Development Engineer

City-of-Rockingham-Wa; City Of Rockingham; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Flexible work arrangements

Health programs and wellbeing

Training and development

Salary packaging

Job summary

BigRedSky Limited in Rockingham, WA, is seeking a Development Engineer to join the Planning Department Services Team. You will apply civil engineering expertise to support the City’s land development processes, including assessing Structure Plans and Development Applications.

To be considered, you must hold a tertiary degree in Civil Engineering and demonstrate knowledge of planning processes, urban drainage, and project management.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of planning process and Greenfield subdivision guidance.
• Ability to perform composite analysis and interpret technical data.
• Experience modelling urban water management concepts.
• Knowledge of project management, construction techniques, and coordination of civil works.
• Experience with 3D Civil software.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Apply civil engineering knowledge to support land development processes.
• Coordinate and assess Structure Plans, Subdivision Plans, Development Applications and approvals.
• Work within the Planning Department Services Team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver compliant outcomes.

Skills

Planning process

Composite analysis

Urban water management

Project management

Quality communication

Team leadership

3D Civil

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

3D Civil

Job description

Planning & Development | Engineering, Planning
Location: Rockingham, WA

Permanent Full-time(average of 38 hours per week)
TheCity of Rockingham is an award winning local government located40km south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where thecoast comes to life. One of the fastest growing localgovernments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible forthe provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities andevents that meet or exceed community expectations. Providinga safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to usand we are committed to employing team members who share the City’sValues of Recognition, Ethics,Service, ProfessionalDevelopment, Empowerment,Communication and Teamwork –RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects ofemployment at the City.

About therole

We are seeking a Development Engineer to join our Planning Department Services Team. In this role, you will apply your specialist civil engineering knowledge to support and influence the City’s land development process., underpinned by a tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering. You will play a role in coordinating and assessing Structure Plans, Subdivision Plans, Development Applications and Civil Engineering approvals.

To be considered for this role, you must address the following selection criteria as part of your online application:

• Knowledge of planning process and the relevant statutory guidance for Greenfield subdivision and urban infill development sites.
• An ability to perform composite analysis, interprettechnical data and consider complex design elements attached to the provision of road and drainage infrastructure.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the modelling andimplementation of urban water management concepts.
• Knowledge of project management, construction techniques,materials and coordination of civil engineering relatedworks.
• Experience with software packages such as 3D Civil.
• Quality communication (verbal and written) and a high-levelnegotiation skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading a team.

Please refer to other “Essential Requirements” of the Job, as outlined in the position description which is included in the information package (available from the City of Rockingham JobVacancies page).

What weoffer

This position offers a gross annual salary of $120,603 -$128,590 per annum and:

• 12% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
• Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days offand two additional paid days of absence per year
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs including aphysical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 perannum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mentalhealth programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)services
• Training and development opportunities including paid studyleave and study fees
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles,etc.

Applications are open until 4pm on 20 October 2026; oruntil a suitable pool of applicants has been received.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

This means the position may close without notice.

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent orfixed-term positions that may become available in the City duringthe next 12 months.

If you identify as a person with disability and requireadjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process pleasecontact the Recruitment Team via email at [e-mail] or phone [phone]. We’re happy to discuss options to assistyou e.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, oralternate methods of applying.

The City of Rockingham encourages candidates from a diverserange of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people livingwith disability and people who speak a first language other thanEnglish.