City of Rockingham

Coastal Engineer

Permanent

Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

The City of Rockingham is located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is 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.

You will be responsible to investigate, assess, plan, design and maintain coastal infrastructure (e.g. boat ramps, jetties, sea walls etc.).  Provide high level technical advice and support in relation to marine infrastructure and coastal engineering. You will ensure that Council’s coastal facilities are maintained in a manner which protects the community and coastal assets while promoting the City “where the coast comes to life”.

To be considered for this role, you must address the following selection criteria as part of your online application:

1. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
2. Highly developed negotiation and interpersonal skills
3. Highly developed customer service and decision making skills
4. Highly developed project management skills
5. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of coastal engineering, coastal processes, coastal management, marine infrastructure maintenance, statutory approval processes and regulations
6. Comprehensive knowledge of tender procedures, processes and regulations
7. Comprehensive knowledge of WHS procedures/regulations and risk management principles
8. Extensive experience in formulating, designing and implementing coastal engineering investigations and works
9. Substantial experience in management of coastal areas
10. Demonstrated contract administration skills
11. Experience in the preparation of tenders scopes and request for quote documentation and technical specifications
12. Substantial experience in project management
13. Degree in Civil/Coastal Engineering or equivalent
14. Current ‘C’ class Australian driver’s licence

This position offers a gross salary from $103,919 to $110,654 per annum (depending on knowledge and skill) incorporating all allowances and penalty rates, and:

• 11.5% 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 $150 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 will be accepted until 4pm, 13 January 2025.

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.