Cadet Civil Engineer (Start ASAP)

Uc Bcf; Eurobodalla; Hybrid; AUD 62,000 - 97,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing programs

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Maternity leave (14 weeks)

Generous leave provisions

Salary packaging

Job summary

The Eurobodalla Shire Council in Moruya, NSW offers a Cadet Civil Engineer program combining paid on-the-job experience with part-time study. Positions are fixed-term for up to eight years, with exposure across four divisions of Infrastructure Services and involvement in a variety of projects that benefit the local community.

Responsibilities include administrative and technical support, investigations, designs, cost estimates, procurement, and project delivery oversight.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for civil engineering and eagerness to learn and grow.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with others.
• Proactive and enthusiastic approach to tasks and study.
• Desire to contribute to meaningful community projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and technical support across infrastructure operations, maintenance and construction activities.
• Assist with investigations, concept designs and environmental assessments for infrastructure projects.
• Liaise with staff, contractors, consultants and the community on engineering standards and requirements.
• Prepare cost estimates, project schedules and project management documentation.
• Assist with procurement activities and contract administration.
• Support the delivery and monitoring of projects, including expenditure tracking and reporting.

Skills

Civil engineering interest

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing BE degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

About the role

Kick-start your engineering career with one of our exciting Cadet Civil Engineer opportunities. These fixed-term positions, for up to eight years, combine paid on-the-job experience with part-time study, supporting you to become a qualified professional engineer.

Based in Moruya, you'll gain exposure across the four divisions of Council's Infrastructure Services Directorate, contributing to a variety of infrastructure projects that make a real difference to our community.

• Provide administrative and technical support across infrastructure operations, maintenance and construction activities.
• Assist with investigations, concept designs and environmental assessments for infrastructure projects.
• Liaise with Council staff, contractors, consultants and the community on engineering standards and requirements.
• Prepare cost estimates, project schedules and project management documentation.
• Assist with procurement activities and contract administration.
• Support the delivery and monitoring of projects, including expenditure tracking and reporting.

The salary range for this position is $2,367.24 to $3,713.09 per fortnight, plus 12% superannuation. Commencing salary and progression through these grades will be determined by the level of; study completed; on the job experience and; responsibility required for the work undertaken.

About you

We're seeking individuals with a genuine passion for civil engineering and a strong desire to learn and grow. You'll enjoy working collaboratively with others, communicate effectively, and bring a proactive and enthusiastic approach to your work and study. Most importantly, you'll be eager to contribute to meaningful projects that help shape and support our community.

If you're a motivated and forward-thinking individual who is keen to build a career in civil engineering and make a positive impact across the Eurobodalla region, we would love to hear from you! Whether you're about to commence or are already undertaking a Bachelor of Engineering, this cadetship provides a unique opportunity to combine paid employment with tertiary study and professional development.

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.

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. Including benefits such as:

• 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, TELUS Health One App, Fitness Passport, Social Club and flu vaccinations.
• 14 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
• Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave, 4 weeks annual leave, 2 weeks sick leave and 1 week "My Leave" annually (pro-rated for part-time or fixed term staff members).
• Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
• Salary packaging program.

Applications close: Sunday 8 November 2026 at 11:00pm.