Company description:

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council's in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 28 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 380,000 residents.

Job description:

The role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join our team.

In this role, you will gain experience across a wide range of activities including asset management, forward planning, design, and the project management of Council infrastructure. This is a great chance to develop your skills while contributing to projects that support and improve our community.

This is a Temporary Full-Time position until December 2027.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Assist in planning, designing, and delivering civil infrastructure projects including roads, stormwater, and public spaces.
• Prepare project documentation including project planning investigations, reports, cost estimates and risk/needs assessments.
• Contribute to asset planning through data analysis, mapping, and digitisation using GIS and engineering software.
• Prepare designs using CAD and support project delivery
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including utilities and government agencies.
• Respond to civil infrastructure enquiries and correspondence.
• Assist with grant funding applications and reporting.
• Collaborate with other departments and support broader CBCIty projects as required.
• Ensure projects comply with relevant legislation, standards, and Council policies

For a full list of duties, click HERE to review the position description.

You will have

• Degree qualifications in Civil Engineering.
• Current Class C Driver Licence.
• Foundational knowledge of surveying, design, documentation, and project management, particularly for road, traffic, drainage, building, and open space projects of limited scale and complexity.
• Understanding of preparing construction cost estimates.
• Basic proficiency in civil engineering and drafting software.

Desirable (but not essential): Experience with Australian engineering design standards, civil engineering software (AutoCAD/12D), GIS tools, and surveying equipment.

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $71,820 (Grade D, Step 1) + Super.

Salary is negotiable dependent on skills and experience.

What's on offer

• Temporary Full Time Position
• An Attractive Remuneration Package.
• Embrace a better work-life balance with our Accrued Time Off program, designed to prioritise your well-being and help you manage the balance between your personal and professional life.
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact Peter Lay (Coordinator Asset Planning Roads and Stormwater) at [email protected]

You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply' button below and create a login using your email address and upload a

• Resume; and
• Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria within the position description and explaining your suitability for the role.

Applications close Tuesday 30 September 2025

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at [email protected]

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.