Engineer

Benefits of Working in the Shire:

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with access to nature and outdoor activities, allowing for a fulfilling work-life balance.
• Cultural Enrichment: Gain a deeper understanding of Aboriginal culture by working closely with local communities and participating in cultural events.
• Natural Beauty: Be surrounded by stunning landscapes and explore some of Australia's most pristine wilderness areas during your time off.
• Community Spirit: Join a close-knit, welcoming community where you can form lasting friendships and feel a strong sense of belonging.
• Personal Growth: Experience living and working in a unique environment that fosters both personal and professional development.
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave: Benefit from an extended leave package, giving you more time to relax and recharge.
• Up to 7% Council-Matching Super Contributions: Boost your retirement savings with generous employer contributions.
• Novated Leasing: Enjoy the convenience and tax advantages of novated leasing for your vehicle.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access professional support for your mental health and well-being.
• Free Pool Entry: Enjoy free access to the local pool following your probation period, encouraging an active lifestyle.

$140,000 - $160,000 base salary + Allowances + Housing + Vehicle

Work independently. Build real infrastructure. Live the Kimberley.

About the Role: This role is for an engineer who wants more than a desk, more than micro management, and more than city congestion.

Based in Derby in the heart of the Kimberley, this position offers the chance to take real ownership of major civil and infrastructure works, from concept through to delivery, in one of Australia's most remote and spectacular regions.

You will work with a high level of autonomy, supported by the Director Technical Services, and be trusted to apply your technical expertise, judgement and initiative to deliver outcomes that genuinely matter to the community.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading the design, delivery and monitoring of civil infrastructure projects, including roads, drainage, pavements, culverts and related assets
• Managing tenders, contracts, consultants and contractors across capital and maintenance works
• Providing hands on technical advice and practical engineering solutions in a remote environment
• Contributing to asset management planning and long term infrastructure programs
• Overseeing works from field inspections through to completion, ensuring quality, safety and value for money
• Working independently in a role where problem solving, adaptability and initiative are essential

This is a role where decisions are made on the ground, not lost in layers of bureaucracy.

This position is ideally suited to an engineer who:

• Is comfortable working independently and taking ownership of projects
• Enjoys practical, site based engineering as much as design and planning
• Thrives in regional or remote environments
• Values variety, responsibility and real world impact over routine office work
• Wants their engineering expertise to be trusted and visible

Why Work With Us? We offer a generous cash salary package of $160,000 - $183,000 including generous allowances, plus housing and a fully maintained vehicle, making this an exceptional opportunity for experienced engineers seeking both professional and lifestyle rewards. This role provides genuine work/life balance, high levels of autonomy, and the chance to live and work in one of Australia's most iconic regions.

Outside of work, enjoy fishing, camping, four wheel driving, boating, waterfalls, gorges and outback adventures that most people only experience on holidays right on your doorstep.

To Apply: If you're ready to step into a role where your skills matter, your judgement is trusted, and your weekends are spent exploring the Kimberley rather than sitting in traffic, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply submit a cover letter of no more than two (2) pages, addressing the selection criteria (listed below) and a current resume with two relevant professional references through the Shire of Derby/West Kimberley career portal Please note shortlisting may occur sooner, so don't wait to apply!

To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a temporary or casual position, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Tertiary qualification and extensive experience in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline (e.g. Surveying)
• Strong civil engineering planning, estimating and delivery skills
• Advanced time management and organisational leadership
• Expertise in tendering, contract administration, supervision and negotiation
• In depth knowledge of WHS requirements and procedures
• Familiarity with plant operations, maintenance and earthmoving
• Comprehensive grasp of engineering standards and practices
• Previous extensive experience in public works design, construction and maintenance activities, particularly rural roads