Job Description

Qualifications: studying a Bachelor of Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Architecture, Planning, or another related discipline

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Salary: starting from $1,153.93 to $1,322.76 per week plus 12% superannuation

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Commencing: January 2027

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Ready to launch your career in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Architecture, Project Management or another related discipline? Join Lake Macquarie City Council as a Cadet Project Officer and gain practical experience, professional mentoring, and support to complete your studies while making a real difference in our community.

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Kick-start your career while completing your studies with a hands‑on Cadetship that combines paid work, skilled mentoring, and university learning. Throughout the program, you'll gain valuable experience delivering community infrastructure projects that make a real difference to our region. You'll work alongside experienced professionals across our Project Delivery, Engineering, and Quality & Surveillance teams, building practical skills in project management, construction, contract administration, stakeholder engagement, and infrastructure delivery.

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In this role, you'll:

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- Contribute to the delivery of community infrastructure projects.
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- Gain experience in project planning, procurement and contract management.
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- Work with consultants, contractors and project teams.
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- Assist with technical research, reporting, and project documentation.
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- Learn how projects are delivered safely, sustainably, on time and within budget.
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- Develop knowledge of quality assurance, compliance and regulatory processes.
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- Build your professional skills through mentoring, training and real‑world experience.
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WHAT WE OFFER nn




- Payment of your university tuition fees and student amenities fees for the remainder of your approved undergraduate studies!
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- Paid study leave and time to attend compulsory classes, helping you successfully balance work and university commitments
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- Hands‑on experience working on real planning projects that help shape our community
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- Ongoing mentoring and support from experienced planning professionals
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- A structured learning and development pathway to help you build a successful career
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- Annual salary reviews and progression opportunities based on performance
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- A 35-hour working week with a 9-day fortnight, giving you more time for life outside work
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- Four weeks of paid annual leave each year
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- A supportive, collaborative and innovative team environment where your ideas are valued
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- Access to a wide range of employee health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.
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We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic student who is passionate about shaping communities and building a career in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, Planning, or a related field.

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To be successful in this role, you'll:

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- Be eligible to enrol in the second year (or later year) of a relevant Bachelor's degree in 2027, such as Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Planning, or a related discipline.
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- Have strong written and verbal communication skills,



with the ability to build positive relationships with a variety of people.
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- Demonstrate problem‑solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
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- Be comfortable using Microsoft Office applications and other digital systems.
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- Have an interest in infrastructure delivery, project management, design, construction, or community development.
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- Be committed to completing the study and training requirements of the cadetship.
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- Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a supportive and high‑performing team.
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- Hold a White Card (NSW General Construction Induction), or be willing to obtain one.
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- Hold a minimum Provisional Driver Licence.
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The position is based in Speers Point; however, the initial work location will Council's temporary Administration Building in Wallsend , unless otherwise advised. The role will also involve travel throughout the Lake Macquarie local government area.

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Candidates who have already completed a degree‑level qualification or higher in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Architecture, Planning, or another relevant discipline are not eligible to apply.

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We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees, and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

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As part of the recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.

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Lake Macquarie City Council
n 126-138 Main Road, Speers Point, NSW 2284
n Box 1906, Hunter Region Mail Centre, NSW 2310

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