Asset Services | Engineering, Infrastructure, Procurement/Contract Management, Risk Management, Strategy, Trades/Service
Location: Rockingham, WA
Closing date: 29/09/2026
Permanent
Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)
The City of Rockingham is an award winning local government
located 40KM south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where
the coast comes to life.
One of the fastest growing local
governments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible for
the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and
events that meet or exceed community expectations.
Providing
a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is significant to us
and we are committed to employing team members who share the City's
Values of Recognition, Ethics,
Service, Professional
Development, Empowerment,
Communication and Teamwork –
RESPECT.
These Values are incorporated into all aspects of
employment at the City.
This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who is
energetic, passionate and not afraid to make this role their own by
putting in place the processes necessary to promote future growth
of the business.
The position will require a highly organised,
highly motivated individual who thrives in a fast paced environment
and is empowered to make changes.
You will lead the planning and delivery of complex, built form
major City projects ensuring that they are delivered on time, on
budget and to the highest quality in line with the City and Council
policies and frameworks and industry best practice and codes.
You
will liaise with the contract superintendents, representatives and
administrators as required and be responsible for the creation of
project scopes, specifications, contract documentation and
schedules.
You will be called on to review technical
specifications, drawings and contracts.
You will also provide
excellent advice, technical leadership,



guidance and support to the
Infrastructure Project Delivery Team and the wider organisation.
You will undertake research, investigation and evaluation of new
technologies, products services or initiatives that can deliver
increased level of service or financial benefits along with
developing strategies to deliver complex projects within dynamic
construction environments.
To be considered for this role, you must address the
following selection criteria as part of your online
application:
Well-developed technical knowledge of and minimum five
years' experience in building construction industry
Comprehensive experience managing and coordinating
contractors for major building works, as well as an
all-encompassing project portfolio demonstrating budget,
quality and scheduling success
Demonstrated ability to produce high quality, technical
project scopes, specifications, contracts, estimates and
budgets
Highly developed skills and proven experience in decision
making, negotiation, facilitation and problem solving
Advanced knowledge of tender/contract documents and
frameworks
Highly developed financial management skills
Advanced computer literacy in a range of applications e.g.
Microsoft Office (including MS Project), workflow, asset
management, project management and record keeping systems
Excellent interpersonal skills particularly written and
verbal communication and ability to manage a range of
stakeholders
Working knowledge of WHS legislation, policies and
practices




Tertiary qualifications in project management, building
construction or a related trades field
Professional development in contract, construction or
project management
Current 'C' class driver's licence
We are offering a remuneration package from $111,967 to
$119,224, depending on skills and experience and:
12% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a
further 5%
A variety of health and wellbeing programs - physical
health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 per annum,
free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health
programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off
and two additional paid days of absence per annum
A culture of learning with training/development
opportunities, including paid study leave and study fees
Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles,
etc.
An information package is available on our
website.
Applications must be submitted by 4pm, Tuesday 29
September ****.
Please noate that applications will be assessed as they are
received and candidates may be invited to interview prior to the
close date.
If you are interested in the position, we highly
recommend you apply as soon as possible.
If you identify as a person with disability and require
adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please
contact the Recruitment Team via email at ****** or
phone ************.
We're happy to discuss options to assist you
e.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, or
alternate methods of applying.
The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse
range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living
with disability and people who speak a first language other than
English.
Attachments:
- Information Pack - Senior Project Officer.pdf

📌 Senior Project Officer (Western Australia)
🏢 City of Rockingham
📍 Western Australia