Graduate Engineer

Permanent Full Time

Monday to Friday, 72.5 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight

$83,916 per annum (LGIA Stream A Level 3 with graduate progression) + Superannuation

Location – Rockhampton

Your new role

Are you a recent graduate or about to become a Bachelor degree qualified Engineer looking for a challenge? Are you seeking a supportive workplace to learn and grow your knowledge of infrastructure planning? Council is currently seeking a Graduate Engineer (Infrastructure Planning) to join their team.

You will be responsible for planning and investigation tasks for municipal infrastructure with a focus on traffic and transport but opportunity within stormwater drainage and floodplain management, water and wastewater as well. With your time management skills and ability to coordinate your work to meet deadlines, you will investigate, assess and prepare responses to infrastructure challenges facing our community. Your customer service skills and ability to communicate at all levels will assist when providing reports, recommendations and advice on transport, stormwater, water and wastewater matters to Infrastructure Managers, Council, public and other organisations.

Your enthusiastic attitude along with your excellent communication and technical ability will ensure your success in this role.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

What we are looking for

Ability to adapt to changing work environments, technology, work priorities and organisational needs.

Have a high level of attention to detail with the ability to utilise time management and organisation skills.

Ability to work together with others to achieve common goals both within the immediate team and teams across Council.

Developing knowledge of work practices, procedures and policies relevant to an engineering office

What you'll get in return

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 900 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.

Supportive Work/Life Balance

A large employer with a strong values driven culture

A generous superannuation scheme – Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Corporate membership discounts

Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options

17.5% annual leave loading

Wages paid fortnightly

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport and active social clubs

What you need to do next

To apply for this opportunity, please submit two documents:

1. A 3-4 page Cover Letter addressing the Application Criteria below;

2. Your Current resume.

Application Criteria

Bachelor Degree qualification in Engineering - Civil and eligibility for graduate membership of Engineers Australia.

Developing technical knowledge of statutory requirements, work practices, technical guidelines, procedures and policies relevant to the planning, design and delivery of municipal infrastructure.

Good communication and interpersonal skills with a strong focus on the provision of quality customer service.

Ability to work as a productive team player with proven experience managing competing priorities and deadlines.

Please use Council’s cover letter template and ensure you clearly label each Application Criteria in your cover letter.

Click the ‘Apply’ button above to complete your online application.

Applications Close: Monday 7 July 2025 at Midnight (AEST)