Graduate Engineer Program (until December 2027)

· Become a future leader with invaluable industry experience

· Undertake interesting projects with management support

· Gain fantastic asset planning, traffic & engineering experience

Our team

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

Purpose of the role

The City Futures directorate focuses on developing our strategy to ensure sustainable and responsible planning and development for all aspects of our City.

About the role

This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate Civil Engineer to gain excellent exposure to a range of engineering matters. As a recent graduate, you will be able to participate in numerous projects currently underway at the Council. This role sits within the City Infrastructure Business Unit and operates under the Asset Planning and Traffic & Road Safety team, and may rotate through to other teams within the City Futures directorate. As an Engineer, you will get an in-depth insight into applying the engineering skills you have learned at university to real life asset planning and traffic/transport issues within the Bayside local govern area.

We are looking for someone who has:

· Completed a minimum of 2 to 3 years of a Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering; or

· Graduated in 2024 or due to complete their bachelor’s degree in 2025.

You will have current working rights in Australia and will need to demonstrate leadership qualities and teamwork skills. You will have a desire to continuously learn, an innovative mindset, be pragmatic and not afraid to be involved in all aspects of the program, having excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Our benefits and culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

On top of the competitive salary, our people enjoy:

· 3 extra days off during Christmas each year

· 15 days sick leave each year

· 2 days health and wellbeing leave each year

· Gym membership discounts

· Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents

Apply now

Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the Position Description by clicking the paperclip button located in the top right section of this page. Please use Google Chrome or MS Edge when submitting your application. If you have any technical issues, please contact us at [email protected]

Deadline: Wednesday 1 October, 2025

Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Qualification check, Medical check in accordance with the position.

Bayside Council is proud to be both an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child-Safe Organisation. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where all individuals regardless of background, experience, or identity, feel valued and respected. We also recognise the rights of children and young people to feel safe when accessing Council services, and we strive to maintain an environment that promotes their safety and wellbeing. All hiring decisions are based solely on individual merit and alignment with requirements of the role. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss their needs in confidence.