Graduate Development Engineer

Temporary Full-time Graduate Position up to 3 Years!

The Opportunity

You will be required to provide necessary engineering input on development matters to the development community, council staff and the general public in order to achieve the aims of the unit and meet agreed performance targets. Act in accordance with the NSW Work Health and Safety Act 2011, Work Health Safety Regulation 2017and Work Health and Safety (WHS) System.

About Us

Wingecarribee Shire Council is the Local Government Authority (LGA) for the beautiful Southern Highlands of New South Wales. We are a thriving regional centre located midway between Sydney, Canberra and Wollongong and is a recognised place of arts, culture and style for our visitors and our community. A great place to explore the abundance of outdoor activities or to raise a family with a range of excellent health and educational options for all ages. It’s the place to be!

Our Values of R E S P E C T - Resilience Empathy Sustainability Pride Efficiency Courage and Teamwork drive the way we work.

Essential Criteria

1. Completion of a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent discipline;
2. Good verbal and written communication skills;
3. Ability to work effectively in a team in a formal structured environment;
4. High-level experience in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
5. Highly developed planning and time management skills;
6. Analytical and problem-solving skills evidenced by the ability to critically analyse issues and develop and implement appropriate solutions;
7. Understanding of WHS legislation and responsibilities; and
8. Current Class C Drivers Licence or Probationary Licence.
9. Be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical prior to commencement

Benefits

• Variable Days Off in addition to Annual Leave, Health and Wellbeing Days and time off for Blood Donors
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development opportunities, including tertiary assistance
• Vaccination program including annual Flu vaccine
• Access to financial advice and guidance including advice from Active Super
• Flexible working arrangements
• Work Laptop & Mobile Phone will be provided!
• Civil Liability Allowance Applicable
• Annual Health Fair and opportunity to participate in the Johnny Warren & Les Murray Memorial Cup

How to Apply

For further information about the position or the application process, please contact Tula Bhattarai on 02 4868 0888. To apply, please ensure to submit the following documents:

• Resume:Provide your current resume, detailing your professional experience and qualifications.
• Statement of Claims: Address the essential criteria mentioned in the job description in a statement of claims format.
• Please Upload: Additional Tickets, Qualifications and Certificates relevant to the role.

In accordance with Wingecarribee Shire Council’s COVID 19 Safety Plan, we encourage all employees to be COVID 19 vaccinated. Wingecarribee Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Applications are to be received by Wednesday 14th August 2024.