Job Details
Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations / Engineering and Asset Infrastructure Planning
Position Type: Fixed Term Full Time (2 years, 9 day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week)
Location: 143 Walker Street, Townsville City
Salary Range: Base Salary $79,993 - $96,989 per annum + super (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Application Close: 11:45pm, Thursday 21 May 2026
Start your career as a Graduate Civil Engineer and get hands‐on experience working on projects that shape the places people use every day. In this 2‐year Graduate Program, you'll help plan and deliver real community infrastructure like roads, drainage and public spaces, while learning how engineering works inside local government. You'll rotate through teams including Engineering & Asset Infrastructure Planning, Traffic Engineering, Active Transport, Floodplain Modelling and CRM Investigations, giving you a great mix of technical and practical experience.
With guidance from experienced engineers, training workshops and one‐on‐one coaching, you'll investigate customer enquiries, work with data, and help develop smart, practical solutions. It's a great chance to build confidence, grow your skills, and see the direct impact of your work in the community from day one.
Responsibilities
You will assist in planning and delivering community infrastructure projects including roads, drainage, and public spaces. You will rotate through teams such as Engineering & Asset Infrastructure Planning, Traffic Engineering, Active Transport, Floodplain Modelling, and CRM Investigations, to gain technical and practical experience. You will investigate customer enquiries, work with data, and help develop smart, practical solutions.
Qualifications and Experience
In an ideal applicant, we are looking for:
* Completed Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil) within the last three (3) years or will be completed prior to the start of the Graduate program, and eligibility to apply for membership with the Institution of Engineers Australia.
* Current "C" Class driver's licence.
* Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD).
* Well‐developed oral and written communication skills.
* Sound time management skills, including the ability to plan, prioritise and organise own work, achieve set and agreed performance and service standards and meet deadlines.
* Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of products.
Benefits
* 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
* 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
* 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
* Domestic and Family Violence Leave
* Annual wage progression
* Up to 13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
* Salary Sacrifice opportunities
* Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on‐the‐job learning and formal training programs
* Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
* Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
* Employee Assistance Program
EEO Statement
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!
All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.
Contact Person: Michael (Coordinator)
Contact Email: myk@townsville.qld.gov.an (for position enquiries only)
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications you hold.
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