Graduate Civil Engineer

Employment type: Full time, Fixed term 12-month contract until June 2026

Remuneration: Band 5 salary of $83,536.96 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO

Location: Werribee based

 

About the role

Are you a recent graduate eager to embark on a fulfilling career journey? Wyndham City Council is thrilled to offer local graduates an opportunity to kick-start their professional paths. Our Emerging Talent Graduate Program is designed to empower young adults to make a real difference in both personal growth and our broader community. With over 200,000 new residents expected by 2040, there's never been a more exciting time to join our team and shape the future of Wyndham.

You will start your engineering career, post the completion of a Civil Engineering degree course recognised by Engineers Australia, by working across the numerous departments that help Wyndham City function and thrive.

Your daily tasks will include:

• Completing surveys
• Presenting and analysing data, reports and specifications
• Investigating engineering issues on site, including undertaking site surveys and inspections
• Preparing correspondence, reports and documentation, including the identification of options, models and recommendations
• Taking notes and sharing findings with your supervisor and other relevant stakeholders
• Establishing professional relationships with staff
• Preparing plans for small scale engineering projects

On top of that, you will be given opportunities to network and have one-to-one mentoring with senior engineers.

Ready to take the first step? Apply now and #BuildYourBrightFuture with Wyndham City!

 

What you will bring

• Civil Engineering degree/qualification as recognised by Engineers Australia, completed within the past two years (REQUIRED)
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Skills in managing time, planning and organising own workload
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate with a range of stakeholders
• Experience in administering and preparing a range of engineering and site plans
• Ability to apply engineering knowledge and training along with analytical and investigative skills required to formulate solutions
• Intermediate level of competency with Microsoft Office programs and skills in GIS mapping and site auditing

 

To be eligible for ​our Emerging Talent Graduate Program, you have:

• Studied or be currently living in Wyndham
• Graduated from the required course or a related field (listed in the position description) within 24 months of applying for a graduate role
• Eligibility to work in Australia

 

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

 

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

 

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

 

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

 

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

 

How to apply

Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

 

Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday, 25 May 2025.

 

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Russell Kirby, Team Leader Stormwater Engineering on 9742 0831.

 

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via careers@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 03 9394 6860.

 

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

 

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

 

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.