
Vacation Student Engineer x 2
5 days ago
Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 450,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community and people from more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.
With $24.8 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 35,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.
Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.
Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.
About The Opportunity
We are seeking 2 enthusiastic and committed Vacation Student Engineers to join our Greenspace Services team on a term contract, part-time basis for up to 3 months.
The preferred candidates will provide valuable hands-on experience in local government, whilst supporting the delivery of projects and services that enhance Blacktown's parks, open spaces, and community facilities.
You will be currently enrolled as a third or fourth year student, with the intention of completing relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
Responsibilities Of The Role Include
- Assisting in the preparation, monitoring, and implementation of operational management strategies and plans
- Providing information to Council staff and the community
- Contributing to the preparation and delivery of the Works Improvement Program
- Supporting planners in the assessment of development applications
- Liaising effectively with internal teams and external organisations
- Working with City Assets Managers to deliver key Directorate objectives.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to apply academic knowledge in practice, gain meaningful workplace experience, and build a strong foundation for a future career in engineering.
Essential
Qualifications and experience
- Currently enrolled as a third or fourth year student, with the intention of completing relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- Knowledge of applicable legislation/regulations
- Computer Literate.
Desirable
- Current class C driver's licence.
Remuneration And Benefits
The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council's Enterprise Agreement.
- $1,046.89 per week, pro-rata
- 21-hour working week
- Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.
Our commitment to safety
Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.
We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.
Position Description
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Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:
- Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.
- Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
- Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.
Best of luck.
Closing date: Friday 10 October 2025, 11.59 pm
**Contact officer: Bikram Joshi on
Internal ref: Term contract x 2**
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