Wagga Wagga is strategically located mid-way between Sydney and Melbourne, and is a vibrant, modern, regional growing centre offering quality cultural, sporting and educational opportunities. We offer a great range of benefits including learning and development opportunities, flexible working conditions, attractive remuneration and benefits, dynamic leadership and a safe working environment. A Cadetship with Wagga Wagga City Council is a great way to be supported through your tertiary studies and give your career a head start! Council is currently offering an Engineering Cadetship to a first, second or third year student who is enthusiastic and highly motivated undertaking studies in Civil Engineering. The objective of the Cadetship Program is to develop highly skilled engineers within our organisation looking to gain practical work experience, be supported by industry professionals and want to make a difference within our community. For more information regarding the City of Wagga Wagga Council, please access the following link: https://wagga.nsw.gov.au/ Pay rate: First Year –$2,507.68 gross per fortnight superannuation Second Year –$2,712.32 gross per fortnight superannuation Third Year –$2,997.44 gross per fortnight superannuation Hours per week: You will be required to work four (4) days per week with one (1) day being a paid study day. Proposed start date: July/August 2025 The Cadet Engineer will engage in a variety of interesting and challenging tasks and projects. There is the opportunity for the successful candidate to gain a range of experiences across the Sector, including subdivisions, drainage, project management, traffic and transport planning, and operations on a rotation basis. Supervision and support will be provided in order to gain and enhance the Cadet Engineer’s skills. During the Cadetship Program the successful candidate will be required to commit to full-time employment with Wagga Wagga City Council whilst undertaking degree studies in Civil Engineering. Further information: The Cadet Engineer will: Assist with the ongoing development of the WWCC Traffic Model. Assist with the review of Technical Documentation. Assist with the development of Works Programs and associated estimates. Assist with Geotechnical investigations, road pavement designs and review of reports. Develop and co-ordinate Strategic Traffic Count program. Assist with the co-ordination of road infrastructure condition assessment, analysis of data, and development/review of relevant Condition Index systems/processes. Assist in the design of civil infrastructure projects. Assist in the preparation of high-quality construction drawings, to client specifications; ensuring compliance with relevant standards. Attend meetings and workshops as required. Assist with the preparation of correspondence and reports. Academic Expectations: Required: Completed ENG180 and ENG261 Completed 240 topics including schedule A Recommended: Introductory industry specific topics Qualifications and Licences Class C Drivers Licence General Construction Induction Training Card How to apply: Candidates are to provide the following documentation with their applications: Covering letter; Resume; and Current academic transcript. For further information, please visit https://wagga.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/jobs What is next? Applications close Monday , 30 June 2025 at 11.59pm AEDST. If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Mel Risby on 02 6926 9283 As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position including a functional health assessment to ensure candidates can meet the inherent physical requirements of the role. Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.