• Full Time Permanent
• One of the Fastest Growing Local Governments in Australia with great Career Opportunities!
• Family Friendly - 9-day Fortnights / Hybrid WFH / Paid Parental Leave!
• 12% Super - Choose to co-contribute and receive up to 18%!

Avoid the city chaos and embrace the family friendly, country town atmosphere of Mundijong! Use your proven background in Project Engineering to help shape our rapidly growing Shire.

Join us at "The Shire"

Here at "The Shire" we live and breathe our values of Accountability, Collaboration and Trust to proactively support our fellow employees and our local community.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Engineer to join our dynamic team. This is an opportunity to bring your technical expertise, project delivery experience and genuine passion for engineering to a role where you can help deliver quality infrastructure outcomes for our growing community.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting with the initiation, planning and delivery of multiple capital works projects and programs, including roads, drainage, paths and other civil infrastructure projects.
• Preparing and administering project briefs, tender documentation and expressions of interest to support effective planning, procurement and delivery of infrastructure works.
• Providing technical input during project concept, scoping, design and construction phases to support practical, sustainable and cost-effective outcomes.
• Identifying project risks and applying appropriate mitigation strategies to support safe, efficient and compliant project delivery.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, consultants, contractors, government authorities and community members to ensure projects are coordinated and delivered effectively.
• Undertaking regular site inspections to monitor progress, confirm works are delivered in accordance with approved designs and specifications, and support contractor performance management.
• Administering contract and project management requirements in line with the Shire's Project Management Framework, including progress assessments, variation claims, payment verification and record keeping.
• Coordinating practical completion inspections, defects management, quality assurance documentation and the capture of 'as constructed' records for completed projects.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in project engineering, civil infrastructure delivery or capital works projects, ideally within roads, drainage, paths or related municipal infrastructure.
• Sound knowledge of civil construction practices, technical standards, design documentation, project estimation and contract administration requirements.
• Proven ability to manage competing project priorities, monitor contractor performance, assess progress claims and variations, and maintain accurate project records.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with consultants, contractors, internal teams, government authorities and the community.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach with a commitment to safe, sustainable, cost-effective and high-quality project outcomes.
• A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline, and a genuine commitment to ongoing professional development.

The important stuff

The annual salary for this role is $105,895, with the potential to negotiate a higher salary depending on the skills, qualifications and experience you bring to the role.

In addition to the opportunity to swap the city commute for our natural environment and rural outlook, you will also have access to a range of great benefits:

• Free local gym membership
• If you choose to contribute additional super, we will match up to 3% as a co-contribution
• Wellness programs including Fitness passport
• Free counselling, health assessments and health insurance discounts, annual flu vaccination and skin cancer screening
• Two additional Local Government days off per year
• The option of Purchased Leave
• Salary packaging options, including novated leasing
• Professional development opportunities - study leave and study assistance
• Free Onsite Parking

About the Shire

With the Administration office located in Mundijong just 45 minutes from the Perth CBD on the picturesque backdrop of the Darling Scarp, our Shire is one of the fastest growing Local Governments in Australia.

Our community comes from all walks of life, and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not only because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes our organisation stronger.

Where do I apply?

Applications close on Monday 27th of July 2026, but we are reviewing applications as they come in and the position may close earlier than expected. We recommend you apply as soon as possible. We encourage applications from all areas, including Mandurah, Peel and Pinjarra regions.

Note: The Shire will collect personal information from you during the recruitment process, which will only be used or disclosed when required to effectively process your application.