Development Engineer Intern - Water and Sewer

At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED. 
 
As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community. 

Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community.

Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.

We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

ADD VALUE - THE ROLE

This role is primarily responsible for assisting in the assessment of new connections to Council’s water and sewer infrastructure (including development assessment and water, sewer and pressure sewer applications), assisting to ensure compliance with Council’s engineering specifications, assist in investigating the hydraulic capacity of Council’s water and sewer systems as well as long term infrastructure planning, particularly relating to growth. The position is required to assist in undertaking investigations of the hydraulic capacity within the water and sewer network and assist in undertaking assessments for new developments determining the upgrades required to support future development in order to ensure Council is able to meet its customer services, environmental and regulatory requirements. 

The Development Engineer Intern - Water and Sewer role is ideally suited to a student looking for a temporary position during their university break/s offering paid on-the-job experience whilst studying towards a relevant tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or an equivalent field. 

This position is offered on a term contract (3 months), full-time basis working 35 hours per week, or on a fixed-term casual basis for you to work with us 2 or 3 days a week during term time.

Remuneration package for this position is based on Grade 9 of Council's Salary System Protocol which equates to a base salary of $73,908 - $83,137 per annum (pro-rata) or $50.76/hr-$57.10/hr on a casual basis plus superannuation.

BE VALUED - THE REWARD

Your wellbeing benefits include:   

• Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)
• Health + Wellbeing Leave
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks 

Your flexible work benefits may include:

• Work from home
• Rostered Day Off
• 9-day fortnight
• 4-day week

Your leave benefits include:     

• Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year
• Annual Leave
• Sick + Carer’s Leave
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Parental Leave
• Domestic + Family Violence Leave
• Health + Wellbeing Leave

Your development benefits include:   

• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Education Assistance
• Leadership Development Program
• Emerging Leaders Program
• 'Grow our Own' Program

Your reward + recognition benefits include:   

• ESSPecialist Program Awards
• Service Awards
• Be Valued Recognition Program

WANT TO KNOW MORE? 

To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing to add value to our community click here to explore our webpages.

Do you want to be valued at Singleton Council?  Click here to check out our careers page and to see what is on offer.

For further information regarding this role please see the position description.

INTERESTED?

For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity contact Peter George, Coordinator Water and Sewer Strategy and Compliance on 0419 555 972. 

To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE TUESDAY 4 FEBRUARY 2025.