Kempsey Shire Council

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Engineering Cadet - PN 6058

Job No: KSC196
Location: Kempsey

About us    

Kempsey Shire Council is located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales and is known for genuine hospitality, its pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rocky river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages. 

The opportunity    

Council is seeking to recruit an Engineering Cadet on a four-year cadetship to work within the Strategic and Asset Planning group.  This is a great opportunity to embark in a career in Civil Engineering and gain valuable experience in a wide variety of interesting projects. 

The cadet will be required to enrol in and complete the Associate Degree in Civil Engineering by correspondence and work full-time at Kempsey Shire Council for the duration of the cadetship.  The conditions of employment and wages are in accordance with the Local Government Award. 

During the cadetship you will receive time off for study and tutoring by experienced and qualified Civil Engineers.  To be eligible you must have completed a Higher School Certificate with a high-level pass in mathematics (preferably 3 Unit). You must be eligible to be accepted into the Associate Degree in Engineering course at the University of Southern Queensland as a part-time student.

On offer

In return, you will be rewarded with:

  • Opportunity to obtain a degree in Civil Engineering
  • Reimbursement of university course fees by Council
  • Study leave and training on the job
  • Eligible for professional career opportunities after completing the cadetship
  • A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance
  • Weekly salary of $703.30 to $912.40 (plus 9.5% superannuation)

For more information regarding this role please contact Rob Shaw on 02 6566 3200

Please note:  applications for this position will close as soon as a pool of suitable applications has been received.  Don't wait...Act now!

How To Apply

To apply for this position, please complete the application form below and provide the following information:

  • Details of school or other academic results
  • Previous and current employment details if applicable
  • Copies of references and/or contact details of at least two referees

Please note:   You will need to complete your application in one sitting as you will not be able to save the application or return to it at a later date. 

You will receive an e-mail to confirm your application has been received. Thank you, and good luck with your application.

Further information:

If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact Human Resources on 02 6566 3200 or by emailing jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.au

 

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To work for us, you must be committed to role modelling our core values.

                          

 

 

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