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DescriptionExciting undergraduate opportunities in the water and sewer industry. Gain valuable hands on experience with the third largest water utility in NSW while completing your studies! Work with highly proficient and experienced mentors in a supportive learning environment. 12 month temporary part time contracts - 21 hours per week.Location: Central Coast NSW, New South Wales.About The RoleCentral Coast Council encourages career development through practical experience. The Undergraduate Programs gives students the ability to:Gain skills and experience across a broad range of functions in your relevant area of study.Apply your knowledge in practical situations to achieve professional outcomes.Work with highly proficient and experienced mentors in a multi-disciplinary environment.During your undergraduate period you will be given the opportunity to receive on the job training, use your sound engineering principles and practices to contribute to providing clean drinking water and quality wastewater services across a range of Council Water and Sewer Units.This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.What you''ll get to experience as an undergraduate in this roleUnder the guidance of the supervisor, undertake reviews of data, evaluate and make recommendations for operational and maintenance improvements.Under the guidance of the supervisor, assist in the development of operational and maintenance strategies for water and sewerage assets.Under the guidance of the supervisor, undertake project management activities in support of overarching asset performance/process improvement programs.To Be Successful In This Role, You Will HaveA current enrolment and acceptance in final or second final year of University Study in Chemical Engineer.A current Class C or Provisional P1 or P2 Drivers Licence.A valid Construction General Induction Card - NSW SafeWork or equivalent.The ability to participate and actively contribute in a team environment to achieve organisational goals and outcomes.The ability to complete work and deliver according to project schedules and competing deadlines and priorities.The ability to use judgement and problem-solving skills to achieve positive outcomes.An interest in the Water and Sewer industry and a willingness to learn and develop new skills.Other Important InformationThe salary for this position ranges between $568.62 - $738.24 per week (based on 21 hours per week) plus 12% superannuation.We have a temporary part-time role available.This role is located at the Nexus Business Hub, North Wyong.Council may create an eligibility list from this recruitment process and may utilise this eligibility list to fill other permanent or temporary vacancies.Extra BenefitsLong service leave after 5 years of continuous serviceFree flu vaccination programTime provided for you to do annual skin cancer screening, Breast screen and blood donationsAccess to professional development with career development and learning programs through various platformsWe reward and recognise our staff with our Cheers programNovated leasing partnerships.Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment that fosters equity, diversity and respect. Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.Contact and Application DetailsThe contact person for this role is Tracey Lloyd, Team Leader Process and Projects. You can contact Tracey on 0429 071 073.This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 8 February 2026.Location: Central Coast Council is ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour''s drive from Newcastle. The Central Coast offers one of the best places in Australia to live and work. The Central Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW.How To ApplyWe have put together some additional resources to help you apply for a role at Central Coast Council. By completing and submitting this online application you confirm that any information that you provide in this application is true and correct and acknowledge that any offer of employment may be withdrawn should the information that you have provided be shown to be false. You also consent to employment screening checks where appropriate.To Lodge Your Application, Please Follow These StepsAnswer the on-line questions shown below.Attach your resumeAttach your qualifications and licences.Once your application is successfully lodged you will receive an automated response sent to your e-mail address. If a response is not received this means that your application has not been successfully submitted and you will need to lodge another application.If you require assistance to lodge your application please contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing [email protected]. For discuss what reasonable adjustments you may need, please include this phrase in your message.If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service TTY call 133 677 or Speak & Listen 1300 555 727.Applicants who are selected for interview will be contacted by phone or e-mail. For further instructions please click here.You will have the ability to save your application as you go using the "Save Application" button. You can start an application and return to it later via the automatic follow-up email once you have the time and required information at hand to finalise your application.If you don''t have access to a computer or electronic device, you can lodge your application at any of Council''s Library locations. Pre-book a free 1-hour computer timeslot by contacting your nearest library or ask at the enquiry counter.We will not accept unsolicited resumes or applications being presented by recruitment agencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr