Planning & Development | Engineering, Planning
Location: Rockingham, WA
Closing date: 20/10/2026
PermanentFull-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.
About the
role
We are seeking a Development Engineer to join our Planning
Department Services Team.
In this role, you will apply your
specialist civil engineering knowledge to support and influence the
City's land development process.
, underpinned by a tertiary
qualification in Civil Engineering.
You will play a role in
coordinating and assessing Structure Plans, Subdivision Plans,
Development Applications and Civil Engineering approvals.
To be considered for
this role, you must address the following selection criteria as
part of your online application:
Knowledge of planning process and the relevant statutory
guidance for Greenfield subdivision and urban infill
development sites.
An ability to perform composite analysis,



interpret
technical data and consider complex design elements attached to
the provision of road and drainage infrastructure.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the modelling and
implementation of urban water management concepts.
Knowledge of project management, construction techniques,
materials and coordination of civil engineering related
works.
Experience with software packages such as 3D Civil.
Quality communication (verbal and written) and a high-level
negotiation skills.
Demonstrated experience leading a team.
Please refer to other "Essential Requirements" of the Job, as
outlined in the position description which is included in the
information package (available from the City of Rockingham Job
Vacancies page).
What we
offer
This position offers a gross annual salary of $120,603 -
$128,590 per annum and:
12% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a
further 5%
Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off
and two additional paid days of absence per year
A variety of health and wellbeing programs including a
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
Training and development opportunities including paid study
leave and study fees
Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles,
etc.
Applications are open until 4pm on 20 October ****; or
until a suitable pool of applicants has been received.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and
interviews may commence prior to the closing date.
We encourage you
to apply as soon as possible.
The City reserves the right to close applications early, should
it consider a suitable pool of candidates have been received.
This means the position may close without notice.
If you are
interested in the position, we highly recommend that you apply as
soon as possible.
This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or
fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during
the next 12 months.
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 candidates 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 - Development Engineer - Oct ****.pdf

📌 Development Engineer (Western Australia)
🏢 City of Rockingham
📍 Western Australia