Operations Engineering Technical Officer

Permanent full-time

Salary $81,974 - $97,482 per annum + 12% super

Benefits

- Health and Wellbeing program
- Superannuation co-contribution options for eligible employees
- 17.5% leave loading
- Access to Fitness Passport

Organisational Overview

Join a hands‑on team shaping the future of Fremantle’s streets, transport networks, and public spaces. At the City, you’ll be trusted to deliver real results; balancing practical infrastructure with community‑focused design. We support technical rigour, creative problem‑solving, and compliance that adds value (not red tape).

Work alongside experienced engineers, planners and field staff who take pride in doing things properly. Our projects are varied and community‑minded, offering the chance to see your work through from design to delivery.

The City of Fremantle is currently seeking to appoint an Operations Engineering Technical Officer to support the delivery of infrastructure civil engineering services by providing efficient and high‑quality technical and administrative assistance, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of capital and maintenance programs, contributing to timely, cost‑effective, and quality infrastructure outcomes. Ensure compliant and effective procurement and financial administration processes, including tender support, purchasing, invoicing, and budget coordination.
- Support the effective coordination of contractors, utilities, and asset stakeholders to ensure integrated and efficient service delivery. Maintain an up to date,



technical knowledge of civil engineering and construction maintenance trends, techniques and legislation to support effective delivery of civil engineering and maintenance activities.
- Provide responsive and professional support to customers and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and accurate management of service requests.
- Maintain and utilise corporate systems and administrative processes to support reporting, documentation, and operational effectiveness.

To be considered for this position, you will need

- Knowledge in engineering infrastructure capital and maintenance projects, including working with internal and external resources.
- Technical knowledge of Australian Standards, Safety Standards and Quality Management processes essential to the delivery of municipal infrastructure works.
- Technical knowledge of the preparation of tender documentation, procurement and contract management.
- Current WA "C" class driver's license.
- Diploma qualification in engineering/project management or similar operational field experience

The City of Fremantle promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. The City encourages people of all ages, genders, and abilities, Aboriginal Australians and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job.

If you have any access needs that may require reasonable adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, please get in touch with the contact below. If you are an Aboriginal person or a person with a Disability who would like assistance with your application, please contact the Jobs and Skills Centre on .

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

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📌 Operations Engineering Technical Officer (Fremantle)
🏢 City of Fremantle
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