Berrigan Shire Council

Cadet Development Engineer

Join Our Team as a Cadet Development Engineer!

Are you currently enrolled in tertiary studies (university level) in Civil or Environmental Engineering or another related course?

Don't miss out on this opportunity to kick start your career! Join Berrigan Shire Council for an exciting chance to gain hands on experience as a Cadet Development Engineer. This role supports your learning and contributes to your local community.

As our new Cadet Development Engineer, you will support the Asset and Engineering Manager by reviewing and providing comments on engineering plans submitted by developers at various stages (e.g., concept and detailed design). You will also conduct investigations, surveys, and designs, supervise subdivision construction works, and carry out Roads Act approvals and inspections.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Team Player - Works closely with planners, design engineer, building inspectors, overseers to get an opportunity to learn from a range of development professionals.
• Design – Carry out Investigation, survey and design and prepare drawings for engineering works
• Interaction - Respond to customer enquiries and provide a good level of customer service
• Growth - Gain knowledge of Council’s engineering and works functions including policies and procedures.

What You’ll Need:

• A valid Australian Driver’s Licence.
• Studying a degree in Civil or environmental engineering leading to graduate membership of Engineers Australia.
• A willingness to learn

What’s in it for You?

• Working in a dynamic environment that values and supports your eagerness to learn and grow.
• A temporary role with up to 35 hours per week available depending on your university schedule.
• Flexible working arrangements that fit your life and university schedule. We welcome applicants who are able to work with us in person at the Council Offices in Berrigan as much as possible during term time and university holidays.

If you’re ready to take on a new challenge and be part of a varied role, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and let’s create something amazing together at Berrigan Shire Council!

This is a temporary position classified at T8 under the Local Government (State) Award 2023. The salary for this position commences at $56,789.20 plus 11.5% statutory superannuation (pro rata).

All applications must be marked “Confidential” PO/22/2025 and include a Cover letter, Resume & Completed Application form; a copy of the application form is available at www.berriganshire.nsw.gov.au or by contacting or by contacting Ashleigh Holt, People and Culture Officer on, 03 5888 5100.

If you would like to discuss this position further, please contact Ramesh Shrestha, Asset Engineering Manager on 03 5888 5100.

Applications will be received up to 9am, Tuesday 8 April 2025.

Chief Executive Officer

56 Chanter Street

BERRIGAN NSW 2712.

Or to jobs@berriganshire.nsw.gov.au

Berrigan Shire Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer