Development Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Flexible working arrangements

Health & wellbeing programs

Training & development

Salary packaging

Job summary

The City of Rockingham is seeking a Development Engineer to join its Planning Department Services Team. 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.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assess Structure Plans, Subdivision Plans, Development Applications and Civil Engineering approvals.
• Apply specialist civil engineering knowledge to support and influence the City’s land development process.
• Coordinate and collaborate within the Planning Department Services Team to deliver efficient approvals.

Skills

Planning process

Composite analysis

Urban water management

Project management

3D Civil

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

3D Civil

Job description

Permanent

Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

The City of Rockingham is an award winning local government located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where the coast comes to life. One of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations. Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

About the role

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:

1. Knowledge of planning process and the relevant statutory guidance for Greenfield subdivision and urban infill development sites.
2. An ability to perform composite analysis, interpret technical data and consider complex design elements attached to the provision of road and drainage infrastructure.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the modelling and implementation of urban water management concepts.
4. Knowledge of project management, construction techniques, materials and coordination of civil engineering related works.
5. Experience with software packages such as 3D Civil.
6. Quality communication (verbal and written) and a high-level negotiation skills.
7. 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 Job Vacancies page).

What we offer

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 off and two additional paid days of absence per year
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• Training and development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.

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

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

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

The City of Rockingham encourages candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.

Attachments:

• Information Pack - Development Engineer - Oct 2026.pdf