Civil Engineering Cadet

Civil Engineering Cadet

At Wollongong City Council we have a steadfast commitment to creating an Extraordinary Wollongong. Our strength is the diversity of our people. Together our responsibility is to create an inclusive place where everyone is welcome, valued and belongs. We lead with courage, openness and curiosity. Our conversations and actions celebrate diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Council provides entry level education and employment opportunities each year, this includes apprenticeships, traineeships and cadetships. Learn more about the experiences of our recent cadets, apprentices and trainees here.

Are you an undergraduate currently studying Civil Engineering and looking for professional experience?

We are looking for a Civil Engineering Cadet to join our Infrastructure and Works Team. This opportunity is dedicated for a person living with disability and aligns to Council's commitment to providing meaningful employment opportunities in our Disability inclusion Action Plan.

This is a unique opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience in a dynamic, and supportive environment.  This program is designed to provide comprehensive training and professional development, allowing cadets to work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to real world projects that impact our local community.

When you choose a cadetship with us, you will be guided by an experienced team and develop skills in:

• asset and construction management

• various areas of engineering design including civil, structural and geotechnical

• a wide range of civil, structural and geotechnical construction projects

• strategic planning in traffic, floodplain and stormwater management

This opportunity is for students who are eligible for entry into the Bachelor of Engineering or applicants who have completed up to one year of full-time study by the end of 2024 academic year. Upon completion, you will have a formal qualification and be job-ready for future employment as a Civil Engineer.

This is a full-time cadetship up to 7 years with an anticipated start date of Monday 3 February 2025. Your salary will be from $1,025.35 per week, plus superannuation

Ready to take on this exciting opportunity? Apply today and embark on a rewarding and fulfilling career journey!

Our cadetship program provides you with:

• Learning about local government and how we contribute to our community.

• Exciting and meaningful work that has a real impact.

• Regular mentoring with your supervisor to help develop your professional skills.

• A tailored professional development plan to help you succeed and be your best.

• Valuable industry experience.

• Reimbursement of enrolment fees upon successful completion of subjects.

• Paid time release to attend classes or undertake distance education required for your study.

• Work laptop provided for the duration of the cadetship.

• A fun, friendly and supportive work environment!

What we expect of you:

• Eligible for enrolment in 2025 into the relevant course.

• Maintain satisfactory progress in your course.

• Participate actively in your development planning and review.

• Embrace Council's values and apply in the workplace.

• Seek and accept constructive feedback from others.

• Organisational skills with the ability to work as part of a team.

• Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Maintain confidentiality, exercise judgement and discretion.

• Adhere to Work, Health and Safety principles 

Interested?

Click on 'Apply' to be redirected to Wollongong City Council's E-recruitment site. You will need to attach your resume and will be prompted through the application to answer the selection criteria for the role. If you require adjustments in the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team on (02) 4227 7065.

Contact Steven Naumoski, Senior Design Engineer Civil - Roads + Traffic Facilities on (02) 4227 8685 for questions related to the role.

Information Sessions will cover what is involved in the program, expectations, tips on how to apply for the roles and the opportunity to meet your potential supervisor. Please come along and meet our team. Choose one of the following sessions:

Session 1 (Face to Face)

When: Tuesday 10th September 2024: 5 - 6pm

Location: Level 9 Council Administration Building, 41 Burelli Street Wollongong

Session 2 (Online)

When: Tuesday 17th September 2024: 5 - 6pm

Location: via MS Teams Register here

Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 29 September 2024.

Benefits of working at Council:

• We provide flexible working arrangements such as hybrid working and flex- you just need to ask!
• We are value-led, support and encourage personal and professional growth, recognise and reward performance and embrace change.
• We provide generous leave provisions including 5 weeks annual leave per year of service
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• We are committed to providing a safe working environment for all, (everyone, every day and everywhere) and make available wellbeing programs to support mental, physical and social wellbeing of our staff to be at their best.

We encourage applications from everyone regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability or gender identity. People with disability are encouraged to reach out so they can be supported in recruitment processes, to enable them to demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.

Wollongong Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people in the community.

Applicants are required to undergo an employment screening process which will include Reference, Identity and Medical History Checks, and may also include a Criminal History and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.