Coordinator Design and Development
Step into a role where your designs deliver innovation and sustainability for a growing region.
This is an exciting time to join our Infrastructure Directorate team as we expand our capabilities to meet the growing demands. Due to capacity improvements, we are growing our team. This new role will be pivotal in ensuring we can continue to deliver high-quality outcomes as our directorate grows.
Do you have?
- A Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
- Minimum three years demonstrated experience in civil engineering design, documentation, and project coordinator in a local government or equivalent environment
- Demonstrated experience in preparing tender and contract documentation for infrastructure works
You will be responsible for providing technical and operational leadership in the planning, design and assessment of infrastructure and development projects within the Shire. The role coordinates the delivery of engineering design, documentation, tendering and development compliance activities.
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Benefits and conditions
Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Local Government Officers’ (WA) Award 2021 with a salary range between Level 9 ($107,712 to $113,680) per annum depending on qualifications and experience and benefits such as:
- Superannuation of 12 per cent occupational superannuation from date of commencement, with an opportunity that the Shire will match an employee’s voluntary contribution to their nominated plan provided that employee contributes an amount of at least 5 per cent or 6 per cent of their own salary.
- Full-time position, located at the Harvey Administration Building.
- One rostered day off is available after every 19 working days. Rostered days off cannot be accumulated.
- Four weeks paid annual leave, including a 17.5 per cent leave loading.
- Private use of a Shire vehicle in accordance with Shire Policy.
- A mobile phone for business use in accordance with Shire Policy.
- Free membership to the Leschenault Leisure Centre, the Harvey Recreation and Cultural Centre and the Dr Peter Topham Memorial Swimming Pool.
- A probationary period of three months is applicable to the position.
- A medical examination and current police clearance will be required prior to appointment, costs to be reimbursed by the Shire.
How to Apply
Applicants are requested to apply online.
Please submit an online application using the Apply Now link below. As part of your online application form you will be prompted to complete relevant personal information and respond to application questions.
Your Cover Letter will address why you are the right person for the position, how your skills, experience and qualifications are relevant and your motivation for applying for this role. This information is used to determine which applicant is best able to perform the duties of the position.
Supporting documents should be saved in PDF or Word (.doc) format (applications in other formats that cannot be opened will not be assessed)
Specific queries related to the position should be referred to the Manager Infrastructure Services, Brandon Goodwin on (08) 9729 0366.
Applications close at 4pm on Monday, 5 January 2026.
The Shire of Harvey has an ongoing aspiration to become the most accessible and inclusive local government in regional WA.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Shire encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all sexual orientations and gender identity, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.