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Join to apply for the Civil Engineer Cadet x 2 role at Careers at Council2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Civil Engineer Cadet x 2 role at Careers at CouncilGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.DescriptionAre you nearing completion of a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) degree?Through starting your career in Local Government you will have the opportunity to develop specialist technical skills within a supportive team.Shellharbour NSW, New South WalesCadetDescriptionAre you nearing completion of a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) degree?Through starting your career in Local Government you will have the opportunity to develop specialist technical skills within a supportive team.The cadetship is a structured training and development program for students who have satisfactorily completed at least four semesters of their Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) degree and are currently completing their third year of study. To be eligible for this role students need to have completed at least 96 credit points in a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil).This cadetship role includes undertaking part time study and practical work experience in the work areas of Engineering, Asset Strategy and at our Oak Flats Works & Services Depot.As a Civil Engineer Cadet you will gain and develop new practical skills and experience in a wide range of engineering functions in one of the most rapidly developing cities in NSW. This includes working and contributing to the design and construction of local projects including roads, traffic, subdivision control, flood management, waste services, civil works, engineering forward planning and projects and contracts.Council''s Cadet, Apprentice and Trainee (CAT) Program aims to grow Council''s skilled workforce capacity by creating job opportunities and a talent pipeline for specialised roles and to develop future leaders by providing employment opportunity and professional development experiences that support and complement a related course of external tertiary study. Councils cadets, apprentices or trainees receive ongoing training, guidance and support from workplace mentors while completing a nationally recognised qualification.For more information on our CAT program, click here.About UsShellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 82,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It''s an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our core values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.We have been recognised with numerous state and national awards in recent times, including eight wins for our First Nations Community the Yirran Muru (many pathways) playspace, as well as being presented as winners in the NSW Landscape Architecture Awards, Regional Achievement Awards, and Parks and Leisure Australia Regional Awards of Excellence.We OfferShellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance.2 x Temporary full time, 35 hours per week with access to flexi-timeCommencing salary range from $1073.40 - $1230.40 per week (dependent on qualifications and experience)Plus 12% superannuationPayment of course fees upon receipt of enrolment recordAdditional Allowance of $230 per subject for essential student expenses such as administration fees, course materials including textbooks and prescribed readingsStudy and Examination Leave for face-to-face and online coursesStructured Cadetship Program including a Mentor and Peer ProgramGreat culture with a strong, values led and progressive teamEnjoy our employee benefits programs and access to Novated lease options and significant retail discounts and corporate fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Provident Fund activities, weekly payrun and more.Access to local government and employee benefits such as; LSL after five years, three weeks sick leave per annum, Health and wellbeing leave and more.For further information about the position, click here for the position description.Contact: Kristi Barrett, Learning and Development Business Partner on 02 4221 6236.Closing date: Sunday, 27 July 2025 at 11:30pm.Apply now...Complete the application below by answering the questions, describing how your skills and experience are relevant to the position.Your Resume and qualifications can be attached on the NEXT page.Once you start your online application, you may save and return to this later, however incomplete applications will not be considered. You may wish to prepare your responses in a word document and then COPY and PASTE into the fields below. Your Resume and qualifications can be attached on the NEXT page.When you have submitted your application, an email confirmation will be sent to your nominated email address. Please ensure you have the correct email address and check your inbox (including your "junk" inbox).For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria, please view our Guide To Applying.Shellharbour City Council are an equal opportunities employer and promote the following;We are a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. It is the responsibility of all employees to ensure that they treat our Community, Councillors, Customers and each other with respect and professionalism without regard to non-relevant criteria or distinctions.We are committed to being a Child Safe Organisation. Our commitment promotes the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. To realise our vision for a child-safe Shellharbour, we know that we must work together to ensure our children are given every opportunity to be safe, happy and thrive.Shellharbour City Council are dedicated to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusivity. We recognise the unique strengths and talents that individuals with disabilities bring to our team, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. We invite individuals with disability to apply for positions at Shellharbour City Council and we commit to discussing reasonable adjustments to roles (such as work hours) and the work environment (for example, different office equipment) where we can, to enable people with a disability to join our team. By doing so, people with disability can contribute to the skills, experiences, and perspectives that make our team stronger. Together, we can create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community and ensures that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. At Shellharbour City Council, we believe that diversity is not just a policyit''s a reflection of who we are and what we stand for.Our core values of collaboration, accountability, integrity, respect and sustainability represent who we are and what we expect of one another.To work with us, you must be committed to role modelling our core values.Apply for this roleVisit siteShareSeniority levelSeniority levelInternshipEmployment typeEmployment typeInternshipJob functionJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesGovernment AdministrationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Careers at Council by 2xSign in to set job alerts for Civil Engineer roles.Coniston, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoShellharbour, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoConiston, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoCivil Engineer - Water Servicing CoordinatorConiston, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoCivil Engineer - Water Servicing CoordinatorConiston, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoConiston, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoConiston, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoWollongong, New South Wales, Australia 3 months agoConiston, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoProject Engineer - Bridges (Temporary Opportunity up to 11 Months)Coniston, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoConiston, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoProject Engineer - Bridges (Temporary Opportunity up to 11 Months)Coniston, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoProject Engineer - Bridges (Temporary Opportunity up to 11 Months)Coniston, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoDapto, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoCivil / Structural Engineer - Heavy Industrial RemediationConiston, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoCivil Engineer - Water Servicing CoordinatorCivil / Structural Engineer Heavy Industrial RemediationConiston, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoConiston, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoWollongong, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoConiston, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoWollongong, New South Wales, Australia 2 months agoConiston, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoWollongong, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoConiston, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoWollongong, New South Wales, Australia 3 months agoElectrical Project Engineer- Building ServicesConiston, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoConiston, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoElectrical Project Engineer- Building ServicesMacquarie Pass, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoWollongong, New South Wales, Australia 3 months agoElectrical Engineer Automation & ControlsWollongong, New South Wales, Australia 3 months agoWollongong, New South Wales, Australia 3 months agoWollongong, New South Wales, Australia 3 months agoPort Kembla, New South Wales, Australia 2 months agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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