Student/Graduate Engineer (Road Access)

Inner West Council; Inner West; Hybrid; AUD 61,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Gym membership from $18.65/week

Job summary

Inner West Council invites applications for a Student/Graduate Engineer (Road Access) to assist in managing works in the public domain and protecting road and footpath infrastructure. You will support permit assessments, designs and traffic management proposals under the Traffic and Transport Planning team.

The role offers exposure to infrastructure management and working with multiple stakeholders, including contractors and the community, with opportunities to develop practical engineering

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering, project management, construction management or related discipline recognised by Australian professional institute.
• Strong customer service ethic and attention to detail.
• Ability to think strategically with analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and meet project deadlines.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet, database, graphics, and word processing programs.
• Current NSW Class C Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing works within the public domain and protecting road, footpath, cycling and stormwater infrastructure.
• Support assessment of permits, engineering designs and traffic management proposals while ensuring compliance with Council standards and policies.

Skills

Customer service

Analytical thinking

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork

Computer skills

Driver's license

Education

Civil engineering degree (Bachelor or Post-Graduate)

Tools

Spreadsheet

Database

Graphics

Word processing

Job description

Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, CompassionandCollaborationare at the centre of everything that we do.

We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.

Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $18.65/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

The Student/Graduate Engineer (Road Access) plays an important role in supporting the management of works within the public domain and protecting Council’s road, footpath, cycling and stormwater infrastructure. Working within the Traffic and Transport Planning team, this position contributes to the assessment of permits, engineering designs and traffic management proposals, while supporting compliance with Council standards, policies and legislative requirements.

This role offers broad exposure to infrastructure management, asset protection and development-related works, providing opportunities to develop technical knowledge and practical engineering experience. Working collaboratively with Council teams, contractors, developers and the community, the position helps deliver safe, efficient and well-managed outcomes across the Inner West’s public infrastructure network.

Ideal for a student nearing completion of their studies or a recent graduate, this is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding engineering career while contributing to projects that make a tangible difference to the community

Pleaseread the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.

Student: $60,834.80 + 12% Superannuation

Graduate: $89,733.28 - $101,515.44 + 12% Superannuation

Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications

• Undertaking a Degree (Bachelor or Post-Graduate) in civil engineering, project management, construction management or other appropriate discipline recognised by relevant Australian professional institute.
• A strong customer service ethic and attention to detail.
• Ability to think strategically with demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and meet project deadlines.
• Proficiency in the use of computer programs (spreadsheet, database, graphics, word processing).
• Current NSW Class C Driver’s License.

Enquiries

James Ogg, A/ Coordinator Road Access Services on 9392 5641

Closing Date

Sunday 4 October 2026, 11:30PM

We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.

Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, young people, and mature age workers.

This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We’re also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion.

Inner West Council is among Sydney’s larger local government agencies, looking after a vibrant community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join us on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community. We are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, WHS, sustainability, continuous improvement and business excellence. The community is at the heart of the organisation, and Council’s values of integrity, respect, innovation, compassion and collaboration guide everything we do. As an organisation committed to child safety, we also recognise the importance of the wellbeing of all children and young people, and the marvelous value they bring to the inner-west community, and it is essential they are safe while they access services and enjoy Council facilities. Council expects commitment to these values and responsibilities from all its employees as they serve the community and make Inner West a great place to be.