Parkes Shire Council

Graduate Engineer

About the Opportunity

The Graduate Engineer role at Parkes Shire Council is a dynamic opportunity for a recent engineering graduate to contribute to the successful delivery of Council's infrastructure projects. 

As a Graduate Engineer, you will be responsible for collaborating with the design engineer on estimating and contract administration, providing engineering design and advice to meet industry standards, and actively addressing traffic impacts on local and regional road networks. The role also involves ensuring timely customer responses, and supporting NHVR permit reviews. 

If you are a passionate and motivated individual ready to make a positive impact to your local community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. 

Further information on the role accountabilities is contained in the Graduate Engineer Position Description

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly encouraged. Don’t wait until the closing date to apply—this opportunity may be filled before the deadline. 

Essential Criteria

To be successful in this position you will need to have: 

• Degree qualifications in a relevant engineering discipline OR currently studying a degree in a relevant engineering discipline and are close to completion.  
• Sound knowledge of engineering standards relating to road and drainage construction and maintenance activities. 
• Solid communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders to achieve the best outcome.
• Solid written communication skills and demonstrated ability to prepare a wide range of communication materials, including reports, correspondence and other corporate documents. 
• Excellent standard of IT literacy and advanced computer and software skills including proficiency in Microsoft 365 suite of applications.
• Current and maintained Drivers Licence.
• SafeWork NSW Construction Induction (White Card).

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in the use of GIS and/or AutoCAD software.
• Traffic Control Certification.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Sound project management skills and ability to plan, prioritise and execute multiple projects.
• Knowledge of the role, functions, and responsibilities of Local Government.

Remuneration and Benefits

The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and Parkes Shire Council's policies and conditions of employment.

The role has been evaluated as being a Grade 13 of Council's salary structure, with an additional 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance payable in accordance with Award provisions.  This role offers an attractive salary range from $81,000 to $93,000 (including Civil Liability Allowance) with an additional 11.5% superannuation.  Starting salary to be determined dependent upon the qualifications and experience of successful applicant

Benefits of working at Council include:

• 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance is payable (included in salary above).
• 35 hour working week with a fortnightly rostered day off (RDO).
• Four weeks Annual Leave per year.
• Access to Long Service Leave (6.5 weeks) after five years.
• Access to salary packaging options through Salary Packaging Australia (SPA).
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives including a Health and Wellness Calendar and two (2) Health and Wellness days off per year. 
• Relocation assistance which includes 40% reimbursement of removalist costs upon commencement and a further 40% reimbursement after 18 months service.  
• Flexible working arrangements available.
• Professional development opportunities.

About Parkes Shire Council

Parkes Shire Council is a progressive and innovative organisation that embraces new ideas and has adopted a philosophy of continuous improvement. Council is committed to delivering progress and value to our community through living our corporate values of Community, Innovation, Integrity, Respect, Safety and Teamwork. 

Council has been acknowledged for Excellence in Local Government as the winner of the prestigious AR Bluett Memorial Award in 2016 which recognises the most progressive rural council in the state, based on all council operations and services.

Council values our position as a progressive, cohesive and well respected employer of choice.  We are proud of our corporate values which guide the work we do, the choices we make and how we interact with each other and the community. For our employees we provide career development and succession planning opportunities across a large range of trades and professions.

Council embraces a LEAN philosophy across its operations in an effort to maximize the value and service we deliver to our community with a commitment to best practice work health and safety for our staff and stakeholders. In our quest for improvement Council has achieved formal accreditation under  ISO45001:2018 framework for our Work Health and Safety Management System.  This highly regarded accreditation recognises the dedication and commitment from Council staff to ensure safety management systems are robust and efficient and more importantly that a safe workplace is provided for our staff, contractors, visitors and volunteers.

How to Apply

Before you apply for this position, please read the position description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position. You will be required to answer a few questions that relate to the criteria on the online application below. You will also be asked to attach your current Resume which should include two recent employment related referees. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume. A cover letter is not required. Council will only accept applications submitted on line.

Parkes Shire Council operates a merit-based recruitment process. 

Interview Process

Applications will be shortlisted as they are received. You will be contacted by phone if you have been selected for interview.  You will be required to bring with you a copy of all relevant certificates and qualifications. The interview panel will consist of a panel of three.

If you have not been selected for interview you will be advised by email. 

Pre-employment Screening

In the event you are shortlisted for an interview, and are then selected to progress to the next stage following interview, you must be prepared to undergo the following pre-employment screening processes as part of the selection process:

• A pre-employment physical examination (at Council's expense), including a hearing and drug and alcohol test
• Please include two work related referees in your resume for reference checking purposes - please ensure your referee details are current
• Undertake any other applicable screening that may be relevant to the role
• Council may also check authenticity of certificates and qualifications

Privacy Statement

As part of the recruitment process, Parkes Shire Council will be collecting information about you. This information is private information for the purposes of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act. This information will be included in the recruitment file, and accessed by Council Records Staff and members of the Recruitment Selection Panel. Applicants may request their information be returned to them at the conclusion of the recruitment process.

Other Important Details

(Please note: Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis before the closing date)

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Council's Human Resources Team on (02) 6861 2333 or via email at hr@parkes.nsw.gov.au .

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONCE YOU START TO COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION, YOU CANNOT SAVE IT AND RETURN TO IT LATER.

Good luck and we look forward to receiving your application!