Graduate Project Manager

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle City Council; Hybrid; AUD 88,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour work week

Hybrid work arrangements

4 weeks annual leave

Parental leave

Superannuation

Job summary

City of Newcastle is seeking a motivated Graduate Engineer – Project Manager to join the Project Delivery team. This fixed-term, full-time position offers hands-on experience delivering capital works projects that shape our city, with flexible work arrangements and a focus on practical learning and career growth.

You will work under the Manager Projects to gain exposure to project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement activities, contributing to the community’s assets and

Qualifications

• Recent graduates with an engineering degree seeking hands-on project delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the management and timely delivery of capital works projects.
• Assist with project documentation, stakeholder engagement, research, analysis and continuous improvement activities.
• Gain exposure to contract documentation and practical infrastructure delivery across the City of Newcastle.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

• Work on real projects that shape your future
• F ixed-term Full-time position
• Flexible working arrangements City of Newcastle is seeking a motivated Graduate Engineer – Project Manager to join our Project Delivery team and build practical experience while contributing to projects that shape our city . This graduate position provides recent graduates with the opportunity to develop professional skills, apply academic knowledge in a practical workplace environment, and contribute to meaningful projects and operational activities across City of Newcastle. Working within the Project Delivery team for the duration of the engagement, you will support the management and timely delivery of a range of capital works projects that enhance existing assets and deliver new infrastructure for the Newcastle community. Under the direction of the Manager Projects, you will gain exposure to project delivery, contract documentation , stakeholder engagement, research, analysis and continuous improvement activities. Through hands‑on experience across infrastructure and asset‑related projects, you will build organisational knowledge and develop capabilities that support your future career growth and assist with co‑creating our city. 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.

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. Join and expand your career at the City of Newcastle.

• 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

What is next? 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 If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.