Why Join Us?

The City of South Perth's talented workforce prides itself on delivering excellent service to the community. Located 4kms from the Perth CBD and bordering the stunning Swan River, the City is widely recognised for its active places and beautiful spaces.

As an organisation, we are committed to being an employer of choice by attracting and retaining values based and customer service orientated people. When employed by us, you will have the opportunity to thrive, as well as take advantage of great working conditions and benefits including:

- 5 weeks Annual Leave plus 17.5% Leave Loading
- Purchase up to 4 Additional Weeks of annual leave per year
- Adaptable Working Arrangements
- Free Parking
- 8 weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Flexitime available for full time employees
- Learning and Professional Development opportunities, including the popular Perth Inner City Mentor Program
- Award winning Health and Wellness Program, free and onsite for all employees
- Flu Vaccinations and Skin Screening
- Outdoor Active Classes and Team Activity Challenges
- Yoga and Pilates
- Physical Nutrition programs
- Financial wellbeing tools
- Mental Health and Safety seminars

- Superannuation 1/1 Sessions
- Corporate Discounts with major Health Insurance Providers (up to 7% discounts)
- Personal Leave up to 14 days per year (based on length of service)
- Inclusive and Safe workplace practices
- We are also working towards becoming a Menopause Friendly Employer.

About the Position Working within our Engineering Services team, the Civil Design Coordinator is responsible for providing leadership to the Civil Design team in the planning, design,



and delivery of the annual Capital Works Program, with a particular focus on traffic and transport engineering. The role ensures compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and organisational policies while maintaining promoting best practice and continuous improvement in service delivery.

To be successful in this position you will need to demonstrate:

- Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, meeting the requirements for membership (or eligibility for membership) of Engineers Australia, together with substantial experience in civil design, traffic engineering and transport planning within a local government and/ or metropolitan environment.
- Demonstrated leadership and people management skills, including the ability to lead, mentor and develop employees.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of engineering standards, specifications and guidelines applicable to road, drainage, traffic and transport design, including Main Roads WA, Austroads and relevant Australian Standards.
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office and specialised technical software, including AutoCAD and SIDRA.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- A current National Police Clearance.
- A current Western Australian 'C' Class Driver's Licence.

Please see the attached position description for further information.

Ready to Apply





If you're ready to be a part of our diverse and progressive team, please submit an online application using the 'Apply Here' button on the City's website. Supporting documents should be saved in .pdf format. Hardcopy applications may also be provided to our Civic Centre Reception. Applications in formats that cannot be opened will not be assessed.

For more information regarding the position, please contact, Jan Augustin, Manager Engineering Services, on [08 9474 0777](tel:08 9474 0777) and visit the City's website southperth.wa.gov.au/careers

Applications close at 4.00pm AWST on Thursday 20 August 2026.

Please note: Applications are considered as they are received and interviews will be arranged accordingly. The City reserves the right to close advertisements early, therefore an early application is strongly encouraged. By submitting an application, you consent to the City storing and using your data for the purposes of recruitment activities.

The City of South Perth acknowledges and pays respect to the traditional custodians of the land upon which we live, work and play - the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation.

The City of South Perth is an equal opportunity employer, who is committed to providing an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

This publication is available in alternative formats on request; please contact the Customer Service Team to request alternative format type (08) 9474 0777 9474 0777).

📌 Civil Design Coordinator (People Leader) (South Perth)
🏢 City of South Perth
📍 South Perth