Undergraduate Engineer

Overview

Kick start your career as an Undergraduate Road and Construction Maintenance Engineering student - a role that supports your learning and contributes to your local community

- Join a vibrant team dedicated to collaboration, improvement, and delivering exceptional service
- Work under the guidance of experienced professionals while developing your skills and knowledge in a supportive environment
- Be part of a forward-thinking organisation that encourages innovation and values your contributions

About the role

As an Undergraduate Engineer, you will play a vital role in supporting our engineering design initiatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience while receiving on-the-job training and development from industry leaders.

You will provide essential research support, assist in project implementation, and contribute to our operational objectives. Your commitment to quality customer service will help create value for our community while identifying opportunities for operational efficiency and improvement. This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.

Responsibilities

- Provide essential research support
- Assist in project implementation
- Contribute to operational objectives and identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement
- Deliver quality customer service to create value for the community

Qualifications

- Be currently enrolled or accepted to commence tertiary studies (university level) in civil engineering or a similar field
- Have a current Class C, P1 or P2 drivers license
- Experience in the use of computers and Microsoft applications

The salary for this position commences at $49k plus 12% superannuation (pro-rata)

This is a temporary part-time role – 3 days per week. This role is located at the Erina Depot.

Other information

- Council may create an eligibility list from this recruitment and may use it to fill other permanent or temporary vacancies
- We offer extras to help balance life, including Fitness Passports, wellbeing leave, and an Employee Assistance Program
- Other benefits include long service leave after 5 years, professional development opportunities, and novated leasing partnerships
- Equal opportunity employment commitments and safeguarding of children’s wellbeing are upheld

How to apply

Want to know more? The contact person for this role is Dane Hokin, Section Manager Program Delivery. You can contact Dane on 0417 213 946.

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday, 28 September 2025.

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Location

Central Coast Council is located on the northern fringe of Sydney, just an hour’s drive from Newcastle. The Central Coast offers a desirable place to live and work and is one of the fastest‑growing regions in NSW.

How to apply

We have prepared guidance to help you apply. By submitting your online application you confirm that the information you provide is true and correct. You may be required to undergo employment screening checks, including reference checks, Working with Children checks, entitlement to work, and verification of qualifications and memberships.

You will need to provide proof of eligibility to work in Australia if selected for an interview.

Steps to lodge your application: answer online questions, attach your resume, attach your qualifications and licences. You will receive an automated confirmation when your application is lodged. If you need assistance, contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruit@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au.

You can save your progress and return later. If you don’t have computer access, you can lodge at a Council library (book a free 1‑hour computer slot).

We will not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from recruitment agencies.

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