Description
Cadet Civil Engineer
Are you close to completing a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) degree? Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council is offering an opportunity for someone pursuing a career in Local Government to develop specialist technical skills within a supportive team environment, while continuing their tertiary studies.
The cadetship is a structured training and development program for students who have satisfactorily completed at least four semesters of their Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) degree and are currently completing their third or fourth year of study. To be eligible for this role, students need to have completed at least 96 credit points in a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil).
Key responsibilities include:
- Assist engineering design staff with the production of engineering designs as required.
- Assist engineering/technical works staff with practical completion of construction, maintenance and other related duties.
- Assist asset management staff with the preparation, implementation and review of asset management plans and actions as required.
- Assist Council with the collection of engineering related field data.
- Gain knowledge of current legislation, standards, policies and guidelines relevant to engineering/technical responsibilities and ensure that activities undertaken are compliant (including TfNSW, Australian Standards, Austroads guidelines, Aus-Spec specifications).
- Communicate problems, issues, risks, incidents and hazards in a timely manner.
- Perform allocated duties in a timely, cost effective and productive manner including the acquisition of ‘hands on, practical technical skills’ where appropriate.
- Other duties that might reasonably arise that are consistent with the incumbent’s level of competency and the principles of multi-skilling.
- Routine clerical and administrative tasks associated with work performed in the engineering services area.
- Satisfactory progression in a university level civil engineering degree course, leading to a Bachelor Of Engineering degree qualification.
Benefits
- Salary will be dependent upon the successful applicants age or educational qualification, whichever is higher.
- 12% superannuation.
- 9 day fortnight working arrangement.
Further information and a Position Description is available by contacting Human Resources on 1300 459 689 or Council’s website www.cgrc.nsw.gov.au.
NOTE: Applicants must adequately address the essential criteria contained in the Position Description and include an up to date resume and copies of relevant licences and qualifications. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.
Applications, addressed to the Interim General Manager should be submitted by 5.00 pm on Friday 5 December 2025 by post to Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council, PO Box 420, Cootamundra NSW 2590, delivered to Council’s offices at Cootamundra or Gundagai or by email to mail@cgrc.nsw.gov.au
