Undergraduate / Graduate Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport Program

Employee Assistance Program

Private health insurance discounts

Health & wellbeing services

Staff social club

Provided car parking

Study assistance

Job summary

Toowoomba Regional Council is offering a fixed‑term, full‑time development role for graduates in Mechanical Engineering. Based in the Toowoomba CBD, you will gain hands‑on experience across water infrastructure projects and work with experienced professionals to grow your technical and communication skills.

The program runs for four years with mentors, study assistance, and opportunities for fast‑track salary progression.

Qualifications

• Completed Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or expected completion by early 2027.
• WH&S competency (White Card CPCCWHS1001) and a C Class driver’s licence.
• No industry experience required; development role to build experience.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience across real mechanical engineering projects in water infrastructure.
• Learn from experienced professionals and develop technical, problem‑solving and communication skills.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

TURN YOUR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEGREE INTO REAL IMPACT

Ready to take your engineering knowledge beyond the classroom? Join our Water Infrastructure Services Branch and help support the essential systems our community relies on every day. Over four years, you will gain hands‑on experience across real mechanical engineering projects, learn alongside experienced professionals and develop the technical, problem‑solving and communication skills that can launch your career in local government.

What you will gain:

• Meaningful project experience: apply engineering principles to water infrastructure projects and activities that make a visible difference across the region.
• Support from day one: learn from experienced professionals through mentoring, structured development and practical feedback.
• A strong financial start: earn $80,078.24–$102,867.25 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
• Help with your studies: access study assistance if you are completing your degree.
• Graduate career progression: fast‑track your salary as you move into your graduate career.
• Four years to learn and grow: join us in a fixed‑term, full‑time development role based in the Toowoomba CBD, with banked leave and provided car parking.
• Wellbeing and connection: access the Fitness Passport Program, confidential Employee Assistance Program, health and wellbeing services, an active social club and selected private health insurance discounts.
• A safety‑first workplace: be part of an organisation committed to helping everyone get home safe every day.

This opportunity is for you if you:

• Have completed a recognised Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Mechanical) in 2026, or expect to complete this by early 2027.
• Are curious, keen to learn and ready to apply engineering concepts to practical challenges.
• Enjoy working with others, asking questions and contributing ideas.
• Hold a WHS Competency (White Card) for CPCCWHS1001 and a ‘C’ Class driver’s licence.
• No industry experience? No problem. This is a development role designed to help you build it.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre‑employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 23 September 2026 at 11.59pm.

About Council:

The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city with a population of 178,500 and employs approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and enthusiastic, about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents, and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.

Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided.