Permanent 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. In this role, you will be responsible for scheduling and conducting inspections of subdivision construction works and private developments to ensure compliance with approved engineering plans, specifications, and relevant standards. You will provide ongoing monitoring throughout the construction phase to ensure that all activities are completed in accordance with safety requirements and environmental management plans. This includes ensuring compliance with dust, noise, vibration and other environmental controls to protect the interests of both the Council and the community, in line with applicable state guidelines and local regulations. To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated knowledge and experience in road construction materials, methods, and stormwater systems, along with strong verbal communication and negotiation skills. Completion of relevant training in asphalt and road construction will be highly regarded. Previous experience in civil construction, particularly in roles such as site supervisor, leading hand, or road construction operator, will be considered an advantage. To be considered for this role, you must address the following selection criteria when completing your online application: Comprehensive knowledge of road construction materials and techniques. Knowledge of stormwater systems, pipe laying techniques and construction materials. Demonstrated experience in supervising subdivision civil works to ensure compliance with approved engineering drawings, technical specifications and statutory requirements. Effective communication and negotiation skills, with a proven ability to coordinate and liaise with developers, consultants, contractors and subcontractors We are offering an annual salary range of $99,138 - $106,623 per annum and: Opportunity to co-contribute a further 5% superannuation resulting in 22% superannuation A variety of health and wellbeing programmes 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 Rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per year Training and development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles An information package, including the position description, is available on our website . Applications are open until the City receives a suitable pool of potential candidates. This means applications will close without notice so, if you are interested, apply as soon as possible. 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 adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at jobs@rockingham.wa.gov.au or phone 08 9528 0333. We’re happy to discuss options to assist you e.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, or alternate methods of applying. The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English. Attachments: - Information Pack - Land Development Inspection Officer Subdivisions - October 2025.pdf
