2025 Cadetship - Engineer

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel welcome, belong and succeed.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Cumberland City Council is proud to offer a Cadetship with our Building Surveying team in line with the 'fresh start for local government apprentices, trainees and cadets' in conjunction with the NSW Government. This cadetship offers a combination of on-the-job work experience whilst you complete your university degree in this field.  

The role of the Cadet Engineer is to provide assistance to the Design and Technical Services Business unit by way of quality engineering design work relating to road, stormwater drainage and traffic functions. This role will provide timely professional advice on engineering matters to contractors and residents as well as provide quality survey, design and set out for engineering projects.

Reporting to the Executive Engineer Infrastructure Design, this role will conduct investigation and assessment of Civil Infrastructure related matters as directed by the Supervisor.

The successful applicant will require:

• Currently enrolled in a four (4) year university degree related civil or structural engineering or equivalent
• Completed a surveying unit as part of their current studies
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and MS applications
• Knowledge of surveying equipment including Total Station
• Time management skills
• Ability to meet deadlines of a daily basis
• Problem-solving skills
• Possess administrative and organisational skills, including attention to detail, ability to maintain accurate records and skills in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in a team environment with other staff, and /or consultants on special projects
• Demonstrated understanding and commitments to WHS and EEO principles across all activities within the organisation
• Class C drivers licence (including Provisional 1 or 2).

Download the position description here for more information. 

About this role: 

• 1 x term contract, full-time or part-time position for a period of up to 24 months
• 70 hour fortnight
• Access to Council's 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO) 
• Located at Council's Auburn office, with frequent travel required across Council worksites, and may be required to work across any of Council’s work locations.

Salary information: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.

• Grade T8 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1,108.49 per week, plus 11% superannuation
• The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

• We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or an additional five (5) days' leave for front-facing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
• Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
• Leave entitlements including annual leave, personal leave, parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
• Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
• Corporate Health Insurance discounts
• Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
• Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
• Free access to Council owned swimming pools
• Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT US

Cumberland City Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, reflective of the community it represents. Council welcomes and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, and is committed to providing an accessible and safe workplace for our staff through making reasonable adjustments. If you have any accessibility or support requirements throughout the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager during the application process. 

What you'll need to have for this role:

• The right to live and work in Australia
• Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position
• Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council’s Health Monitoring Procedure, as required
• Provide evidence of your vaccination status as part of the employment screening process, in accordance with Council’s COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure.

Enquiries: Telephone Scott Kavanagh, Coordinator Engineering Services on 8757 9257 or human.resources@cumberland.nsw.gov.au for further information.

Closing date: 11:59pm, Sunday 5 January 2025

  HOW TO APPLY

To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire.  You'll be asked to attach your resume and any relevant qualifications (if required) to complete your application. Make sure you have these attachments ready before you apply as your application cannot be submitted until completed.