GRADUATE CIVIL ENGINEER

Brisbane City Council; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Free gym and wellness centre

Award winning superannuation fund

Generous leave provisions

Job summary

Brisbane City Council invites graduates to join a 12-month graduate program across its Built Environment and Planning divisions. You’ll contribute to civil engineering projects, participate in rotational placements and receive extensive development opportunities aimed at launching a meaningful career in local government.

The program includes a comprehensive training plan, exposure to City Plan and Building Act investigations, and a pathway to future opportunities within Council.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised degree or postgraduate qualification from a tertiary institution, completed within the last two years OR be completing a degree/postgraduate degree that will confer prior to program commencement.

Responsibilities

• Join high-performing teams across Council divisions to support civil engineering projects.
• Engage in rotational placements with exposure to planning, building acts and inspections.
• Participate in a structured development program including group and one-on-one initiatives.

Education

Graduate degree or postgraduate qualification

Job description

Salary Range: Band 4 $ 89,207 - $ 95,764 + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary Full-time

Duration: Up to 12 months (08/02/2027 – 04/02/2028) with potential for future opportunities at Council

Number of roles: 1

Ready to shape the future of Brisbane? Your journey starts here.

Are you a recent graduate driven by purpose and passionate about creating meaningful change? Do you dream of contributing to projects that matter— projects that shape the city around you and leave a lasting legacy?

A graduate position with Council is more than just a job. It’s your launchpad to:

• kick-start a meaningful career with one of Australia's most influential local governments.
• grow through our extended training program, designed to support your development and help you achieve your future goals
• make a difference by helping deliver a better Brisbane—one that’s vibrant, inclusive, and ready for the world stage
• as a Council graduate, you could help shape the infrastructure, culture, and community spirit that will define Brisbane for generations to come. This is your chance to be part of something historic.

Your future starts now. Your city needs you.

What can I expect from this program?

• one year program
• exposure and experience aligned to your studies
• engage in group and one-on-one development initiatives
• rotational based placements.

The Role

Join high-performing teams with 1 Graduate Civil Engineer opportunity. These roles are across different divisions of Council with ongoing development and training and a diverse mix of projects. Our Built Environment and Planning teams oversee the diverse, essential services to ensure Brisbane is the best it can be for residents and visitors. These opportunities involve working with knowledge of the City Plan, Building Act and Planning Act including investigations of compliance, which may complement a keen understanding of law.

Our Purpose

Brisbane City Council is the largest local government in Australia with an annual budget of $4.1 billion, more than 9,000 employees and providing a broad range of services including planning and development, traffic management, public transport, roads, bikeways, paths, parks, bridges, festivals, community facilities and cemeteries.

Council’s diverse and inclusive workforce helps make Brisbane a great place to live, work and relax. As a values-based organisation, Council takes immense pride in providing services of a high standard for those who live, work, study and visit Brisbane. Working in Council means delivering excellent customer service to the people of Brisbane.

To apply for the Graduate program, eligibility requires you to:

• hold a recognised degree or post graduate qualification from a tertiary institution, completed within the last two years OR be completing a recognised degree or postgraduate degree from a tertiary institution which will confer prior to commencement in the program in February 2027
• have visa/work rights that allow full-time work for the duration of the 12-month program.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions

This role may require a Criminal History Check, or you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

For more information:

Please email ************@brisbane.qld.gov.au

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.