City of Perth

Principal Electrical Engineer

• $128,798 - $136,479 per annum, plus superannuation
• Full-time, permanent
• CBD Location

As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.

The Opportunity

As the Principal Electrical Engineer in the City of Perth, you will lead a team to provide the City with expert electrical engineering advice across multiple services including design, project delivery and maintenance. This position coordinates the delivery of the City’s electrical projects and manages the engagement of electrical consultants for specialist delivery of some services.

Reporting to the Project Delivery Manager within our Infrastructure & Assets team, your responsibilities would primarily include:

• Lead and develop electrical designs and specifications for the City’s lighting and electrical projects;
• Develop project briefs including scope, budgets and programs (MS Project), liaising with other departments and stakeholders as required; 
• Ensure the team has a workforce which has the capabilities and skills needed to achieve the City’s objectives; and
• Maintain compliant work practices in accordance with all relevant legislation, recordkeeping frameworks and all other relevant Council policies and procedures, and other frameworks.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering;
• Experience in leading a team, and in the development of electrical infrastructure design criteria, standards and specific functions;
• Minimum 10 years’ experience with electrical and lighting industries that deliver civil, electrical and landscape assets in a public environment; and
• Experience in undertaking procurement activities, tendering and contract management.

If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application.

Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.

Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:

• A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa);
• A current ‘C’ class Australian drivers licence; and
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months).

How to Apply

Please apply online by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button below, which will direct you to the City’s application questionnaire.

When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a cover letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more!

The Application Process

Applications for this position will close at 5PM AWST on Monday, 9th December 2024. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.

Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.