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Form of workLooking for work to compliment your degree? We have a fantastic opportunity for undergraduates currently studying towards a Civil or Environmental Engineering degree to join our cadetship program.
About the role
The program provides you with real-world engineering experience while you combine full-time study with paid part-time work.
Work with our experts who will share their incredible depth of engineering talent and knowledge as you study and work towards your career goals. The program includes the rotation between areas providing the opportunity to specialise in investigations, design, project management, construction and maintenance, asset management, operations and more.
Throughout the cadetship, you will have the ability to recommend and implement your own ideas to improve the quality of life for our community.
View the position description for more details about the cadetships.
About you
You will be passionate about challenging yourself and be a 1st or 2nd year student as well as:
- Good communication skills and enjoy working in a team environment
- A genuine commitment to customer service, continuous improvement and maintaining a high level of privacy and confidentiality
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- An excellent fit with our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership
The cadet program includes a commitment to a period of work after graduation equal to the time served as an undergraduate cadet with council.
About the benefits
- Payment of course fees
- Combined full-time external study and paid part-time work
- An opportunity to learn in a progressive and professional environment
- An ability to recommend and implement your own ideas
- Regular formal mentoring with one of Council’s senior professional engineers
- Ongoing learning, development and career opportunities
- Employee health and wellbeing programs
About us
Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity. It is the state’s fastest growing city and oldest provincial city.
Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:
‘Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'
We have a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.
Join us
If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.
Please apply online and submit:
- A cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing why you are interested in a cadetship
- A resume of no more than 4 pages
Closing date: 5 May 2024
Please direct any related questions to *******@ipswich.qld.gov.au.
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment screening which may include a criminal history check.
Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.
