Graduate Development Engineer

Summary of the position:

• Picton location
• Permanent Full-Time position - 35-hour week
• Salary commencing from $73,116 per annum, based on skills and experience + 12% Superannuation
• Access to generous Flex-time provisions and Working from Home arrangements
• Access to an array of learning and development opportunities

About the opportunity

Wollondilly Shire Council has a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate or student nearing the completion of their engineering degree to gain hands on experience with the support of a team of Development Engineers. Reporting to the Engineering Development Team Leader, the successful candidate will be involved in the assessment and approval of engineering design drawings, construction audits and the final acceptance of works on behalf of Council.

To succeed in this position, you will meet the following criteria:

• Currently completing the final year of, or recently completed, a Degree qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Have appropriate working rights, that being, you are an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or have unlimited work rights in Australia without visa restrictions.
• Hold a current Australian Drivers Licence.
• Hold a current NSW White Card (General Construction Induction) or willingness to obtain before commencing employment.
• Demonstrated ability to apply initiative, creativity, and analytical thinking to investigate issues, identify opportunities, and develop practical solutions through academic projects, work placements, internships, or extracurricular activities.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain engineering concepts and technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to research, analyse, and interpret technical information, and apply engineering principles to develop practical and effective solutions to engineering challenges.

What we can offer you:

Located on Sydney’s southern fringe, Wollondilly Shire Council spans 2,560 km² of natural bushland, scenic waterways, and vibrant, welcoming communities.

Delivering exceptional, high-performing services to our community is fundamental to what we do. We continuously seek opportunities to strengthen our service delivery across and require experienced and qualified professionals to join us in Making Wollondilly even better, together. We actively cultivate a positive and supportive work environment, providing a variety of benefits to support, reward and actively engage our workforce including;

• Learn, develop and grow your career with our Growth Learning Program
• Be acknowledged in our STAR Reward and Recognition program
• Participate in our Educational Assistance Program
• Stay connected with our Health & Wellbeing programs
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Want to find out more?

Further Information: Will Sale, Engineering Development Team Leader Team Leader, 4677 4413.
Applications Close: 5:00pm Monday 13 July 2026.

Join us in Making Wollondilly even better together!

Only applications received via Council’s online recruitment platform be considered. To apply for this position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or have unlimited work rights in Australia without visa restrictions.

All positions are engaged Monday to Sunday (except otherwise stated) in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks including a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening), police clearance, qualification and bankruptcy verification, and a valid WWCC.

Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture. We uphold our responsibility as a child-safe organisation, dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of children and young people. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, individuals with disability, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We actively provide reasonable adjustments ensuring applicants are supported throughout the recruitment process.

Note: Candidates using mobile devices are strongly advised to use a desktop computer to complete the application forms as they require extensive amounts of typing.