Graduate Engineer

Division: CITY SERVICES 

Unit: City Infrastructure & Traffic Operations (CITO)   Section: TECHNICAL SERVICES  Salary: AUD 78,747.00 per annum plus Superannuation

Employment status:  Fixed 3-year term

Employment arrangement: Full Time

Location: Sydney CBD

Option to work under a 19-day month arrangement 

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

The City of Sydney (‘The City’) believes young people are our future.  Our entry-level program provides young people with the opportunity to gain valuable experience across a broad range of engineering disciplines. 

Be part of a purpose-led organisation, with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions. 

The City is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic GRADUATE ENGINEER to join its Technical Services and Program Delivery team.

This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to asset management, project management, design and delivery of quality assets to enhance Sydney's position as a globally competitive and innovative city.

You will be part of a dynamic team of technical specialists who are dedicated to deliver the best city environment for living, business, work, and recreation, by contributing to the management and implementing the City's asset management plans and strategy and developing and delivering programs for the City’s civil infrastructure and street lighting assets – valued at over $2.75b.

You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure asset management best practice, resulting in assets that meet the needs of the community whilst being sustainable, resilient, safe, and aligned to the vision and directions of our exciting and ambitious Community Strategic Plan - Delivering Sustainable Sydney 2030-2050.

To be successful you will have recently completed your tertiary qualifications in civil engineering or a related discipline, the ability to work effectively as part of a professional team including good interpersonal skills, and the ability to balance a range of organisational priorities in a fast-paced environment.  You will also have:

• A commitment to accountability and quality outcomes
• Attention to detail and sound problem solving skills
• A good level of written and oral communication skills and computer skills
• A Class C Driver’s Licence

To apply: Upload your resume and respond to the application questions to show how you meet the role’s requirements. Select 'Apply' to complete your online application.

The successful applicant is required to complete a pre-employment health declaration.

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm,  Wednesday 13 March 2024.

For further information contact: Andre Aravena, Senior Engineer - Program Coordinator on 02 9265 9***.

We offer a teams-based approach to flexibility. Our flexible working benefits include 26 week parental leave, paid partner leave of 6 weeks and paid super for up to 52 weeks of parental leave. You’ll have the opportunity to work a 19-day month with flexible working options.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and celebrate a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance in the workplace, with an executive team that is two-thirds female and 50% of our leadership roles held by women.

We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and LGBTIQA+ communities to join us.