graduate civil engineer

Salary Range
: Band 4 $ 89,207 - $ 95,764 + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)
Work type
: Temporary Full-time

Duration:
Up to 12 months (07/02/2026 – 05/02/2027) with potential for future opportunities at Council

Location:
Brisbane Square

Number of roles:
2

Ready to shape the future of Brisbane? Your journey starts here.
Are you a recent graduate driven by purpose and passionate about creating meaningful change? Do you dream of contributing to projects that matter—projects that shape the city around you and leave a lasting legacy?

A graduate position with Council is more than just a job. It's your launchpad to:

• kick-start a meaningful career with one of Australia's most influential local governments.
• grow through our extended training program, designed to support your development and help you achieve your future goals
• make a difference by helping deliver a better Brisbane—one that's vibrant, inclusive, and ready for the world stage
• as a Council graduate, you could help shape the infrastructure, culture, and community spirit that will define Brisbane for generations to come. This is your chance to be part of something historic.

Your future starts now. Your city needs you.

What can I expect from this program?

• one year program
• exposure and experience aligned to your studies
• engage in group and one-on-one development initiatives
• mentorship
• rotational based placements.

The Role
We have 2 opportunities for driven and innovative Graduate Civil Engineers to work across a wide range of engineering fields. These include major projects, civil, project management, mechanical, electrical, geotechnical, and environmental. In our fast-growing city, engineering projects and future plans are unparalleled. Be a part of building our future and join a team of resolute professionals. Our valued engineers are critical to the city in the provision of a diverse range of goods and services relating to design, construction, roads, maintenance of structures, machines, devices, systems, materials, and environment.

Our Purpose
Brisbane City Council is the largest local government in Australia with an annual budget of $4.1 billion, more than 9,000 employees and providing a broad range of services including planning and development, traffic management, public transport, roads, bikeways, paths, parks, bridges, festivals, community facilities and cemeteries.

Council's diverse and inclusive workforce helps make Brisbane a great place to live, work and relax. As a values-based organisation, Council takes immense pride in providing services of a high standard for those who live, work, study and visit Brisbane. Working in Council means delivering excellent customer service to the people of Brisbane.

To apply for the Graduate program, eligibility requires you to:

• hold a recognised degree or post graduate qualification from a tertiary institution, completed within the last two years OR be completing a recognised degree or postgraduate degree from a tertiary institution which will confer prior to commencement in the program in January 2026
• have visa/work rights that allow full-time work for the duration of the 12-month program.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary.

Benefits of working for Council
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How to apply
: Click on the 'I'm interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

This role may require a Criminal History Check, or you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

For more information:
Please email Karen Bishop on

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council's Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date
: Sunday 19th October 2025 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with 'Gold Employer' status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.