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Shellharbour NSW, New South Wales Description Have you recently completed, or are you nearing completion of, a Bachelor of Engineering degree or higher? Start your career in Local Government and gain the opportunity to develop specialist technical skills within a supportive and collaborative team. In this role, you will assist with the delivery of Councils floodplain management program and provide professional technical advice relating to flooding and stormwater engineering. Shellharbour City Council offers an excellent graduate opportunity to gain valuable, handson experience contributing to meaningful infrastructure projects. You will be supported by a strong network of experienced project delivery professionals, workplace mentors and fellow undergraduates and graduates across Council. About Us Shellharbour 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 is 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 being 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. Qualifications Bachelor of Engineering degree or higher (completed or nearing completion). We Offer Temporary graduate role up to 3 years Full time, 35 hours per week with access to flexi-time Commencing salary range from $75,356 - $89,831 per annum (range based on completed or nearing completed qualifications) Plus 12% superannuation May be eligible for Civil Liability Allowance Great culture with a strong, values led and progressive team Employee benefits programs and access to Novated lease options and significant retail discounts and corporate fitness programs, Bi-Annual Bonus Payments, weekly payrun, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more Local government benefits such as Annual Award Increases, LSL after five years, three weeks sick leave per annum, Health and wellbeing leave and more Contact Zain Riaz, Flood and Stormwater Manager, 4221 6103. Closing date Sunday, 17 May 2026 at 11:30pm. Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people. Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply. At Shellharbour City Council we promote respect at work as a fundamental right for all, and strive to create a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. This commitment extends to the promotion of the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. Our values, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability underpin all we do. #J-18808-Ljbffr