Kick-start your engineering career with Fairfield City Council. This full-time fixed term opportunity (up to two years) will provide hands-on experience in the design of traffic and other civil projects while working alongside experienced engineering professionals.

As a Graduate Professional Engineer, you will provide professional engineering support and contribute to investigations, design solutions and minor projects that help deliver positive outcomes for our community. Under the guidance of experienced engineers, you'll build your technical and project management capabilities while participating in a diverse range of infrastructure and traffic-related projects.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Full Australian working rights for the duration of the fixed-term contract.
- A Degree in Civil Engineering (or be in the final year of study) suitable for membership of Engineers Australia.
- Anunderstanding of engineering standards, guidelines and practices.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- An interest in developingskills in engineering software such as AutoCAD and other civildesign software.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Theability to organise, prioritise and manage competing demands.
- Basicknowledge of project management principles, including managementof time, cost and scope.
- Proficiencywith Microsoft Office applications.
- Current Class C NSW Driver Licence.

SALARY & EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

- Full-time position, working 35 hours per week
- Fixed term contract, up to two (2) years
- This position is a Grade 4, with a salary range starting from $80,758 p.a. plus 12% superannuation
- Civil Liability allowance of 3.5%

Fairfield City Council offers a great working environment,



where your career development and work life balance matters. We offer a range of benefits including:

- Study assistance including up to 10 days Study Leave
- Wellbeing initiatives including flu vaccination, discounted gym memberships and onsite gym
- Free onsite parking
- Significant leave perks 10 days Sick/Personal Leave, 5 days MyLeave per year
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years

FURTHER INFORMATION:

Enquiries regarding the position description should be directed to Coordinator Design Services, Peter Shephard on 0***. A position description is attached for your information.

CLOSING DATE:

Friday, 21 August, 5:00pm

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants must complete the online application form and attach a current resume and cover letter outlining how their qualifications, knowledge, skills and any relevant experience meet the Selection Criteria. Applications should be addressed to the contact person listed above and submitted by the closing date.

Fairfield City Council is a smoke-free workplace and is an EEO employer. As an inclusive workplace, we support reasonable workplace adjustment. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia, and may be required to undertake a national police clearance as part of the recruitment process.

We kindly ask for no recruiters at this stage.

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📌 Graduate Civil Design Engineer (City of Fairfield)
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