About the role

Join the City of Swan as the Major Projects Engineer within the Strategic Asset Management Team, responsible for the planning of major civil infrastructure projects across the City. The position represents the City’s interests on major infrastructure projects led by external agencies, including Main Roads WA and the Public Transport Authority. It also coordinates early project planning, modelling, design, approvals and funding submissions for the city’s own major civil projects to ensure the projects are well positioned for delivery. The role brings strong civil engineering expertise together with strategic planning, stakeholder negotiation and advocacy to support the City’s growing infrastructure needs.

Key accountabilities include, but are not limited to;

- Liaising and negotiating with external agencies such as Main Roads WA, Public Transport Authority and Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage who are planning to undertake major infrastructure projects within the City of Swan to ensure the City’s interests are represented.
- Planning the City’s major infrastructure projects including commissioning modelling and designs, seeking approvals, coordinating land acquisitions, preparing funding applications and project charters.
- Providing advice and assisting with the preparation of condition surveys, strategies, audits and 10 Year Capital Work Plans.
- Leading the preparation of grant and advocacy submissions for major civil infrastructure including Metropolitan Regional Roads Group, and other State or Federal grants.

About you

The successful candidate will have the following:

- Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering – eligible to be a member of Engineer Australia, or a related discipline, or substantial equivalent experience.
- Extensive experience in infrastructure management and/or civil design and/or construction.




- Experience in project planning and/or project management.
- Demonstrated staff management and time management skills.
- Demonstrated communication and negotiation skills.
- Current Driver’s Licence
- A satisfactory National Police Certificate is required.

For more information about the role, please refer to the position description.

About working with us

The salary for this position will be from $115,393.15 to $131,077.28 per annum, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

You will also enjoy benefits, including

- Flexibility to balance work and life through supported work from home and a 19-day month
- Excellent leave entitlements, e.g. purchase additional leave, Local Government public holiday
- Generous superannuation contributions up to a total combined 17 per cent
- Comprehensive employee wellness program
- Generous study assistance (terms and conditions apply)
- Free parking options available
- Travelsmart allowance to support public transport use or cycling to work.

About the City

The City of Swan covers 1,042 square kilometres, representing nearly 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. It includes 42 suburbs from Bullsbrook to Bushmead, Ballajura to Gidgegannup, and it is among the fastest-growing regions in Western Australia. The City is home to the iconic Swan River and the internationally celebrated Swan Valley, founded in 1829. It is a sought-after destination to live, work, and visit, combining quality services and amenities with a beautiful natural setting.





The area also holds profound cultural importance for the Whadjuk Noongar people, reflecting more than 40,000 years of connection to the Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River). Today, the City is a dynamic and diverse community, where one in three residents was born overseas, and one in five speaks a language other than English at home.

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life for our community by delivering our vision of ‘one city, diverse people, culture and places’ through shared values of respect, excellence, accountability and leadership.

At the City of Swan, we are committed to recruiting and retaining the right people and creating a excellent place to work. We offer our employees real careers, real impact, and real rewards.

We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ+, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.

For more information about this position, please contact Mashallah Lover – Strategic Asset Management Coordinator directly at (08) •••• •475.

For queries regarding the application process, please contact our friendly People Services team on (08) •••• •558.

To apply, please submit a cover letter that outlines your qualifications and experience and why you would be a good fit for this role, and a resume via the link.

Closing date: Monday 9th November 2026 at 5PM AWST

The City of Swan reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date. The City also reserves the right to close the vacancy early; therefore, if you are interested in this position, please submit an application as early as possible.

*No agencies, please.

📌 Major Projects Engineer (Midland)
🏢 City of Swan
📍 Midland