Graduate Engineer Development

This graduate engineering role provides broad exposure to a range of engineering disciplines within Local Government, supporting the planning, development and maintenance of Council's water and sewerage infrastructure while building technical and professional skills. The position will commence in the water and wastewater development assessment team and offers opportunities to work across multiple engineering functions, requiring strong communication skills, adaptability, and a commitment to ongoing learning and development.

About the role:

• Build your engineering career through hands-on experience across a variety of Local Government projects and disciplines.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of essential water, sewerage, and infrastructure services.
• Gain exposure to real-world engineering challenges and develop practical technical skills.
• Work closely with experienced engineers, contractors, consultants, and the community.
• Enjoy ongoing learning, professional development, and opportunities for career progression.

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $87,689 per annum with competency-based increments up to $103,869 per annum, plus 12% super
• 70-hour, 9 day fortnight
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions

We are seeking:

• Qualified Civil Engineer (or related discipline) eligible for Engineers Australia membership and holding a current Driver Licence.
• Sound knowledge of civil engineering principles, particularly water and sewerage infrastructure.
• Ability to support engineering projects and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to prepare technical reports and engage with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving and research skills, with exposure to GIS and asset management concepts.

About us:

• Located on thepicturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, ina rainforest or on a farm.
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers' Association) has named Council the 2021 and 2025 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.

Where it's located:

This position is based in Tweed Heads, and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes:

Friday 7 August at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

• Pre-employment medical - some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
• Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors. Your referees are not contacted unless you've been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.

Immunisations:

This position is identified as at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable/manageable diseases and as a consequence impacted employees are strongly recommended to participate in Council's workplace vaccination program.