Engineering Cadet
Job No:
BVSC826
Location:
Bega
A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state’s most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.
As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.
With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.
We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:
- Rostered days off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Salary packaging
The Opportunity
We have an opportunity for an inquisitive individual to undertake an undergraduate qualification in engineering and learn a variety of engineering-based functions and activities by participating as a team member in engineering and project teams.
As an Engineering Cadet, you will undertake academic studies at undergraduate level and apply theoretical learnings to workplace activities to reinforce learnings. You will assist in the provision of engineering services such as engineering project management and data analysis. You will identify and use contemporary technology and equipment.
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About You
We are seeking an individual who has eligibility for entrance into degree level study in an engineering discipline and has completed their Higher School Certificate (or equivalent).
You will have the following skills and experience;
- Demonstrated broad interest in a science or engineering subject.
- Good written and verbal communication skills including the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience in the use of Microsoft Office suite.
- Analytical thinking and ability to solve problems logically.
Benefits
This is a fixed-term, full-time position working 35 hours per week for a period of six (6) years.
The total remuneration package for this position commences at $55,194.05 gross per annum, comprising of:
- $947.70 per week base salary
- $113.72 per week superannuation (calculated at 12%)
Additional benefits for this position include:
- Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)
- Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
- Salary packaging program (SmartSalary)
- Wellbeing Initiatives – Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.
For further information on this position, please contact Brenton Blair - Technical Services Coordinator on 02 6499 2229.
Applications close 11.59pm AEDT on 5 January 2026.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.
This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.
