Engineering Technical Officers

1 week ago

Holmes Chapel, Cheshire East, United Kingdom Shire of Capel Full time £84,000 - £85,000 per year

Posted: 04/12/2025

Closing Date: 18/12/2025

Salary: $80, $84,800.00

Job Type: Various

Location: Capel

Job Category: Engineering,Government, Defence & Emergency,Program & Project Management

  • Two exciting opportunities
  • Diverse projects across roads, subdivisions & infrastructure
  • Work in WA's idyllic South West coastal community

Bring your engineering and project management expertise to the Shire of Capel We currently have two opportunities: 1x full time permanent role and one fixed term full time parental leave cover (up to 12 months). As part of our Infrastructure & Development directorate, you'll provide technical support in the assessment, coordination and delivery of engineering and capital works projects, subdivision compliance, contractor management and extractive industry licensing.

The Shire of Capel is located in the South West, halfway between Bunbury and Busselton. We are nestled between the beach and the forest and are one of the fastest growing coastal Shires in Australia. At the Shire we value Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork which underpin the way we work with our elected members, the community and each other.
Job Description
Job Description:
As An Engineering Technical Officer, You Will

  • Provide technical and administrative support across engineering and capital works projects.
  • Assess traffic management plans, subdivision designs and third party works in road reserves.
  • Manage extractive industry licensing and compliance in line with Shire policies.
  • Assist with project planning, contractor management and asset data collection.
  • Liaise with stakeholders, assist with the preparation of Council reports and support environmental approvals.

Whether you're bringing established expertise or looking to expand your experience, this role offers the chance to grow in civil engineering, project delivery and asset management as part of a supportive team focused on delivering for the community.

The Rewards
As part of our team, you will enjoy:

  • Flexibility and support
  • Investment in you and your career
  • An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected
  • A strong focus on employee wellbeing and safety
  • Full time, 19-day work month
  • Base annual salary circa $84,871 per annum dependent on skills, experience and qualifications
  • Annual leave loading of 17.5%
  • Up to 14% Shire superannuation contribution
  • Access to Shire pool vehicles for work purposes during business hours
  • Employee benefits program offering a wide range of discounts

For further position related duties and requirements please refer to Position Description – Engineering Technical Officer PDF (353KB).

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Desired Skills And Experience
Desired Skills and Experience:
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to join us in servicing our community for the future.

To be considered for this role you will be able to demonstrate:

  • Behaviour that positively demonstrates the Shire's HEART of: Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork
  • Strong knowledge of engineering project management practices for municipal infrastructure such as roads, paths, drainage and landscaping.
  • Experience in engineering design/review, construction techniques, materials and equipment for infrastructure delivery.
  • Understanding of preliminary project planning processes including project briefs, permits, funding applications and budgeting.
  • Experience managing environmental processes realating to road construction.
  • Experience in the development and compliance management of extractive industry licensing.
  • Solid computer literacy with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, MS Project).
  • Current "C" Class WA Driver's Licence.

Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or Project Management, experience in local or state government works programs and knowledge of relevant legislation and industry standards will be highly regarded.

Skills in CAD/survey, traffic management and grant funding processes will further strengthen your application.

Applicants who need assistance with their application or wish to discuss any potential barriers that may prevent them from applying are encouraged to contact Organisational Development on to discuss.

Further position related enquiries can be directed to Shahin Mahmud, Coordinator Engineering or Organisational Development on

Please include a cover letter with your application indicating whether you are applying for the permanent role, the fixed‑term 12‑month role or both.

Applications Close
9.00am on Thursday 18 December 2025.

The Shire of Capel reserves the right to commence interviewing prior to the application close date and close this position for applications early should a suitable candidate be found.

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