A region the size of Tasmania, just 2.5 hours west of Brisbane and an easy drive from the Sunshine and Gold Coasts, the Western Downs has a growing population of over 34,000 people.
The region’s diverse economy, vibrant active communities and the extensive infrastructure and multi-billion dollar energy investments are ensuring that the Western Downs continues to go from strength-to-strength.
Western Downs Regional Council is one of only a handful of Council’s in the state of Queensland to be debt-free.
Council is very proud of this immense achievement which it had been working towards since 2015, proving itself to be one of the most financially prudent Councils in Queensland.
About the Role
In this Civil Engineering Cadetship, you will gain experience and learning of the processes necessary to be able to confidently complete all civil engineering works in the area of works strategic planning, construction and maintenance.
Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you will:
Assist the Project Managers in providing engineering support;
Undertake investigation of works and customer requests relating to construction and maintenance operations;
Assist in the preparation of estimates, site investigation, designs, project management, compilation of the 10 Year Capital Works Program and systems implementation; and
Complete a Bachelor of Engineering Science (Civil).
About you
The successful applicant will have:
completed a Secondary education to Grade 12 level with an ATAR capable of gaining entry to complete Bachelor of Engineering Science (Civil), OR has already commenced this course at a tertiary institution;
an interest in engineering and project management;
a 'C' Class Drivers Licence (manual preferred); and
strong analytical and technical ability.
What we offer:
Financial assistance towards university fees
Access to Corporate Health Plan
Health & Wellbeing program
Work/life balance
Applications close at 5.00pm AEST on Tuesday 10 November 2020.
Additional Information
The recruitment process may include candidates completing a pre-employment health declaration and you may be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check and/or a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing. Applicants for this position agree to WDRC conducting an independent employment check with your current (or most recent) employer prior to your formal appointment to the advertised position. Western Downs Regional Council reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date without prior notice.
