Student/Graduate Engineer (Road Access)

Inner West Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Inner West Council in Sydney is seeking a Student/Graduate Engineer (Road Access) to support management of works in the public domain, protecting road, footpath, cycling and stormwater infrastructure. Working in the Traffic and Transport Planning team, you will help assess permits, designs and traffic management proposals while ensuring compliance with Council standards.

This role offers broad exposure to infrastructure management and practical engineering experience, with opportunities to

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in management of works within the public domain and protecting Council's road, footpath, cycling and stormwater infrastructure.
• Assist with assessment of permits, engineering designs and traffic management proposals.
• Support compliance with Council standards, policies and legislative requirements.
• Gain broad exposure to infrastructure management and practical engineering tasks.
• Collaborate with Council teams, contractors, developers and the community to deliver safe, well-managed outcomes.

Skills

Civil eng degree

Customer service

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork

Computer skills

Driver's license NSW

Education

Civil engineering degree (Bachelor or Post-Graduate)

Tools

Excel

Databases

Graphics

Word processing

Job description

3d ago , from Leichhardt Municipal Council

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 valuegym membership from $18.65/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

About the role

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 thePosition Descriptionto familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.

Remuneration

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

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.

For more information about work rights in Australia please visit theDepartment of Home Affairswebsite.

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.

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