Graduate Engineer (Design)

Graduate Engineer (Design)

About the business

The South Burnett Region is ideally situated just 2 - 3 hours' drive to Brisbane, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast and Fraser Coast. The region is home to the stunning Bunya Mountains, where you can enjoy spectacular rainforest walks, nights by the fire in hidden chalets and the best scenic views Queensland has to offer.  The South Burnett region is renowned for its great wine, gourmet foods and recreational facilities such as Lake Boondooma and Yallakool tourist parks.

So why not come and enjoy our award winning tourism facilities and make the change…

About the role

• Based in Nanango
• Permanent - Full Time
• $61K - $75K per annum + allowances + Super

Council is seeking a Graduate Engineer for its Design Section, working within the Infrastructure Planning Branch.  The successful candidate will carry out engineering designs and drafting, project coordination, contract administration and related tasks under close supervision.  The Graduate Engineer will demonstrate initiative, have a can-do attitude and willingness to learn all aspects of the design of civil engineering projects, including the preparation of related documents for review and verification.  This position requires good literacy, numeracy, communication and interpersonal skills, and focus on the provision of quality customer service.

Benefits and perks

• Work/Life balance (9 Day Fortnight Roster)
• Up to 12% employer superannuation contribution
• Access to Salary Packaging Benefits
• Access to Corporate memberships
• Access to Health and Wellbeing programs

Skills and experience

**Please address the following key selection criteria items below, as part of your application**

• Relevant experience with civil design, including surveying, drafting, project coordination and contract administration.
• Sound experience in preparing civil engineering designs, including roadworks, water mains and drainage designs.
• Proven ability in developing schedules as well as sound literacy and computer skills in software programs associated with civil engineering.
• Ability to establish work priorities, meet deadlines and work effectively within a team environment.
• Good communication focused on the provision of quality customer service, interpersonal and public relations skills.

For further information and to review the selection criteria and position description, please visit: https://www.southburnett.qld.gov.au/homepage/98/jobs-and-careers

Applications addressing the selection criteria, including a cover letter and your Resume, should be submitted by 'Applying Now' on Seek.

Only those who have a right to work in Australia should apply.

Applications close 4:00pm Friday, 07 August 2020 

For further information please contact People and Culture on (07) 4189 9100.