Are you nearing completion of a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) degree?
Through starting your career in Local Government, you will have the opportunity to develop specialist technical skills within a supportive team.
The cadetship is a structured training and development program for students who have satisfactorily completed at least four semesters of their Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) degree and are currently in their third year of study. To be eligible, students need to have completed at least 96 credit points in their degree.
This role includes undertaking part-time study and gaining practical work experience in Engineering, Asset Strategy, and at our Oak Flats Works & Services Depot.
As a Civil Engineer Cadet, you will develop practical skills and experience in various engineering functions within a rapidly developing city in NSW. This includes working on local projects involving roads, traffic, subdivision control, flood management, waste services, civil works, and project planning.
Our Cadet, Apprentice, and Trainee (CAT) Program aims to build our skilled workforce by creating job opportunities and a talent pipeline for specialized roles. It also supports future leaders through employment and professional development, with ongoing training and mentorship while completing a nationally recognized qualification.
For more information on our CAT program, click here.
About us:
Shellharbour City, in the Illawarra region, is 80 minutes south of Sydney, home to over 82,000 residents across 154 square kilometers. It offers natural beauty, from beaches to rolling pastures, against the backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.
We are committed to financial sustainability, a strong organizational culture, and employing staff who embrace our core values, making Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.
We have received numerous awards, including recognition for our First Nations Community projects and landscape architecture achievements.
We offer:
We provide a high-performing, sustainable organization with exciting career opportunities and flexible work arrangements to promote work/life balance.
* 2 x Temporary full-time roles, 35 hours/week with flexi-time
* Starting salary from $1073.40 to $1230.40 per week, based on qualifications and experience
* Plus 12% superannuation
* Payment of course fees upon enrollment
* Allowance of $230 per subject for essential expenses
* Study and exam leave for courses
* Structured Cadetship Program with mentorship and peer support
* Positive workplace culture with values-based leadership
* Employee benefits, including retail discounts, fitness programs, EAP, and more
* Local government benefits such as LSL after five years, sick leave, and health leave
For more details, click here for the position description.
Contact: Kristi Barrett, Learning and Development Business Partner at 02 4221 6236.
Closing date: Sunday, 27 July 2025 at 11:30 pm.
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Shellharbour City Council is an equal opportunity employer and promotes diversity and inclusivity. We are committed to a child-safe environment and to accommodating individuals with disabilities, with discussions on reasonable adjustments encouraged.
Our core values—collaboration, accountability, integrity, respect, and sustainability—are central to our culture. We expect all staff to role model these values.
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