Graduate Engineering Officer

Graduate Engineering Officer (Ref: 1348)

About the position:

This position provides engineering support across the Infrastructure Services department with a focus on engineering investigations, roads in compliance with MRWA guidelines to regional road network and asset management, capital works, and asset creation proposals, including funding applications.  The role will also assist with civil design, drafting and estimating, and sustainability and environment initiatives.

Key accountabilities:

• Provide technical and engineering support to the Infrastructure Services department, under the general guidance of the Principal Engineer and Coordinator Design.
• Assist in the assessment of town planning and building applications (including structure plans, subdivisions, stormwater management plans and strategies, and road use assessments), preparing draft comments and conditions notes on behalf of Infrastructure Services Department to be reviewed by an Engineering Officer.
• Process development engineering applications (including crossover installations, bond administration and compliance matters) in accordance with the relevant legal provisions and the City’s Land Development Specifications, developing knowledge of the approvals process.
• Undertake site inspections and engineering investigations in response to requests, complaints and queries on Infrastructure Services related matters, and prepare accurate records, reports and recommendations.

For further information and to view the position description, visit www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment/.

To gain a better understanding of the role or to discuss the position qualification requirements in detail, please call Chris Edwards, Manager Project Delivery and Engineering on (08) 9956 6949 9956 6949).

Position requirements:

The successful applicant will ideally hold a Degree in Civil Engineering or Design or progressing towards a Degree. Applicants with significant experience in the design and preparation of civil drawings in 12D and/or AutoCAD including project cost estimating will also be considered.

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

Remuneration and benefits:

This position offers a salary starting from $92,692 per annum, commensurate with the successful applicant’s 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)
• 22 Annual Leave days per annum
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Flexible working arrangements
• 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. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.

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.

Interested in applying?

Visit the City’s website: www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment/ to apply for this position.

To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are advised to include the following:

1. A current resume
2. A written response (maximum 1250 characters per criteria) addressing the following selection criteria inclusive of examples to support your claims:

i. Experience in investigations and the preparation of engineering planning reports

ii. Sound understanding of civil engineering principles and practices, with a developing knowledge of development engineering, subdivision and infrastructure assets

iii. Developing knowledge and appreciation of relevant legislation, regulations, Australian Standards, Austroads and Main Roads WA guidelines, and current development engineering requirements within Western Australia (including IPWEA subdivision guidelines)

iv. Sound written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear reports and correspondence and to liaise with interna and external stakeholders

v. Excellent time management skills with ability to organise workloads, meet deadlines and maintain high levels

vi. Ability to use relevant engineering, drafting, MS Office applications and spatial software or a demonstrated aptitude to learn

Applications close 4pm Thursday 15 October 2026.

Ross McKim

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER