Cockburn is one of the major Coastal Cities found in the state of Western Australia. Situated just 22km south of Perth, this coastal City is renowned for its historical and tourism features along with its agriculture and ship building industries. Boasting some of Western Australia’s best inland lakes, major tourism attractions and leisure activities, Cockburn also has a chain of five lakes running north to south through the heart of the City and sixteen Aboriginal campsites. Cockburn is very much a developing City, with a good mix of residential and rural areas, and is at an exciting stage of its growth. With about 27,000 residential places and over 2,000 businesses, it still has the capacity for another 15,000 residential areas and the city centres and facilities that come with such residential growth to meet the community’s needs and expectations.

Reporting to the Director-Engineering & Works, this influential and challenging role provides strategic leadership and management to a diverse and talented group of professionals in the Engineering team. The primary objectives of this role are to effectively and efficiently manage, lead and develop forward plans for the Design Department, Roads Department and Development Services. Advanced budget and expenditure control skills and knowledge of State and Commonwealth Government Departments are essential criteria for this role as are excellent verbal and written communication skills, negotiation and planning skills. Interested candidates must also possess a relevant engineering qualification, have proven management, organisational and supervisory skills and experience operating at a senior management level.  

A performance bonus, motor vehicle, generous superannuation, professional development opportunities and subsidised gym membership are only some of the generous employment conditions available to the successful candidates for these roles.

For further information, or to receive an Application Kit for either vacancy, please apply online at www.beilby.com.au quoting the relevant reference and upload a comprehensive CV and covering letter addressing the selection criteria. Should you require any additional assistance in making your application, please contact Chris Lequaietermaine on (08) 9323 8888. Ref: WAU15054