Student Engineer

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 a driven and enthusiastic first or second year student to join our Asset Planning and Support team as a Student Engineer.

This opportunity allows you to continue your studies while gaining valuable industry experience. You will benefit from a diverse rotational experience across a variety of sections within Council, along with financial support to assist you throughout your academic journey.

This entry-level position offers a solid foundation in engineering, where you will work on a term contract, part-time basis until you graduate from university.

As a Student Engineer, you will contribute to the development, monitoring and implementation of Asset Management Planning Strategies and Plans. You will also provide information to Council staff and the community, and collaborate with other internal teams and external organisations.

Build your future while helping shape the city

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Currently enrolled as a first or second year student, with the intention of completing relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

Desirable:

• Experience in local government civil construction/design
• Ability to work in a team environment
• 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.

• Trainee rates apply
• 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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Closing date: Friday 24 October 2025, 11.59 pm

**Contact officer:       Mina Soliman on

Internal ref: BCC1561**