Project Engineer

Fixed Term (three years)

Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

The City of Rockingham is an award winning local government located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where the coast comes to life. One of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations. Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City's Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Project Engineer to provide exceptional strategic and operational leadership, direction, development, mentoring and support for the Civil/Capital Projects within waste and landfill services. This role is responsible for:

• Coordinating the development, implementation and delivery of the civil and capital programmes
• Overseeing the planning and execution of construction projects, including landfill cell construction and the installation of new infrastructure.
• Preparing contract documentation and technical specifications; assessing and evaluating tender/quotation submissions
• Act as a technical lead for landfill operations, focusing on efficiency, and leading improvement projects for infrastructure like gas and leachate systems.
• Ensuring compliance with work health and safety requirements in construction projects

A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering and Project Management is essential for this role, as is demonstrated knowledge and experience in project/contract management of civil infrastructure or construction projects. Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar design software is essential, with demonstrated experience in preparing detailed civil engineering drawings and models. You should also have highly developed leadership and team building skills, with the ability to build positive team cultures, be passionate about safety in the workplace and be able to manage a range of stakeholders to through the project journey.

You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, coupled with highly developed financial management abilities. You'll be adept at prioritising your own workload and coordinating the work of others to ensure all tasks are completed within agreed timeframes.

We are offering a salary of $125,80 – $136,093 per annum (dependent on skills and experience), and:

• 12% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per annum
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.

An information package, including the position description detailing the essential requirements for the role, is available on our website.

Applications will be accepted until 4pm, Wednesday 19th November 2025.

Please note: Interviews may commence before the closing date, and we may close the position early - so don't wait, apply now

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.

If you identify as a person with disability and require support submitting your application, or adjustments throughout the recruitment process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at or phone

The City of Rockingham encourages candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.