Cadet Development Engineer

About us

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.

With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.

Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

About the role

This position is a full-time cadetship role within the Planning and Environment team based at the Moruya Administration Offices. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable on the job skills whilst completing your degree level study. Council will pay the upfront tertiary fees for Cadets undertaking Council approved undergraduate studies.

Your main duties will include:

• Liaise with and advise builders, developers, architects, solicitors, engineers, designers and the community via the provisions of technical/specialist information and clarify Council’s requirements on engineering policies and practices.
• Assess   engineering   referrals   and   provide   engineering   advice   for   development applications, including complex applications, and recommend appropriate conditions for consents.
• Assist as part of a team in the development, implementation and review of Policies and Guidelines and contribute to the development of strategic plans associated with development engineering issues.
• Conduct special assignments and assessments with a degree of complexity
• Assess and determine approval/refusal for those plans submitted to satisfy engineering issues prior to issue of Construction Certificate.

Salary Information

Total remuneration for the role is in the range $64,270.13 to $100,809.69 gross per annum comprising:

• $57,641.37 to $90,412.28 base salary
• $6,628.76 to $10,397.41 superannuation (calculated at 11.5%)

Appointment to this position is subject to the following:

• A satisfactory outcome as a result of a National Criminal History Record Check.
• Medical clearance to verify that you are safely able to undertake the duties of the position.

What we offer 

We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community.

Culture and benefits

• Work/life balance through a range of flexible work options.
• 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, Uprise Wellbeing App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
• Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
• 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
• Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
• Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
• Salary packaging program.

About you

You will be a strong communicator and enjoy working in a team environment. You will be a high achiever with a can-do attitude and demonstrate the following:

• Progress toward (or eligibility for acceptance into) relevant industry undergraduate studies, such as Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Major) via distance education.
• Advanced literacy and numeracy and ability to utilise technology and software programs.
• Problem solving ability, decision making and negotiation skills.
• Computer literary with expertise in MS Office and MapInfo (or similar).

Please read the Information Package for full details. If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Sabrina Mallard on 02 4474 1236.

To apply for this position, please complete the form below or go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council Vacant Positions website page if you found this vacancy via a job search website.

Applications close: 11:00pm Sunday 9 February 2025.

Confirmation of personal identity and working rights:
As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight.

Should you then move to the next stage of the recruitment process after interview, you will be required to produce documentation that proves your working rights in Australia, such as a passport, birth certificate, driver’s licence, proof of permanent residency or temporary VISA grant notice.