PROJECT ENGINEER

Posted: 12/05/2026 12:00:00 AM

Closing Date: 29/06/2026 4:00 PM W. Australia Standard Time

Newman

Engineering Services

Permanent Full Time


PROJECT ENGINEER

NEWMAN | PERMANENT | FULL TIME | # 213

BASE SALARY UP TO $123,191 p.a.

SUBSIDISED HOUSING

RELOCATION EXPENSES

Up to 22% Superannuation Contribution* | Relocation expenses up to $10k intrastate or $15k interstate | Subsidised Housing | Use of Shire Vehicle | Eligibility for Long Service Leave | Paid Parental Leave | Uniform Allowance | Employee Assistance Program | 50% Discount on Shire facilities & services

The progressive Shire of East Pilbara, the largest local Government Authority in Western Australia, servicing the town sites of Newman, Marble Bar, Nullagine and local communities, is offering an exciting opportunity to join our team.

Join the journey to creating the incredible as our Project Engineer

Do you have?

  • Ideally a Degree in Civil Engineering (Similar qualifications at a tertiary level E.g. Civil, Construction, Structural, Mechanical, Project Management may be considered),

  • Proven experience ideally within a local government context focusing on project management of civil and/or waste infrastructure,

  • Previous contract management experience managing consultants and contractors, ideally within a local government environment,

  • Ability to create, read and explain complex engineering drawings,

  • Current Western Australia 'C' Class Drivers Licence

To be successful in this role, you will have highly developed interpersonal skills, including written and oral communications, customer service, decision making and problem resolution skills. You will have highly developed self-management, organisational and time management skills. You will have well-developed skills in the use of computer software packages and relevant engineering software.

Join a Team working with passion and purpose aimed at proactively achieving the Shire’s Vision and Objectives while living its values of Leadership with HEART -Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork.

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Contact Information

For enquiries relating to the application or recruitment process, please contact: People and Culture Team on (08) 9175 8000 or [email protected].


How to Apply

Next steps – Applicants are requested to submit an up to date resume and cover letter addressing the essential criteria in no more than 3 pages. Please find the application button below.

If you are unable to apply via our website, please submit your application by emailing [email protected].

Applications close at 4:00 pm on the specified closing date, however the Shire reserves the right to appoint the right applicant to this position prior to this time - Canvassing of Councilors or Selection Panel Members will disqualify


* Subject to employee superannuation contribution

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