Shire of Ashburton

Engineering Technical Officer

Residential – Tom Price / Full Time
Starting salary range: $106,516.80 to $112,028.80pa + allowances
Starting salary, within salary range, is negotiable dependent on skills and experience.
Other benefits include super matching scheme, and 6 weeks annual leave.
Shire provided accommodation and a relocation package may be available to eligible candidates for this role.

We have an opportunity for an Engineering Technical Officer to join our Infrastructure Services team in Tom Price.

This exciting opportunity will provide the incumbent with the ability to fast track their career in Local Government due to the sheer variety of work the Shire of Ashburton can offer in the civil engineering space.

The Engineering Technical Officer duties include project investigation and management, contract management, survey and design functions, development controls, and general technical advice with the overall focus being on roads, drainage, pathways, car parks and can include coastal and landscape projects and/or medium scale building projects.

We are looking for candidates that have great communications and time management skills. Who can problem solve, demonstrate initiative, meet deadlines, and who can work well autonomously and in a team. Experience in civil engineering, CAD systems, and civil design and construction are a must.

This position offers a competitive remuneration package and six weeks’ annual leave. All terms and conditions are as per the Shire of Ashburton Enterprise Agreement 2022.

For further information regarding this exciting opportunity, please contact Gavin Harris Director Infrastructure Services on 0419 167 403.

Applications must be submitted online via the Shire of Ashburton website: www.ashburton.wa.gov.au by 9:00 AM Tuesday 4 February 2025.

Please note: Shortlisting may commence immediately.

The Shire of Ashburton is committed to diversity and strongly encourages candidates from different cultural, gender and age backgrounds to apply.

Please Note: Canvassing of Councillors or Shire Employees will disqualify. The successful applicant is required to obtain relevant police checks and to provide evidence of all claimed qualifications prior to commencing employment. We strongly encourage candidates to apply for a National Police Check upon job application.