Undergraduate/Graduate Engineer

Toowoomba Regional Council; Crows Nest; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study assistance

Health and wellbeing services

Fitness Passport program

Employee assistance program

Car parking

Job summary

Toowoomba Regional Council in Queensland seeks a Graduate Civil or Environmental Engineer for a four-year, full-time development program. You will rotate through engineering sections, work on real projects, and gain practical experience in delivering local government engineering services.

Applicants should hold a recognised Bachelor in Civil or Environmental Engineering. No prior experience is required; supervision will be tailored as you build confidence in project delivery and reporting.

Qualifications

• Completed a recognised Bachelor Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Able to apply engineering principles to practical problems and prepare technical reports.
• Strong analytical, organisation, and communication skills.
• Hold a current C Class Driver’s Licence and WHS Competency (White Card).
• No experience required; graduates move from study into practice.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through engineering sections to gain broad experience.
• Contribute to practical project work and technical designs.
• Develop reporting, analysis and design skills under supervision.
• Support delivery of local government engineering services.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil/Environmental)

Job description

Toowoomba Regional Council – Crows Nest QLD

GRADUATECIVIL OR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER — START YOUR CAREER WHERE YOUR WORKMATTERS

Ready to turn your Civil or Environmental Engineering studiesinto real-world experience? Join Toowoomba Regional Council as anUndergraduate/Graduate Engineer and build your career while helpingdeliver engineering services that support communities across theregion. This four-year, full-time development opportunity gives youexposure to a range of Council branches, practical project work,supportive supervision and the chance to grow your skills in localgovernment engineering.

Why you’ll want to start your career withus:

• Real projects, real impact: apply civil orenvironmental engineering principles to Council projects andactivities that support the delivery of local governmentengineering services.
• Broad experience across Council: rotateevery six to twelve months through various engineeringsections, based on business needs, so you can develop a widerange of practical skills and knowledge.
• A strong financial start: earn$80,078.24–$102,867.25 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leaveloading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
• Help with your studies: access studyassistance if you are completing your degree.
• Structured support as you develop: workunder general direction, with supervision tailored to yourlevel of appointment as you build confidence in projectdelivery, reporting, analysis and design.
• Four years to learn and grow: join afixed-term, full-time development role based in the ToowoombaCBD and Crows Nest, with banked leave and provided carparking.
• Wellbeing and connection: access theFitness Passport Program, confidential Employee AssistanceProgram, health and wellbeing services, an active social cluband selected private health insurance discounts.
• A safety-first workplace: be part of anorganisation committed to helping everyone get home safe everyday.

We are looking for graduates who:

• Have completed a recognised Bachelor Degree in Engineering(Civil/Environmental) in 2026, or expect to complete this byearly 2027.
• Can apply engineering principles, standards and concepts topractical problems, and are interested in preparing technicalreports and designs.
• Bring analytical and research skills, good organisation andtime management, and the ability to communicate clearly with adiverse range of people.
• Hold a current ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence and have a WHSCompetency (White Card) for CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safelyin the construction industry, or equivalent, or are willing toobtain this prior to commencement.
• No experience required: this role isdesigned to help you move from study into practice, so we valueyour potential, attitude, teamwork, customer service focus andwillingness to learn.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake aCriminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment toassess their ability to perform the genuine occupationalrequirements of the position.

About Council:

The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and boldambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history hasevolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city witha population of 178,500 and employs approximately 1,600 staff,dedicated and enthusiastic, about delivering excellent customerservice to the community, residents, and visitors throughout theregion. We recognise that our success depends upon attractingand retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide varietyof interesting challenges and opportunities to develop yourcareer.

Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches orapplications for this or any other vacancy. No response will beprovided.

Attachments:

• Position Description - Undergraduate Graduate Engineer (Generator Program).pdf
• TRC Values and Behaviours.pdf

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