies relating to infrastructure development.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Undertake traffic investigations, select treatments and prepare plans for consultation, approval and construction.
- Provide information to internal and external stakeholders and the public as a liaison point on nominated projects.
- Liaise with contractors and consultants to progress nominated design and survey projects.
- Contribute to and participate in corporate initiatives and organisational process improvement.
What you will need to succeed:
As a successful applicant, you will align with our values and will ideally hold a tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or demonstrated experience in the areas of roads, drainage and civil infrastructure. Ideally you will also be able to demonstrate;
- Experience in the use of Microstation and Microsoft Office suite and knowledge or experience in 12D Software (desirable but not essential).
- Ability to liaise and work with multi-disciplined teams and work autonomously to achieve project outcomes within agreed time frames.
- Knowledge and experience of estimating, budgeting and project administration to enable cost-effective operation within budgets.
- Currently have or be able to obtain a National Police Clearance, White Card or Blue Card.
To apply for this position, please click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. Please include a cover letter explaining why you are an ideal candidate for this opportunity, addressing the key duties and responsibilities of the position and also include a copy of your current resume.
For further enquiries please contact Todd Della Bosca – Senior Technical Officer - Design on 08 9781 1729 or Human Resources on (08) 9781 0729.
Applications Close on Monday, 28 April 2025.
The City of Busselton aims to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and encourages applications from Aboriginal Australians, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people living with a disability and youth.