Engineer (Graduate)

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About our opportunity

Our Project Management department delivers more than 550 capital and operational projects each year, worth approximately $130M in total. The team contracts 80% of the capital program via pro-active and innovative annual delivery processes. The delivery team manage projects through procurement and delivery, focused on time, cost, quality and safety objectives.

Projects are located across our region and include construction of footpaths, park, intersections, roads, sport fields, coastal assets, buildings and fit outs, with Youngs Crossing Bridge as one our most exciting projects.

We have 2 graduate Engineer opportunities, and you'll be managing minor construction projects (up to $500K) and working on routine technical planning and investigation of projects, as well as:
Providing routine technical engineering advice and ensure engineering works are within current construction legislation, Australian standards, Workplace Health and Safety requirements and accepted work practices.
Managing the infrastructure design process including coordination and management of contractors

• Assessing and recommending and rejecting progressive payment certificate claims made by contractors
• Contributing to a positive team environment, continuous improvement and customer focused culture
• Engaging proactively with internal and external stakeholders including residents, Councilors, contractors and colleagues across Council.

About you

Our graduate Engineers get great support and exposure to a variety of assets and small to large projects across the City of Moreton Bay. You can bring your experience managing minor construction projects providing technical engineering advice, understanding of construction legislation, standards, Workplace Health and Safety requirements, and accepted work practices.

You'll also have:

• Degree qualification in Civil Engineering recognised by Engineers Australia (required)
• Demonstrated knowledge and applied understanding of engineering principles and practices.
• Sound time management skills to manage conflicting priorities and meet deadlines.
• Well-developed communication skills to communicate planning concepts and matters in a simple and concise manner
• Ability to contribute to fostering a healthy, inclusive and well-connected workplace
• Current C class driver’s licence (required)
• Construction Induction Card (required, or willing to obtain at own expense).

Position Description

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Why join the City of Moreton Bay Team?

As the third largest local government area in Australia and the fifth fastest growing region, the Moreton Bay region boasts beautiful beaches and waterways, amazing manufacturing hubs and picturesque hinterland hamlets. Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.

With a diverse workforce of more than 2,000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of nearing 500,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you’re a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference - bring your expertise and join our driven team today.

Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:

• Discounted Health Insurance.
• Free flu vaccinations every year.
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.
• We are proud to offer opportunities to develop your career within a local government organisation and our team members are encouraged to undertake study for career development in their area of employment under our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Generous employer and employee super contribution scheme.
• Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• We want you and your family to feel well supported when you need it most - as a team member you will have access our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline, chaplaincy program and our Mates in Construction program.
• Our Strathpine office has local parking on-site and is in close proximity to public transport networks.
• Flexibility depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as work from home, part time, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you!

How to Apply

Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role. Applications close 25 March 2024.

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a National Police History Check as part of the recruitment process for this role.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at *******@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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