Located 10km from the Perth CBD, the City has a population of over 101,000 and covers an area of 65 sq. km.   We are a changing, progressive and caring Council with a strong set of values that underpin the way we work with each other and the community we serve.   

We provide our employees with generous employment conditions and great lifestyle benefits including:

• Professional development opportunities
• Free gym membership
• Free parking
• Wellness program

The Position

We are looking for a proactive engineering professional to lead a small team that undertakes engineering assessments and the supervision of developments across the City. The Development Engineering team have a key role in supporting the Statutory Planning, Building and Strategic Planning teams within the City by providing prompt informative advice. This will require involvement in significant regional planning strategies, and providing a broad range of technical engineering advice to projects.

Key areas of accountability for this position will include;

• Provide team members and management with high quality technical advice and professional support to resolve issues;
• Monitor and review the City's development engineering processes, and develop and implement improvements in partnership with stakeholders; and
• Lead the team to drive delivery of outcomes, and enhance the overall performance of this team through strong leadership and building team capabilities.

To be considered for this role you will need to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria;

• Possession of a Civil Engineering degree or equivalent tertiary qualification;
• At least two years' experience in a supervisor/leadership role; and
• In depth skills and knowledge in civil engineering within local government or a similar environment, with a strong understanding of development engineering, including the supervision of developments, setting and enforcing conditions, legislation and standards, and finding creative solutions to development problems.

Salary: $102,625 - $115,401 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications) plus superannuation.

How to Apply: Please read the attached position description and selection criteria before applying for the position through our job vacancies website, http://careers.canning.wa.gov.au.

Please include your resume and a covering letter addressing the selection criteria quoting Reference Number 50-17.

Applications close 5.00pm, Monday 10 July 2017.

Enquiries: All information regarding the role is provided in the Position Description. For specific information regarding the role please contact Zoe Lavranos, Acting Executive Manager Statutory Planning (08) 9231 0572.

Applicants are required to demonstrate a commitment to the City of Canning values of Safe & Supportive, Professional, Accountable & Honest, Responsible and Caring.