City of Busselton – Where Lifestyle Meets Prospect

Why work for the City of Busselton:

Working at the City of Busselton means job security, work/life balance and a rewarding career at one of the most progressive, diverse and ambitious Local Governments in the state, located in the picturesque southwest coastal region of WA. We offer:

- Permanent Full Time and Part Time Roles
- Competitive, negotiable salary depending on skills and experience
- Generous superannuation scheme up to 15.75%
- Financial relocation assistance to eligible applicants
- Excellent employee benefits including the potential to salary package a novated lease vehicle and housing, gym membership, and corporate health discounts

About the role:

As a Civil Designer you will be responsible for providing professional civil engineering design, drafting and project support services for the planning, development and delivery of the City's infrastructure programs. You will prepare engineering designs, specifications, estimates and technical documentation, and coordinating assigned projects, liaising with stakeholders, consultants and contractors to achieve project outcomes.

This is a hands-on position where your technical skills will directly contribute to the development of roads, drainage, and civil infrastructure that supports our vibrant community.

What you’ll be doing:

- Creating and delivering detailed designs and cost estimates for civil infrastructure projects.
- Using Microstation, 12D and other CAD software to complete accurate drawings.




- Undertaking traffic investigations and develop practical solutions.
- Liaising with internal teams, contractors, and consultants to ensure projects run smoothly.
- Providing expert advice on standards, specifications, and policies.
- Conducting site inspections and resolving design-related issues.

What you’ll bring to the role:

- Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or experience in civil design.
- Strong CAD skills (Microstation and 12D preferred).
- Knowledge of estimating, budgeting, and project administration.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Pre-employment Requirements:

- Current C class driver’s licence
- National Police Clearance not more than six months old
- White Card
- Proof of right to work in Australia

Apply: Please click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. Please ensure you attach a copy of your current resume and a brief letter outlining your relevant skills and experience.

Enquiries: Todd Della Bosca: Senior Technical Officer Design on (08) 9781 1729 or Human Resources on (08) 9781 1727.

Closing date: Applications are invited until 4.30pm on Monday 19 October 2026. Screening of applications may take place throughout the advertising period.

The City of Busselton aims to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and encourages applications from Aboriginal Australians, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people living with a disability and people of all ages.

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