URBAN WATER PROJECT OFFICER

Looking for a role where your engineering expertise can make a real difference? Join the City of Canning’s Engineering Services team in this part-time opportunity, where you’ll help plan and improve the City’s drainage network, support flood risk planning and bring Water Sensitive Urban Design into projects that shape our community.

With the flexibility of 0.50 FTE and a maximum-term contract through to January 2028, this is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while enjoying a balanced working arrangement.

About the role

As the Urban Water Project Officer, you’ll play an important role in planning and improving the City’s drainage infrastructure. You’ll identify opportunities and investigate solutions to upgrade the stormwater drainage network, support long-term asset planning and incorporate Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) into projects where it adds value.

Your work will help inform the City’s Stormwater CAPEX program, strengthen the resilience of our drainage network and support better planning for future flood risk.

A snapshot of your new role:

- Part-time, 0.50 FTE – maximum-term contract until Friday 14 January 2028
- Salaried Officers Level 4B – 5A.
- Based at our Administration Building in Cannington.
- Play a key role in delivering the City Water Strategy and reducing flood risk from climate change.

What you’ll be doing:

- Preparing and maintaining the City’s Stormwater Management Plan with the Drainage Engineer – including the implementation of an action plan.
- Contribute to the development of a five-year rolling Stormwater program.
- Project managing drainage renewals, upgrades and new asset designs – from scoping, design and assisting with cost estimates through to delivery.
- Reviewing hydraulic and hydrology modelling.




- Keeping drainage asset data accurate and complete as a single source of truth.
- Continue stakeholder engagement with with Water Corporation, State Government agencies, neighbouring local governments and community stakeholders.

What you will bring to the role:

- A relevant tertiary qualification related to Water Sensitive Urban Design.
- Experience managing and delivering WSUD projects.
- Demonstrated experience reviewing stormwater design drawings and reports, scoping documents, construction cost estimates, and asset and operations plans.
- Experience developing strategies, plans and reports for complex local government issues, and working with government organisations and infrastructure.
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the initiative and judgement to work effectively as part of a team.
- A current satisfactory National Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain one).
- Local or State Government experience, or qualifications in Asset and/or Project Management, will be highly regarded.

For a closer look at the role please refer to the Position Description attached to the vacancy in our recruitment portal. Why you will love working at the City!

- A Maximum-Term Part time role (38 hours per fortnight) in a welcoming and thriving City.
- $111,021.89 - $119,922.21 per annum pro rata + super.
- 17.5% paid Annual Leave Loading for when you take annual leave.




- We match super contributions to help you save for your future.
- Discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skins checks and other well-being events.
- Great year-round wellbeing and social calendars!
- Free on-site parking.
- Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
- Genuine commitment to learning and development.
- Membership to Canning and Riverton Leisureplexes (gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness).

Impact the Community in a Big Way The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference! With a population of around 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all. Canning welcomes you to apply:

To view the position description or complete an application including your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred) visit www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs, select the position and click “APPLY”. You may also contact Justin Wells, Service Lead Transport & Design Engineering, on 0478 258 281 for a confidential discussion. The City will not be accepting candidates through agency at this time.

Applications are open until 5 pm, Tuesday 10 November 2026. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.

The City of Canning is a child safe organisation and reserves the right to request the relevant working with children qualification from prospective candidates where required.

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