Senior Drainage Engineer

• Full time (76 hours per fortnight)
• Nine-day fortnight option
• Generous superannuation (up to 17%, conditions apply)
• Five weeks annual leave
• Free parking onsite
• Electric vehicle charging facilities onsite
• Health and Wellness program (including free annual skin checks/flu vaccinations, biennial health assessments, seasonal fitness and wellness sessions)
• Access to health fund corporate discount
• Access to on-site gym facility (at the Civic Centre)
• Great location (on Albany Highway, close to Tonkin and Roe highways)

• Salary range:

• Level 7 $112,491 to $119,216 plus super (Drainage Engineer)

• Level 8 $122,148 to $129,054 plus super (Senior Drainage Engineer)

About The City Of Gosnells (City)
The City serves a diverse community of more than 135,000 residents. The City is a large local government organisation in Western Australia with a reputation for professionalism, innovation and excellence. City employees enjoy a work environment that encourages professional development and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

About This Position
The City is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated drainage engineering professional to join our Engineering Design team. This role manages and provides technical expertise in all aspects of the City's engineering drainage planning and design responsibilities.

The Senior Drainage Engineer will undertake coordination responsibilities including (but not limited to):

• Coordinate drainage projects while using the City's corporate software and asset management systems
• Review of the City's drainage plans and update where required
• Provide advice to Subdivision Development team with the management of stormwater
• Regular assessment of community needs in relation to the adopted strategic plan and develop appropriate responses and strategies
• Coordinate consultation strategies including facilitating public meetings associated with drainage programs

What We Are Looking For
To be successful, you must be able to demonstrate:

• Comprehensive understanding of, and substantial experience in drainage management practices including knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, acts and guidelines
• Comprehensive stormwater drainage modelling and design experience using software such as InfoWorks ICM and AutoCAD
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external staff and stakeholders
• High level prioritisation skills with ability to manage tasks effectively and accurately
• Proven ability to work effectively as a member of a small professional team and independently

We also welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates who may not meet all criteria but are interested in the Drainage Engineering role (Level 7). Please review the position descriptions for further details on each role.

Essential Requirements

• Qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Driver's licence.
• Current National Police clearance (less than three months old). Please note: This is not essential to apply for the role but will be required at a later stage as it is an appointment condition.

In return we can offer you

• A competitive salary and additional superannuation contributions
• Opportunities to grow your skills and career
• A supportive and forward-thinking work environment where your contributions shape the community's future.

Ready to apply?
For more information or to apply visit the City's website.

Human Resources can be contacted on for any questions.

Applications close at 4pm on Friday 21st November 2025.
The City of Gosnells embraces diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, young people and people with disability.