Graduate Engineer - Asset Services

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle City Council; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour week

Flexible/hybrid work

4 weeks annual leave

3 weeks personal leave

Public holidays paid

12% superannuation

Novated Lease options

Employee benefits programs

Annual performance development plans

Job summary

City of Newcastle is seeking a Graduate Engineer to join our Asset Services team. You’ll support the development and delivery of the capital works program, provide engineering advice, undertake investigations and inspections, and help deliver infrastructure projects across roads, drainage and structures.

Working in the City Infrastructure directorate, you’ll gain end-to-end project experience and contribute to a sustainable, inclusive city with flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering advice to inform and support the capital works program and programmed maintenance activities.
• Undertake investigations and inspections and assess infrastructure matters for practical solutions.
• Contribute to end-to-end delivery of infrastructure projects across roads, drainage and structures.
• Work within the City Infrastructure directorate to co-create a sustainable regional outcome.

Job description

• Work on real projects that shape your future
• F ixed-term Full-time position
• Flexible working arrangements

City of Newcastle is fortunate to be able to offer an opportunity for a Graduate Engineer to join our Asset Services team. This Graduate position provides recent graduates with the opportunity to develop professional skills and experience across City of Newcastle while contributing to meaningful projects and operational activities. As a Graduate Engineer, you’ll be welcomed into our Asset Management, Project Planning and Delivery teams. You’ll have the opportunity to provide engineering advice that informs and supports the development and delivery of CN’s capital works program and programmed maintenance activities. You’ll also undertake investigations and inspections and use your knowledge to assess infrastructure matters and recommend practical solutions. Working within the City Infrastructure directorate, you’ll gain experience in the end-to-end delivery of infrastructure projects across a variety of asset classes, including roads, drainage and structures. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team where you won’t just work for the city — you’ll co‑create it. Find out more about your new career by viewing the position description here .

Life at City of Newcastle (CN)

You’ll get to experience your work up close alongside the brilliant minds of your colleagues who care for one another and the region. You’ll chip away at ambitious plans with a talented, passionate crew alongside you, shaping the very fabric of our community. Showing up for neighbours not shareholders. Every single day offers the chance to think big and act local. Planning and prioritising to achieve the most important outcomes with the community. You’ll add value in the moments that matter. From librarians to lifeguards, in a range of iconic places, we achieve a better Newcastle together. Whether we’re planning to host major events, providing essential services or supporting creative artists, it’s what we do when the cameras aren't rolling that matters most. And we’ll be there for you in important times in your life. We embrace flexible work arrangements to find a balance that allows us to enjoy the city we shape. Our focus on inclusion and respecting culture, will help you feel a deeper connection with others. You'll connect with internal communities that will help you to feel a sense of belonging and reflect the diversity of the growing region. You’ll do meaningful work and do it sustainably as you take ideas from plan to play, in your own backyard. With hundreds of different roles , each person adds their uniqueness to our culture and plays their part as we head towards our 2040 vision. With natural assets and a focus on the environment, co‑create a sustainable region with us. Why join CN? At CN, we value our employees, and their wellbeing takes priority. We encourage employees to make time for what's important and provide the benefits to enable a work life balance that allow us to enjoy the city we shape.

Benefits and Perks

• 35 -hour working week with flexible/hybrid work arrangements/ model as well as an optional 9-day fortnight
• 4 weeks of annual leave, 3 weeks of personal leave plus 2 additional paid public holidays
• 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment
• Paid parental leave for primary carers
• Industry leading employment conditions
• Corporate Fitness program from as little as $ 1 8.00 per fortnight
• Access to a range of exclusive CN employee benefits programs including Novated Lease options as well as access to reward and recognition vouchers
• Annual performance development plans and ongoing training and development opportunities
• Leading the CN Way leadership program
• Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) employee networks and initiatives
• Access to Health & Wellbeing programs including an Onsite Physiotherapist and Psychology , Yoga and Mental Health Ambassador Groups

Inclusion, Diversity & Equity

We champion inclusion so that everyone is valued, and we encourage innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where different styles , backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People with diverse lived experiences (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural, racial, ethnic, religious and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, carers, and veterans) are encouraged to apply. Don’t just work for the city, co‑create it.

Next Steps

If you are shortlisted you will be required to attend 1 x group assessment centre for a 3-hour period to be held the week of 2nd Nov 2026. Application Closing Date: Saturday 17 October 2026. Remuneration: $88,889.29 + 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment + 12 % Superannuation per annum for a 35 - hour week.

Contact

Contact: Melissa Moore - Career Ready Advisor – 02 4974 1377

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