Graduate Design Engineer

• Full time, Ongoing
• Band 5, Starting salary $72,831 plus superannuation

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The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive to Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel. 

With a growing population, Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. 

Our region is famous for its food and wine as well as having high quality education and health services. There is a wide range of housing options and excellent rail and road networks with Bendigo Airport having regular direct flights to Sydney. We provide over 65 important services to support our community which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!

The role

Are you a recent Civil Engineering graduate looking to utilise your knowledge and commence your career in local government?

Working in our Engineering Unit you will develop project designs and stakeholder approvals for a range of Civil Infrastructure projects including roads, intersections, drainage, bridges, dams, sports facilities and others.

You will undertake detailed site investigations and engineering calculations to determine suitable solutions to existing Civil Infrastructure issues, prepare written reports, assist with scoping of future civil infrastructure projects, and provide information to the broader organisation on technical matters.

You will work with the City’s Design Engineering team to gain experience and provide support to our community and our civil infrastructure.

About You

To be successful in this varied position, you will have completed your Civil Engineering qualification as recognised by the Institution of Engineers (Australia).

• Knowledge of engineering design principles
• Computer based engineering software,
• Knowledge of and the ability to use modern survey equipment
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Time management skills
• Enjoy working in a team environment.

A satisfactory police records check is required for this position.

Benefits

• Annual salary increases | 17.5% annual leave loading | Above award wages
• We offer hybrid working options
• Flexible employment arrangements including options for hybrid and part time work
• Generous leave provisions and learning and development opportunities

Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.

Contact

If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Nathan Sartori, Coordinator Civil Design on (03) 5434 6366.

To Apply

Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Tuesday 27 August 2024.