Undergraduate Engineer

Central Coast Council NSW; Gosford; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Central Coast Council NSW requires an Undergraduate Engineer to support planning and delivery of infrastructure projects at the Erina Depot, with occasional work at other depots. This 12-month, part-time role offers hands-on training and progression under experienced professionals.

You must be enrolled in Civil Engineering, hold a current Class C/P1/P2 licence, and demonstrate strong MS Office and research skills. Route to progression exists up to the cao $36.56/hr after assessment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Civil Engineering at university.
• Strong computer and MS Office skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and conduct analysis.
• Experience communicating with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and delivery of infrastructure projects and programs.
• Support project planning, technical investigations, construction activities and contract administration.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to deliver operational objectives and value.

Skills

Driver's licence

Microsoft Office

Research & analysis

Stakeholder communication

Team collaboration

Education

Civil engineering student

Job description

Rewrite the Future by launching your engineering career and contributing to projects that create lasting value for the Central Coast community. Join a supportive team where you'll gain practical experience, develop your technical skills and help deliver effective engineering solutions.

• 2 temporary part time positions available
• Based out of Erina Depot with a requirement to attend other depot locations
• 12 month contract from start date

About the role

As an Undergraduate Engineer within Program Delivery and Construction Delivery, you will play a key role in supporting the planning and delivery of infrastructure projects and programs. This position provides a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience while receiving on-the-job training and development from experienced industry professionals.

You will assist with project planning and implementation, technical investigations, construction activities, contract administration and stakeholder coordination, while contributing to the successful delivery of operational objectives. Your commitment to quality, continuous improvement and customer service will help deliver efficient and effective infrastructure outcomes for the Central Coast community.

This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.

Applicant Profile

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current enrolment and acceptance in University study in the disciplines of Engineering (Civil) or related field
• Current Class C, P1 or P2 Drivers Licence.
• Strong computer and Microsoft Office skills, with experience managing competing priorities and conducting research and analysis. You will also have experience communicating effectively with a range of stakeholders and working collaboratively as part of a team.

The commencing hourly rate for this position is up to $24.58 per hour. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum hourly rate of $36.56 per hour on completion of assessment of skills and/ or performance plus 12% superannuation.

• We have a 2 temporary part time roles available - 21 Hours and 14 hours per week during Monday and Friday
• 12 month contract from commencement
• These roles will be mainly based at Erina Depot and may be required to attend other depot locations

This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 8th November 2026.