The Shire of
Derby/West Kimberley is offering an excellent opportunity for a suitably
qualified, experienced and self-motivated
Derby/West Kimberley is offering an excellent opportunity for a suitably
qualified, experienced and self-motivated
Engineering
Technical Officer wishing to work in the challenging and growing environment of
Derby (gateway to the gorges).
Technical Officer wishing to work in the challenging and growing environment of
Derby (gateway to the gorges).
Our Shire is in
the North of Western Australia with a population of approximately 9,500 people
while our main town of Derby has a
the North of Western Australia with a population of approximately 9,500 people
while our main town of Derby has a
population of
4,500 people. Our location provides for a variety of leisure activities
including superb fishing, boating, sightseeing and
4,500 people. Our location provides for a variety of leisure activities
including superb fishing, boating, sightseeing and
sporting
pursuits. On your doorstep are some truly stunning and untouched wilderness
areas like the famed Buccaneer Archipelago,
pursuits. On your doorstep are some truly stunning and untouched wilderness
areas like the famed Buccaneer Archipelago,
National Parks
and Gorges, and the mighty Fitzroy River.
and Gorges, and the mighty Fitzroy River.
In this you role
will provide Project Management and Contract Management for engineering of
capital and maintenance works,
will provide Project Management and Contract Management for engineering of
capital and maintenance works,
specifically
civil road construction and stormwater drainage projects. You will also provide
support with technical requirements,
civil road construction and stormwater drainage projects. You will also provide
support with technical requirements,
including design
and engineering plans and preparation of specifications for proposed work. You
will liaise with customers, contractors
and engineering plans and preparation of specifications for proposed work. You
will liaise with customers, contractors
and internal
staff; report writing, conduct onsite inspections, assess and check compliance
of engineering plans, drawings and projects.
staff; report writing, conduct onsite inspections, assess and check compliance
of engineering plans, drawings and projects.
SALARY
PACKAGE: $129,456 TO $135,079 PA
PACKAGE: $129,456 TO $135,079 PA
We are offering
an attractive salary and a range of benefits (if applicable) including:
an attractive salary and a range of benefits (if applicable) including:
Cash Component
$85,908 to $90,877 pa | Includes: Location Allowance; Travel Allowance and
Utility Subsidy
$85,908 to $90,877 pa | Includes: Location Allowance; Travel Allowance and
Utility Subsidy
Other Benefits
Include: Five Weeks Annual Leave; Superannuation up to 16.5%; Accommodation at
a Nominal Rent; Restricted Private use of Shire Vehicle and Training and
Development Opportunities.
Include: Five Weeks Annual Leave; Superannuation up to 16.5%; Accommodation at
a Nominal Rent; Restricted Private use of Shire Vehicle and Training and
Development Opportunities.
Reimbursement of
Reasonable Relocation Expenses will also be Offered to the Preferred Applicant.
Reasonable Relocation Expenses will also be Offered to the Preferred Applicant.
You will have
tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering / Engineering Surveying and/or
have considerable relevant experience; outstanding communication (verbal and
written), incorporating well-developed interpersonal skills; relevant
experience in tender and
tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering / Engineering Surveying and/or
have considerable relevant experience; outstanding communication (verbal and
written), incorporating well-developed interpersonal skills; relevant
experience in tender and
contract
management; developed skills in planning/estimating civil engineering works;
well-developed time management,
management; developed skills in planning/estimating civil engineering works;
well-developed time management,
organisational
skills, problem solving and good computer skills.
skills, problem solving and good computer skills.
For further
information about this position please contact Chris Hurstfield, Manager
Engineering Services on (08) 9191 0956
information about this position please contact Chris Hurstfield, Manager
Engineering Services on (08) 9191 0956
Applicants are
advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria found within the
position description (www.sdwk.wa.gov.au); provide detailed curriculum vitae
which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position
requirements and at least two work referees.
advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria found within the
position description (www.sdwk.wa.gov.au); provide detailed curriculum vitae
which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position
requirements and at least two work referees.
It is the
responsibility of the applicant to ensure their application is received in full
prior to the closing date and time.
responsibility of the applicant to ensure their application is received in full
prior to the closing date and time.
Mail: Chief
Executive Officer Email: recruitment@sdwk.wa.gov.au
Executive Officer Email: recruitment@sdwk.wa.gov.au
Confidential
Application for Engineering
Application for Engineering
Shire of
Derby/West Kimberley
Derby/West Kimberley
PO Box 94
Derby WA 6728
Applications
close: 4:00pm, Wednesday 25th February 2015
close: 4:00pm, Wednesday 25th February 2015
Stephen Gash
Chief Executive
Officer
Officer
Council is an
equal opportunity employer and enjoys a smoke free workplace. Canvasing of
Councillors will disqualify applications.
equal opportunity employer and enjoys a smoke free workplace. Canvasing of
Councillors will disqualify applications.
