Cadet Civil Designer – Start Up & Study Support in Cairns

Cairns Regional Council; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Fitness Passport - subsidised health &

Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual lea

Up to 3 weeks personal leave

Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

Salary sacrifice opportunities

Up to $5,000 study assistance per year

Job summary

Cairns Regional Council is offering a Cadet Designer position in Cairns to launch your civil design career within a major infrastructure portfolio. The role combines hands‑on project work with training in AutoCAD, 12d Model and GIS, while you complete relevant studies.

The Cadet position supports fieldwork, design development, and documentation, with paid study leave and course fee reimbursements. A C‑class licence and commitment to community outcomes are essential.

Qualifications

• Completed Year 12 or hold a Certificate III in Engineering and be eligible for acceptance into an Associate Degree in Engineering (Civil) course or equivalent.
• Current C Class Driver's Licence and ability to drive between Cairns business locations as needed.
• Commitment to delivering high‑quality outcomes for Cairns community.

Responsibilities

• Undertake training in civil design software (AutoCAD, 12d Model, GIS).
• Assist with planning, development and delivery of civil design projects.
• Prepare detailed civil design drawings and estimates for multi‑disciplinary infrastructure projects with guidance.
• Support field investigations, traffic surveys and stakeholder consultation.
• Maintain database and document control using established procedures.
• Contribute technical knowledge and innovative problem solving to design activities.

Skills

Detail‑oriented

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Year 12 or Certificate III in Engineering; eligible for Associate Degree in Engineering (Civil)

Tools

AutoCAD

12d Model

GIS

Job description

Cairns Regional Council is offering a Cadet Designer position in Cairns to launch your civil design career within a major infrastructure portfolio. The role combines hands‑on project work with training in AutoCAD, 12d Model and GIS, while you complete relevant studies.

The Cadet position supports fieldwork, design development, and documentation, with paid study leave and course fee reimbursements. A C‑class licence and commitment to community outcomes are essential.