The Shire
The Shire of Harvey is one of the fastest growing Local Governments in Western Australia with a community led plan underway for a bright and resilient future. The Shire is just 90 minutes from Perth and offers a unique blend of urban, industrial and rural landscapes, making it a captivating and dynamic place to work.
The Opportunity
The Manager Engineering Services will oversee the Shire’s engineering construction and maintenance program, administering the major plant replacement program and light vehicle fleet replacement program. The Shire manages a $900 million asset portfolio including more than 1000kms of roads, and duties for this role includes preparing grant submissions for road projects. Reporting to the Director Infrastructure Services, you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team who models the Shire’s values; fostering inclusivity, diversity, and equality in organisational strategies and operations, whilst cultivating a high-performance culture amongst your teams.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will bring demonstrated experience in the design and supervision of construction and maintenance for local government or within a comparable public or private sector organisation. Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams and drive performance will be critical in addition to a passion for continuous improvement and a commitment to promoting a strong health and safety culture. A tertiary qualification in Civil/Municipal Engineering is desirable, however an Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering and/or extensive experience in municipal engineering will be considered.
The Package
In return you will receive a competitive remuneration package of approximately $140,000 plus super plus private use of a Shire vehicle, the option to enter into a co-contribution of super scheme, and a rostered day off after every 19 days, on a three to five year contract.
To apply please click the Apply Now button or visit www.beilbydt.com.au
quoting reference 1342933
. Please provide a comprehensive resume together with a covering letter of no more than two pages, outlining your interest in the position and addressing your suitability to the role.
Download an Application Pack by clicking or copying and pasting this link in your browser: https://beilbydt.com.au/application-packs
For initial enquiries, or for any assistance you may need in making your application, please contact Emily Bulloch
for a confidential discussion on 0427 582 402 or ebulloch@beilbydt.com.au
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Applications will close at 4pm AWST on Wednesday 25 June 2025.
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.
