Principal Engineer (Ref: 1343)

About the position:

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.

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

To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Chris Edwards, Manager Project Delivery and Engineering on (08) 9956 6949.

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. 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. 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: Employment - City of Greater Geraldton jobs 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. Demonstrated diverse experience in community infrastructure planning, civil engineering design, transport engineering, stormwater drainage and asset management

ii. Comprehensive knowledge of infrastructure engineering standards such as Austroads, Australian Standards and MRWA standards

iii. Proven leadership and team management capability

iv. Highly developed emotional intelligence, negotiation, problem solving and conflict resolution skills to enable effective liaison with all people at all levels and to persuade others to adopt particular methods or strategies where there are conflicting interests and opinions

v. Well-developed analytical, numeracy, financial management and administration, written, verbal and report writing and computer skills

Applications close 4pm Wednesday 8 July 2026.

Please note applications will not be reviewed prior to the closing date listed above.

Ross McKim

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER