Graduate Engineer
Job Description
Full Job Description
Permanent full time role with opportunity to grow
Monthly RDO
Salary between $73,000-$84,000 (dependant on experience) + super
We’d love to hear from you ASAP regarding this role! To ensure we find the best candidates, applications for this role will be assessed as they are received, and the position may be filled prior to any end date advertised.
Golden Plains Shire Council provides a workplace where people matter, communities are connected, and the future is bright. We offer a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen and enrich our diverse and growing community.
To continue to deliver for our community, we are seeking a graduate Engineer to join our team.
This role will provide you the opportunity to:
Support Council’s Coordinator Roads and Drainage Engineering to investigate, inspect and collect data for asset management purposes.
Undertake design of various infrastructure projects in accordance with best practice principles and standards.
Prepare project briefs, cost estimates and specifications supporting survey, geotechnical investigation, design and construction appropriate for tendering.
Undertake administration duties associated with project management
Assist in project management for minor projects such as road rehabilitation, drainage, pedestrian bridges, footpath construction, bus stop installation, assessment of NHVR permits (National Heavy Vehicle Regulator) and traffic management measures such as traffic counters.
Assist in project documentation tasks such as Gantt charts and specification preparation for minor projects.
Assist with customer enquiries, requests and complaints from external customers and internal staff, providing suitable action to resolve issues.
Our ideal candidate will have:
Completed tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering
Experience in working in a team environment and delivering a high quality customer service experience
The ability to work with limited supervision and meet deadlines
Understanding of Australian Standards, Codes of Practice and design practices
Understanding of Occupational Health Safety and Risk Management principles (preferably in a civil engineering environment)
Strong interpersonal and communication abilities and skills
A high level of computer literacy and the ability to quickly learn how to operate and apply computer applications. Demonstrated experience in using “CAD” based software.
Well-developed problem solving skills.
A career with us
Our people are our most valued asset – we understand the importance of providing a rewarding, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people are empowered to bring their best selves.
We offer:
learning and development opportunities aligned to your role and aspirations, along with opportunities to work on a variety of projects and undertake secondments
flexible work arrangements and generous leave entitlements to empower you to achieve better life/work balance
a new high-quality, architectural designed working environment and free onsite parking
an environment where health, safety and wellbeing are prioritised in all that we do
an active Social Club
If you are ready to carve out a future with Golden Plains Shire Council and are ready to join a values driven and community focused organisation, we look forward to hearing from you.
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply as our recruitment process considers both technical and cultural fit, and how our development program can support individuals to grow into roles. You may just be the right candidate for this or another position at Golden Plains.
For further information about the role and the key selection criteria, please view the or, for a confidential discussion, contact John Relayson, Coordinator Roads & Drainage Engineering on 03 5220 7246 or 0437 364 437.
How to apply
Please submit your application by completing the form below.
We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you. Please contact our People & Development team at hr@gplains.vic.gov.au to discuss how we can best support you.
Applications close on MONDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2023 at 5.00PM.
At Golden Plains Shire Council we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace that allows staff to bring their whole selves to work. We believe that every individual has something valuable to offer. We are striving to build a workforce that reflects the community in which we operate and encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and cultural backgrounds. We recognise our proactive duty to ensure compliance with equal opportunity, child safe and other workplace-related legislation, and to eliminate all forms of discrimination.