Graduate Engineers

Are you looking to develop a career in Local Government?

Term Contract

What's on offer:

Three (3) x Graduate Civil Engineers - 3-year term contracts Salary from $79,993.21 per annum plus superannuation. A 3.5% civil liability allowance may also apply.(Salary package will be assessed based on skills, experience and qualifications)

At Wollongong City Council we have a steadfast commitment to creating an Extraordinary Wollongong. We are in an exciting period of transformation and focused on delivering exceptional services, infrastructure and facilities for our community.

Our strength is the diversity of our people. Together our responsibility is to create an inclusive place where everyone is welcome, valued and belongs. We lead with courage, openness and curiosity. Our conversations and actions celebrate diversity, inclusion and belonging. Learn more about us here.

Are you looking to develop a career in Local Government?

We are providing multiple opportunities for recent graduates with a relevant degree in Civil Engineering, (or a student completing their degree in 2024) looking to develop a career in Local Government .

The Project Delivery Team are responsible for the design and construction of a broad range of Council assets including buildings and civil infrastructure. Our Graduate Civil Engineers have opportunities in Civil Design and Design Management, Structural and Architectural Design and Construction Management.

Through our Graduate program you will gain experience across a broad range of engineering projects including design, construction and maintenance of Council assets such as roads, bridges, stormwater, buildings, jetties, viewing platforms and swimming pools. You will be supported and coached by our experienced and multidisciplinary team giving you opportunity across our engineering disciplines and different teams to develop your knowledge, skills and experience and prepare you for more senior engineering roles in Council.

For more information on Wollongong City Council's Infrastructure Delivery Program - Delivery Program and Operational Plan | City of Wollongong (nsw.gov.au)

About you:

• You are about to graduate or have graduated in the last 2 years.
• You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• You are effective in planning and organising your workload
• You want to develop your career within an organisation that provides a broad range of projects
• You are a leader in health and safety

Benefits of working for council

• We provide flexible working arrangements such as hybrid working and flex- you just need to ask!
• 35 hour work week
• We are value-led, support and encourage personal and professional growth, recognise and reward performance and embrace change.
• We provide generous leave provisions including 5 weeks annual leave per year of service Long Service Leave after 5 years We are committed to providing a safe working environment for all, (everyone, every day and everywhere) and make available wellbeing programs to support mental, physical and social wellbeing of our staff to be at their best.
• Access to Fitness Passport

Interested?

For more information, click on Apply to be redirected to Wollongong City Council's E-recruitment site.

Contact Lance Hazell, Major Projects Manager, on (02) 4227 7209 for questions related to the job

Applications close 11:59pm, Monday 15 July 2024.

We encourage applications from everyone regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability or gender identity. People with disability are encouraged to reach out so they can be supported in recruitment processes, to enable them to demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.

Wollongong Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people in the community.

Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process which will include Reference, Identity and Medical History Checks, and may also include a Criminal History and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.