Civil Engineering Manager

Public Transport Authority; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellbeing programs

Onsite gym access

Subsidised corporate apparel

Job summary

The Public Transport Authority (PTA) is seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Manager to lead the Civil Branch within the Network & Infrastructure Division. You will provide strategic leadership across civil engineering, civil maintenance and third-party management to ensure our infrastructure assets are safe, reliable and compliant.

As a member of the Division's management team, you will oversee asset management, maintenance programs and long-term renewal strategies while supporting major

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status with Engineers Australia, or eligibility and commitment to achieving Chartered status within an agreed timeframe.
• Extensive leadership experience within the civil engineering industry.
• Significant experience providing strategic engineering advice to senior leaders and contributing to asset improvement and reliability outcomes.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams responsible for planning, design, commissioning, maintenance and construction activities.
• Demonstrated expertise in asset management frameworks and the development of long-term asset management strategies.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, problem-solving and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across civil engineering, civil maintenance and third-party management functions.
• Ensure PTA's infrastructure assets are safe, reliable, fit for purpose and compliant with legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Oversee asset management, maintenance programs, asset renewal strategies, engineering standards and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide expert technical advice to senior leadership and support the delivery of critical infrastructure projects that underpin WA's public transport network.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Asset management

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer status (Engineers Australia)

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Civil Engineering Manager to lead the Civil Branch within the Network & Infrastructure Division of the Public Transport Authority (PTA).

Reporting to the General Manager Network & Infrastructure, you will provide strategic leadership across civil engineering, civil maintenance and third-party management functions. You will ensure PTA's infrastructure assets are safe, reliable, fit for purpose and compliant with legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements.

As a member of the Division's management team, you will contribute to strategic planning and organisational direction while overseeing asset management, maintenance programs, asset renewal strategies, engineering standards and continuous improvement initiatives. You will also provide expert technical advice to senior leadership and support the delivery of critical infrastructure projects that underpin Western Australia's public transport network.

About You

To excel in this role, you should possess:

• Chartered Engineer status with Engineers Australia, or eligibility and commitment to achieving Chartered status within an agreed timeframe.
• Extensive leadership experience within the civil engineering industry.
• Significant experience providing strategic engineering advice to senior leaders and contributing to asset improvement and reliability outcomes.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams responsible for planning, design, commissioning, maintenance and construction activities.
• Demonstrated expertise in asset management frameworks and the development of long-term asset management strategies.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, problem-solving and leadership capabilities.

About Us

The Public Transport Authority (PTA) is a leader in its field, driven by a simple and powerful purpose: getting everyone there. Through constant care, education and forward thinking, we provide a world-class network and workplace that will get everyone there.

Under the PTA, Western Australia’s public transport system is the best in Australia and among the most efficient, clean and safe networks globally. With over 150 million boardings across all services during FY25/26, our buses, ferries and trains move the people of WA where they need to go.

Moving millions of people requires the skill and commitment of a talented workforce, one that is fostered by a culture of inclusivity and benefits from its diversity. This is ultimately what ensures the PTA delivers on our purpose while upholding our values every step of the way.

Our Values

• Safety - We are committed to safety and protecting your future.
• Respect - We value and respect our customers, suppliers and each other.
• Recognition - We recognise each other for achievement, initiative and innovation.
• Integrity - We are honest and ethical.
• Sustainability - We consider the long-term economic, social and environmental impact of everything we do.

You can expect.

Opportunities to grow through personal development and career pathways

Health and Wellbeing programs including access to a free 24/7 onsite Gym

Subsidised Corporate Apparel and Spectacles

Opportunity to join our Social Club offering savings and benefits all year round

There is one permanent full-time opportunity available for an immediate start. Applicants assessed as suitable through this process may be used to fill similar vacancies both fixed term and permanent that may arise within the next 12 months.

To be eligible to work permanently at the PTA you must be either an Australian Citizen, have Permanent Residency status or hold a current visa with permanent working rights in Australia.

The PTA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Further Information

Please contact Robert Stacey, Acting General Manager, on 08 871 for specific information about the role.

For more information about the PTA, please visit www.pta.wa.gov.au.

The Public Transport Authority (PTA) is responsible for the following transport services:

Rail, bus and ferry services in the metropolitan area (Transperth)

Public transport services in regional centres (TransRegional)

Coach and rail passenger services to regional areas (Transwa)

School bus services

Designing, building and maintaining transport infrastructure (see our Projects)

Protecting the long-term viability of the State’s freight rail corridor and infrastructure.

Since 2010, the State’s three key transport agencies - the Public Transport Authority, the Department of Transport and Main Roads - have worked together as the Transport Portfolio to coordinate a smarter, integrated and optimised transport network for WA.