Engineering Technical Officer - General

Purchaseyourfreedom; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 104,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Free parking

Boosted superannuation

Study support

Job summary

The City of Stirling is seeking an engineering professional to design traffic, transport and parking solutions that make daily movement safer and more accessible for our community. You will investigate capital works projects, prepare construction plans and documentation, assess designs and liaise with consultants, contractors and agencies to deliver quality infrastructure.

This role requires advanced AutoCAD and design software skills, strong communication and customer service abilities,

Qualifications

• Advanced AutoCAD and design software skills.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of technical design standards.
• Sound time management and organisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and design capital works projects.
• Prepare construction plans and documentation.
• Assess traffic, transport and parking designs.
• Apply relevant standards and guidelines.
• Respond to community and stakeholder enquiries.
• Liaise with consultants, contractors and agencies.
• Prepare cost estimates and quantities.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Time management

Organisation

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

AutoCAD

Design software

Job description

• Compensation: AUD 104,373.21 - AUD 109,867.69 - yearly

Company Description

At the City of Stirling, we’re proud to be WA’s largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused services. With a workforce of 1,500, we’re committed to building an inclusive, capable and future-ready organisation. We invest in our people, embrace innovation, and offer a workplace where flexibility, wellbeing and growth are more than just words - they’re how we work.

Job Description

You’ll play a hands‑on role in designing traffic, transport and parking solutions that make daily movement safer, easier and more accessible for our community. From investigating capital works projects to preparing construction plans and supporting project delivery, your work will help shape the infrastructure that supports a high quality of urban life across the City.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Investigate and design capital works projects
• Prepare construction plans and documentation
• Assess traffic, transport and parking designs
• Apply relevant standards and guidelines
• Respond to community and stakeholder enquiries
• Liaise with consultants, contractors and agencies
• Prepare cost estimates and quantities

We’re looking for a technically capable and customer‑focused engineering professional with strong design, drafting and stakeholder engagement skills. You’ll ideally bring:

• Advanced AutoCAD and design software skills
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Knowledge of technical design standards
• Sound time management and organisation skills

Additional Information

At the City of Stirling, you’ll be supported to do meaningful work while enjoying benefits that help you grow, stay well and balance work with life.

• Work Your Way– Flexible hours and free parking
• Rewarding You– Boosted superannuation and extra leave options
• Grow With Us– Leadership programs and study support

Ready to Make a Real Impact?

If you’re ready to use your engineering design skills to support safer streets, better transport outcomes and practical community‑focused infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.

Further Information

To be considered for this role, applicants must hold a current National Police Clearance under three months old, or be willing to obtain one, and maintain a current Western Australian C class driver’s licence.

A valid White Card is desirable.

Questions? Reach out to Russell Jackson on [phone]

The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work‑life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.

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