Trainee Engineer
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Job no: 494781
Work type: Temporary Full Time
Location: Penrith
Categories: Engineering, Traineeships
Salary: $43,371.00 - $63,175.00 per annum, dependent upon progression through enrolled course of study and level of experience, plus 11.5% Superannuation.
About the role
As a Trainee Engineer you will gain practical experience in the workforce whilst completing your Engineering degree. Trainee Engineers will rotate between Council’s Design, Traffic and Transport, Development Engineering and Strategic Asset Management departments for the purpose of learning different aspects of Engineering and gaining exposure in various positions in Local Government.
We are looking for a motivated self-starter who is keen to learn, able to work as part of a team and willing to develop skills across all areas of Local Government Engineering.
In this position, you will be required to work full-time (35 hours per week); we will provide you with access to study leave, financial educational assistance and flexible working arrangements that will allow you to continue to study part-time (as a minimum) and achieve a work/study/life balance.
Employment as a Trainee Engineer is temporary and will cease at the completion of the qualification in which you are currently enrolled.
Essential criteria
- Currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering Degree and successfully completed at least the first year, but not in the final year of study (at the time of commencement in the position)
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
- Computer skills – particularly with Microsoft Office Programs
- Current Class C Driver licence.
Commencing salary: $43,371.00 - $63,175.00 per annum, dependent upon progression through enrolled course of study and level of experience, plus 11.5% Superannuation.
You may be required to undertake background checks, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.
Visit careers.penrith.city to view the position description and to find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council. To submit your application, please apply online using the link below.
In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (listed above) as a part of their initial application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on the closing date. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.
For further information about the position, please contact Anne Richardson, Strategic Asset Management Coordinator, on 4732 7777.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
About us
At Penrith City Council, we’re passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we’re here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award winner in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits, including:
- A range of flexible work arrangements
- 18 weeks paid maternity leave
- Health and wellbeing leave
- 15 days personal leave
- Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education
- Diverse salary packaging
- Free access to all Ripples venues
- And much, much more!
Position description
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