The details:
Join City of Moreton Bay as a graduate Engineer, and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.
Our graduate Engineers work closely with a Project Manager &/or Senior Project Managers, getting guidance and mentoring to manage a workload of minor construction projects (up to $500K) including the administration, supervision and management of contracts through stages of procurement,
award, construction, defects liability and maintenance periods. You'll also be:

• Undertaking technical planning and investigation of projects and generating technical reports for Senior Engineer’s review and consideration
• Providing routine technical engineering advice in related to construction legislation, Australian Standards, and Workplace Health and Safety
• Coordinating and management of contractors to run to schedule and resolving routine construction issues
• Assess, recommend and reject progressive payment certificate claims
• Contribute to a positive team environment and engaging proactively with stakeholders to ensure project outcomes are achieved.

About you
We're looking for graduates with up to 5 years experience managing minor construction projects, experience working with relevant construction contracts, legislation, and standards, and experience providing technical engineering advice. You'll also have:

• Applied understanding of engineering principles and practices
• Sound time management skills to manage conflicting priorities and meet deadlines
• Good communication skills to communicate concepts and matters in a simple and concise manner
• Ability to contribute to a healthy, inclusive and well-connected workplace
• Degree qualification in Civil Engineering recognised by Engineers Australia (required)
• Current C class driver’s licence (required)
• Construction Induction Card competency (required).

Why City of Moreton Bay?
What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.
We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.
This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.
At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.
Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our region. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, chaplaincy program and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Caboolture and Strathpine offices have local parking on site and are close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?
Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.
Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role. You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.
As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.
To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au.

Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live It.