Are you about to start a Bachelor of Civil Engineering in 2026? Warrnambool City Council is offering a rare and rewarding opportunity to a local engineering student with our Civil Engineering Scholarship (Cadet Civil Engineer).
What’s in it for you?
- Paid work experience with Council during university holidays
- $5,000 annual scholarship to support your studies
- Guaranteed 2 years of full time employment after graduation
- Mentorship and professional development from experienced civil engineers
- Work on meaningful projects that shape your community
This is a 4-year part-time cadetship with a 2-year full-time role offered upon graduation.
The Benefits
This is a fixed term part time 4 year contract. At the successful completion of the scholarship and having attained appropriate qualifications a further temporary full time contract of twenty four (24) months will be offered to the successful candidate in a position suitable to the qualifications obtained.
Council also offers a range of other benefits for its employees, including:
- Ongoing training and development
- Discount to Council owned facilities
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long service leave (pro-rata) after 7 years
To Apply
To apply for this opportunity, please click ‘Apply Now’ on the Warrnambool City Council website.
Questions
If after reading the position description you have further questions please contact Daniel Selman, Coordinator Engineering Design on 03 5559 4*** or *******@warrnambool.vic.gov.au.
Applications close: 5.00pm Sunday 16 August 2026
Please note, that all prospective Warrnambool City Council employees will be required to undertake a medical assessment. Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which include reference checks and a criminal history check. For more information about the recruitment process, please visit www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/careers
Warrnambool City Council is an Equal Prospect Employer
To view current vacancies visit www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/careers
For details on how to submit your application refer to