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Cadet - Civil Engineering
Job No:
SHELL1451
Location:
Shellharbour NSW
Are you currently studying a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and looking to gain real-world engineering experience while you complete your degree?
Launch your engineering career with Shellharbour City Council and develop practical skills, industry knowledge and professional networks through a structured cadetship program designed to support your transition from university to the workplace.
The Civil Engineer Cadetship is a structured training and development opportunity for students who have successfully completed at least four semesters (96 credit points) of a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and are about to commence or are currently undertaking their third year of study.
Combining paid practical experience with ongoing study, you'll work alongside experienced engineers and professionals across Engineering, Asset Strategy and our Oak Flats Services Depot, gaining valuable exposure to a broad range of local government engineering functions.
You will have the opportunity to contribute to projects that shape the future of one of NSW's fastest growing cities.
Gain hands-on experience across areas such as:
- Road and transport infrastructure
- Traffic engineering
- Flood and stormwater management
- Civil works and construction projects
- Project delivery and asset planning and management
This is an opportunity to apply what you're learning at university to real projects that make a difference in the local community.
Through Council's Cadet, Apprentice and Trainee (CAT) Program, you'll receive ongoing mentoring, professional development and on-the-job training while completing your degree. The program is designed to build future talent and support students to develop the technical, professional and leadership skills needed for a successful career.
For more information on our CAT Program, click here.
About us:
Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 86,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It's 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 be 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.
We offer:
Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance.
- Temporary full time, 35 hours per week with access to flexi-time
- Commencing salary range from $1,116.30 - $1,279.60 per week (based on university progression)
- Plus 12% superannuation
- Payment of course fees upon receipt of enrolment record
- Additional Allowance of $230 per subject for essential student expenses such as administration fees, course materials including textbooks and prescribed readings
- Study and Examination Leave for face-to-face and online courses
- Structured Cadetship Program including a Mentor and Peer Program
- Plus benefits including novated leasing, retail discounts, corporate fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support & Learning & Development opportunities
- Plus Annual Award Increases & Bi-annual bonus payments & weekly pay run
- Plus a range of local government benefits, including LSL after 5 years, one week 'My Leave', health & wellbeing initiatives as well as generous parental leave entitlements.
For further information about the position, click here for the position description.
Contact: Kristi Barrett, Team Leader Learning and Development on 4221 6236.
Closing date: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 11:30pm.
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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.
Your decision to apply for a role at Shellharbour City Council is the first step in acknowledging your alignment to our values and aspirations to create a great workplace.
