2025 Cadetship - Building Surveyor

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its community's vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel **welcome**, **belong**and **succeed**.

**ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY**:
Cumberland City Council is proud to offer a Cadetship with our Building Surveying team which offers a combination of on-the-job work experience whilst you complete your university degree in this field.

The Cadet - Building Surveyor will contribute to the provision of high level construction and development services provided by Council to the wider community.

The successful applicant will require:

- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate university degree related to building surveying, civil or structural engineering or equivalent, with no more than 24 months remaining until completion
- Demonstrated ability to deal in a positive and courteous manner with the public and other workers
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Possess administrative and organisational skills, including attention to detail, ability to maintain accurate records and skills in Microsoft Office
- Ability to work as part of a team with good interpersonal skills
- Class C drivers licence (including Provisional 1 or 2).

Download the position description here for more information.

**About this role**:

- 1 x term contract, full-time or part-time position for a period of up to 24 months
- 35 hour week, working from 8:30am to 4:30pm
- Access to Council's 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO) arrangement
- Located at Council's Auburn Administration Office, and may be required to work across any of Council's work locations

**Salary information**: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.
- This position is placed in Cumberland's Trainee Salary Structure with a salary of $1,108.49 per week, plus 11.5% superannuation

**Eligibility criteria**:

- Applicants must be able to work **and** study in Australia to be eligible for an apprenticeship or traineeship. Please note that Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) Visa Subclass 482 does not allow the holder to study in Australia.
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- Applicants can be new to an apprenticeship, or have completed 50% or less of the nominal duration of their apprenticeship and are not currently employed by another organisation as an apprentice.
- Applicants must not have completed the same or a higher qualification in the same field.

**WHAT WE CAN OFFER**:

- We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or an additional five (5) days' leave for front-facing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
- Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
- Leave entitlements including annual leave,**15 days personal leave per year, parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
- Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
- Corporate Health Insurance discounts
- Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
- Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
- Free access to Council owned swimming pools
- Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

**ABOUT US**:
**What you'll need to have for this role**:

- The right to live and work in Australia
- Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position
- Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council's Health Monitoring Procedure, as required
- Provide evidence of your vaccination status as part of the employment screening process, in accordance with Council's COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure.

**Closing date: 11:59pm, Sunday 16 February 2025**

**HOW TO APPLY