About the role
The City of Swan is on the hunt for a self-motivated individual who is looking to develop their career, whilst making a meaningful and direct contribution to improving the quality of life of the community.
Currently, there is one position available to be applied for as part of the Graduate Engineer Program: Development Engineer - Urban Development.
We offer outstanding development programs for graduates, with job rotations in our various teams enabling you to gain experience across a broad portfolio of careers. The City has a friendly and supportive culture that recognises the value that Graduate Engineers bring, and you will immediately be provided with personal responsibility for the completion of operational requirements to make a real personal impact on the organisation. This will equip you with the tools for future career success, with many Local Government Executive, Managers and Technical Experts setting the foundation for their engineering careers through this program.
You will rotate through all areas of the Division gaining experience in project management, construction, maintenance, asset management, sub-divisional engineering, facility management, fleet management, waste management, recycling, traffic engineering, tender administration and contract management.
You will also be supported with extensive career development opportunities such as; technical training, financial assistance for further study; mentoring from established professionals; opportunities to act in leadership roles; and support to attain Chartered Status through Engineers Australia.
For further detail about the City's Graduate Program, check out the City's website:
https://www.swan.wa.gov.au/Your-Council/Careers/Graduate-Engineer-Program
About you
The successful candidate will have the following:
* A Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering;
* The ability to deliver a high level of customer service to internal and external customers
* Strong team leadership skills;
* Proven oral and written communication skills;
* A current Construction Safety Awareness Training Card, current National Police Clearance and C-Class Driver's Licence are required.
For more information about the role please refer to the position description.
About working with us
The salary for this position will be from $94,386.53 to $112,499.22 per annum, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.
You will also enjoy benefits including
* Flexibility to balance work and life through supported work from home and a 19-day month
* Excellent leave entitlements e.g. purchase additional leave, Local Government public holiday
* Generous Superannuation contributions up to a total combined 17%
* Comprehensive employee wellness program
* Generous study assistance (terms and conditions apply)
* Free parking options available
* Travelsmart allowance to support public transport use or cycling to work
About the City
The City of Swan, located north east of Perth, is the largest local government by land size in the Perth metropolitan area, and has one of the fastest growing populations.
The City covers an area of 1,042 square kilometres, equivalent to almost 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. A beautifully diverse expanse of land, the City is rich in natural assets, including the iconic Swan River and internationally renowned Swan Valley viticulture region established in 1829.
Our location, services and facilities make the City an attractive place to live. The population across our 42 suburbs stands at 168,334 in 2023, but is set to reach 300,000 by 2050.
The Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation have been the traditional custodians of the land for more than 40,000 years. The Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) holds enormous cultural significance for the Noongar people. The City is also rich in European history, and our community is a melting pot of multiculturalism, with one in three people being born overseas and one in five speaking a language other than English at home. Our ideal location, significant history, diverse community and strong economy ensures a positive future for the City of Swan, full of opportunity.
Our purpose at the City is to improve the quality of life for all of the people who live in, work in and visit the City of Swan by delivering our vision of 'one city, diverse people, culture and places' through shared values of respect, excellence, accountability and leadership.
At the City of Swan we are committed to recruiting and retaining the right people and creating a great place to work. We offer our employees real careers, real impact, and real rewards.
We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ+, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Finn Macleod directly on 9267 9394
For queries regarding the application process, please contact our friendly People Services team on 9267 8558.
To apply please submit a cover letter of no more than 300 words that outlines your desire to be a Graduate Engineer at the City and a resume no longer than 2 pages via the link.
Closing Date: Thursday 19 February 2026 at 11:00 PM AWST
The City of Swan reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date. The City also reserves the right to close the vacancy early therefore if you are interested in this position, please submit an application as early as possible.
*No agencies please.