Cadet Project Officer — Build Community Infrastructure

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Newcastle-Maitland

On-site

AUD 53,000 - 60,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition fees paid

Paid study leave

Mentoring

Learning pathway

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35-hour week

Annual leave

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Lake Macquarie City Council invites applications for a Cadet Project Officer to launch a career while completing studies in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning or related fields. The program combines paid work, mentoring, and university learning, focusing on community infrastructure delivery across the Project Delivery, Engineering and Quality & Surveillance teams.

You will gain practical skills in project management, procurement, contract administration, stakeholder engagement, and

Qualifications

Currently studying a Bachelor of Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Architecture, Planning, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

Contribute to delivery of community infrastructure projects.
Gain experience in project planning, procurement and contract management.
Work with consultants, contractors and project teams.
Assist with technical research, reporting, and project documentation.
Learn how projects are delivered safely, sustainably, on time and within budget.
Develop knowledge of quality assurance, compliance and regulatory processes.
Build professional skills through mentoring, training and real-world experience.