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 TeamOur 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.ResponsibilitiesAs 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 SkillsTo 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 theReach out to Babee Palanivel for any job specific enquiries.
Sarah Curran Talent Acquisition Business Partner, can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.Apply NowPrivacy AcknowledgmentSutherland Shire Council (Council) adheres to The Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 NSW when collecting, using and storing your personal information, and is committed to ensuring the privacy of your personal information. Council is collecting your personal information as part of the recruitment and selection process and advises your application will be hosted by an external service provider under contract by Council. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge your personal information will be hosted by Councils’ external service provider until such time as you notify otherwise. * Yes I agree to the privacy statement*Personal Details * Required field * First name*

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(Please click on your profile and copy the URL from your profile page.)QuestionsPlease confirm that you have read the position description and meet all essential qualification/licence requirements of the role. * Please note that you will be required to provide evidence of these as part of the recruitment process.* * Yes I meet all essential qualification/licence requirements of the role

• No I do not meet this requirement
• Please outline your relevant qualifications:*

Are you a current employee of Sutherland Shire Council? * * Yes

• No

Have you previously been employed by Sutherland Shire Council? * * Yes

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Please confirm your rights to work in Australia:* * Permanent Resident or Citizen of Australia or New Zealand

• Temporary Resident or Visa Holder
• No current rights to work in Australia

Should you be successful you will be required to undertake a current police check. Do you agree to proceed? * * Yes, I agree

• No, I don't agree
• How does your academic background in Civil or Environmental Engineering align with the responsibilities of the Student Engineer Waterways role outlined in the job description?*
• What do you hope to learn and gain from this role? *

As part of this recruitment process you may be required to participate in pre employment screening which may include but not limited to the following ; Functional Assessment, Reference Checking, Working with Children Check, Qualification or Work Rights Verification, skills assessments & Covid-19 Vaccination immunisation requirements. Do you understand and acknowledge this requirement?* * Yes

• No

Are you fully vaccinated (minimum two doses) with an approved COVID-19 vaccine and can provide Council with evidence of vaccination, or an accepted certified medical contraindication? Council reserves the right to confirm the validity of medical contraindications in accordance with NSW Health Guidelines, and to direct an applicant to undertake an independent medical examination in relation to the medical contraindication if required.* * Yes I am fully vaccinated

• Yes I have an accepted certified medical contraindication
• No I have neither
• Please advise of any possible conflict of interest which may need to be considered as part of your application. Do you have any relationship with employee/s that are current or have previously been associated with Sutherland Shire Council? This may be a partner, parent, sibling, friend, neighbour and/or previous work colleague. If yes, please disclose details. (Please note: Conflict of interest must be appropriately managed to ensure a consistent and fair recruitment process for all candidates).
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