Principal Engineer

Careers at Council; Geraldton; On-site; AUD 152,312 - 186,159; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 21% Superannuation

27 Annual Leave days

Health & Wellbeing Program

Career opportunities

Study Assistance

Free parking

Job summary

Careers at Council is seeking a Principal Engineer responsible for leading the Engineering Services function within the City of Greater Geraldton. This role includes coordinating municipal technical expertise and regulatory advice while ensuring compliance with Australian standards.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Civil Engineering, with substantial experience in infrastructure planning, design, and asset management. Benefits include a competitive salary package and up to 21% superannuation.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop and deliver capital works programs.
• Sound understanding of relevant Australian engineering standards.
• Experience in community infrastructure planning and asset management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Engineering Services team effectively.
• Develop and implement annual budgets for the Engineering Services team.
• Provide professional engineering advice to various stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership skills

Technical expertise in Civil Engineering

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Principal Engineer (Ref: 1343)

This position leads and manages the Engineering Services function within the City’s Project Delivery & Engineering branch. The role is responsible for effectively co‑ordinating the provision of municipal technical expertise, regulatory advice and engineering design across the organisation. The Engineering Services function delivers infrastructure engineering solutions that are practical, aligned with the community needs and aspirations, sustainable, and optimise life‑cycle cost. All outcomes must comply with relevant legislation, City policies and procedures and relevant Australian standards.

Key accountabilities

• Effectively lead and manage the Engineering Services team to ensure the efficient delivery of the team’s outputs and services.
• Develop, implement and monitor annual budgets and operational plans for the Engineering Services team.
• Review, prepare and implement engineering procedures, standards and specifications to ensure that the Engineering Services team outputs are safe, fit‑for‑purpose and compliant.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to provide professional engineering advice to staff, other departments, management, Councillors, State Government representatives, and the community.

Position requirements

The successful applicant will hold a degree in Civil Engineering with relevant experience in a similar role, bringing broad experience across community infrastructure planning, design, transport, drainage, and asset management, and proven ability to develop and deliver capital works programs and budgets. They must have sound understanding of relevant standards, strong technical expertise, and the ability to apply excellent communication, problem‑solving and leadership skills to deliver quality engineering outcomes for the community.

Completion of a pre‑employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits

This role is offered as a five (5) year fixed term contract. A salary package of up to $169,236.48 per annum will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.

Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:

• Up to 21% Superannuation (with superannuation co‑contribution scheme)
• 27 Annual Leave days per annum
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Career opportunities
• Study Assistance
• Centrally located
• Free parking

About the City

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia’s Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA’s key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful.

The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.