Sutherland Shire Council

Student Engineer Waterways

Student Engineer (Waterways)

• Get hands-on experience in stormwater asset management and flood studies
• Work alongside and learn from experienced professionals and subject matter experts
• Contribute to creating ecologically healthy and accessible waterways
• Start your career in local government with opportunities for growth and development

About the Team

Our Strategic Asset Management team is a diverse and dynamic team of professionals committed to enhancing our community and preserving our local environment.

We are looking for passionate and like-minded team members to join us in our mission to create a sustainable and water-sensitive community for future generations.

Responsibilities

As a Student Engineer (Waterways), you will play a crucial role in maintaining and improving Council's stormwater asset management system and implementing flood studies and risk management plans. Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing engineering plans and validating asset data
• Undertaking condition assessment of stormwater and waterway assets 
• Assisting in flood information requests and automation
• Preparing concept designs for stormwater infrastructure
• Responding to customer service requests

Qualifications and Skills

To be considered for this role, you will need to have:

• Completed at least 2 years of a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil or Environmental) degree
• Continuing enrolment in the above standard course on a part-time basis
• Class C driver's licence
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills 

 Join our Team and Grow with Us!

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!

• Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
• Get your application in by 11.59pm: Monday 20th May 2024
• Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated week beginning 27 May 2024 
• Package: $49,899 - $60,018 gross p.a. plus 11% superannuation
• Hours of work: Temporary full-time, 35 hours with the option of a 19 day month. Position is available for a period of up to 12 months
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, corporate membership to our leisure centres, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

**To meet Council's WHS requirements and in accordance with Council's Covid-19 Safety Plans, this position has been identified via risk assessment to be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or provide evidence of an approved medical contraindication, you will be required to produce evidence as part of the application process. Successful applicants are subject to ID checks, Reference checks, Qualification checks, and Work Rights verification.

Click on the link to check out the Position Description

Reach out to Babee Palanivel bpalanivel@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries.
Sarah Curran scurran@ssc.nsw.gov.au Talent Acquisition Business Partner, can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.