Cadet Engineer - Paid Training & Local Infrastructure Impact

Parkes Shire Council; Parkes Shire Council; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training paid by Council

Dedicated mentoring from experienced工程

Four weeks Annual Leave per year

Salary packaging options

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Parkes Shire Council is seeking a motivated Cadet Engineer to join our team while completing a Civil Engineering degree. This role provides hands-on experience across Operations and Technical Services, supporting key infrastructure projects within our community.

You will assist with estimating, contract administration and project delivery, while developing practical engineering skills in a supportive environment and contributing to roads and civil assets improvements.

Qualifications

• Completion of HSC and eligibility for entry into university to undertake engineering degree.
• Strong interest in local government infrastructure and project delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for stakeholder interaction.
• Ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist with engineering design, estimating and contract administration.
• Support delivery of infrastructure projects across roads and civil assets.
• Contribute to ensuring designs meet relevant standards and timelines.
• Assess traffic impacts and help develop practical solutions, including parking and transport planning.
• Respond to customer applications under Roads Act and Heavy Vehicle legislation.
• Assist in reviewing NHVR permits and gazettal requests.
• Undertake other duties as required.

Skills

HSC completion

Engineering interest

Communication skills

Task management

Team-oriented

Valid NSW Driver's Licence

White Card (SafeWork NSW)

Education

Currently undertaking engineering degree

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD

Job description

Parkes Shire Council is seeking a motivated Cadet Engineer to join our team while completing a Civil Engineering degree. This role provides hands-on experience across Operations and Technical Services, supporting key infrastructure projects within our community.

You will assist with estimating, contract administration and project delivery, while developing practical engineering skills in a supportive environment and contributing to roads and civil assets improvements.