About the Town

Based in the beautiful inner western suburbs of Perth, the Town of Cambridge has some of the best natural areas, open spaces, recreation, and sporting facilities in the state; Town of Cambridge staff can effortlessly enjoy attractions such as City Beach, Galup and Bold Park in their lunch break, or after work.

Our mission is to maintain and enhance our very liveable suburbs, their streetscapes and character and our vibrant activity centres through strategic, cost-effective management of resources and an enhanced community experience.

The Role

Join the Town’s Engineering Services team as Coordinator Civil Design and Projects and lead and manage the Town’s civil design and engineering infrastructure planning function.

With experience in civil engineering design and infrastructure planning you will provide strategic engineering advice, qualified leadership, specialist recommendations to the Town and deliver the Town’s capital works program.

A key focus of the role is leading the planning, design and development of civil infrastructure projects, including roads, footpaths, drainage systems, transport infrastructure and associated public realm improvements. You will manage the design component of the capital works program from concept development and detailed design through to technical specifications, tender documentation, procurement support and design quality assurance, while also identifying grant funding opportunities and preparing successful funding submissions to support the delivery of the Town’s infrastructure program.

The role also involves overseeing the delivery of assigned civil engineering projects, ensuring infrastructure outcomes are practical, sustainable, cost-effective and aligned with the Town’s strategic objectives.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career or looking for a change, apply now!





Selection Criteria

- Demonstrated experience in civil engineering design, infrastructure planning, and the management of consultants delivering engineering projects and capital works programs.

- Demonstrated experience in project management and contract management, particularly within public works or local government environments.

- Proven leadership experience in coordinating multidisciplinary technical teams and managing external consultants to deliver engineering design and infrastructure projects within agreed scope, budget and timeframes.

- Highly developed organisational and planning skills, with the ability to oversee multiple consultant-led projects, competing priorities, budgets, and delivery timeframes simultaneously.

- Demonstrated experience in the preparation, and quality assurance of engineering designs, technical specifications, and tender documentation.

- Sound knowledge of Austroads guidelines, Australian Standards, and other relevant engineering codes, policies, and industry best practices.

- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

- Well-developed negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify practical and effective solutions to complex engineering challenges.

- Demonstrated experience in consultant procurement, contract administration and performance management.





- Demonstrated experience managing consultant-delivered engineering design projects through planning, design, stakeholder engagement and project delivery phases.

Eligibility

- Degree qualification, Advanced Diploma, or equivalent relevant experience in Civil Engineering, Engineering Project Management, or another recognised engineering discipline.

- National Police Clearance (No older than 3 months).

- Australian working rights.

- Current WA 'C' Class Driver's Licence is essential.

Why work for Town of Cambridge

- Up to 17% Superannuation (employer contribution)

- 22 days annual leave per year

- 10 days personal leave

- Health and Wellbeing program

- Employee Assistance Program

- Training and Development opportunities

- Free car parking

- Quarterly staff cultural awards

- 13 weeks Long Service Leave after 10 years service in Local Government. Pro-rata long service leave is available after 7 years' service (long service entitlements are transferable within Local Governments).

How to apply

If you want to help contribute to the Town of Cambridge and make a difference to our community, we would like to hear from you!

Should you require any further information regarding this position please contact Lewis Wise, Manager Engineering Services on (08) •••• •185.

For further information, including detailed positions descriptions, selection criteria, and how to apply for this position please visit the Town of Cambridge Careers page:

https://www.cambridge.wa.gov.au/Town-Council/Careers/Career-opportunities

Closing date: 5pm, Monday, 23 November 2026; interviews may be conducted with suitable candidates prior to the closing date. Therefore, the Town reserves the right to close applications prior to the aforementioned date.

📌 Coordinator Civil Design & Projects (Floreat)
🏢 Town Of Cambridge
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