Engineering Cadet (Multiple Positions)

The opportunity

We’re seeking two up and coming Engineers who are ready for a Cadetship to further their career. This is an ideal opportunity for the right candidates to take the first steps in their professional career, pairing your university studies with on-the-job experience and mentorship from a team of Engineering professionals.

Not only will you be provided with both professional and financial support in a paid, full-time role, you will also work alongside industry leaders who are truly experts in their field and are passionate about their work.

Working within Council, you’ll be exposed to a broad range of areas across the Facilities and Infrastructure Directorate, including work within Engineering Design, Drainage and Flooding, Specifications and Standards, Engineering Assessments, Traffic Engineering, Planning Advice and Consultation, Community Customer Service, Policy Formulation, and Infrastructure Assessments.

Some of the key responsibilities within this role are listed below however you can view the full list here – view the position description .

• This is a contract opportunity – working up to full-time 35 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangement and study assistance for attending classes and exams
• Base Salary Range: $46,726 to $68,210 pa based on 35 hours / week + 11.5% superannuation + $2,312 retention allowance + payment of course fees*
• You will be working from PSC Admininistration Building, Raymond Terrace

We’re all about putting the right people, in the right role! Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Be currently enrolled in and be committed to the completion of a degree of Civil, Environmental, or Construction Engineering
• Demonstrated experience the use of MS Office Suite and other tools
• Demonstrated communication skills to liaise and learn from fellow team members
• Self-motivated and able to manage your time and studies effectively throughout the contract period

This is life at PSC!

• Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu
• Long service leave when you’ve been with us for just over 5 years
• Paid Parental Leave so you can spend more time with your new little human
• Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program
• Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance
• Free parking on site and a convenient local shopping centre
• Coffee and food to keep you sustained at our on-site café
• And lots more…

Ready to Apply? Here’s what you need to know

• Applications Close: Midnight, Monday, 27 January 2025
• Contact: John Maretich, Assets Section Manager, on 0418 169 583.
• For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for ‘How to Apply’
• To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description and our organisation Values
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