City of Perth

Senior Electrical Engineer

• $121,110 - $128,317 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 a Senior Electrical Engineer in the City of Perth, you will provide 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 services.

Reporting to the Principle Electrical Engineer within our Infrastructure and Assets team, your responsibilities would primarily include:

• Lead and develop electrical designs and specifications for the City’s lighting and electrical projects;
• Conduct periodic reviews of the City’s design and construction notes and ensure that the City’s lighting and electrical design standard complies with Australian Standards, updating where required, including developing procedures for the implementation of new policies for electrical and lighting design and implementation;
• Develop project briefs including scope, budgets and programs (MS Project), liaising with other departments and stakeholders as required; and
• Prepare tender documentation for lighting projects and undertake procurement processes in line with procedure maximising efficiency and financial performance of the project.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering;
• Contemporary knowledge of electrical and lighting concepts and principles to achieve creative lighting (including technical lighting equipment) design and implementation;
• Knowledge of applicable regulations, standards and practices for the management of electrical equipment and electrical/lighting installation and maintenance; and
• Strong communication skills to provide effective stakeholder management with the ability to write technical documents.

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 10 February 2025. 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.