Civil Engineering Cadetships – Multiple Opportunities

Wollongong is a great place to work, live and play! Together, our responsibility is to create an inclusive community where everyone is welcome, valued and belongs. Our strength is the diversity of our people.

The Opportunity

Join Wollongong City Council as a Civil Engineering Cadet program and gain hands on experience working alongside experienced and passionate engineers who help design, deliver and maintain the infrastructure our community relies on every day. From footpaths and roads, bridges and drainage networks to flood management, transport planning, asset management and major capital projects, you'll have the opportunity to see how engineering principles are applied in the real world.

Over this two-year cadetship, you'll work while completing your final year of university study part time. You'll rotate through a few different engineering teams, giving you exposure to a variety of disciplines, projects and career pathways across local government. Supported by experienced professionals, you'll contribute to meaningful projects while building the practical skills and industry knowledge needed to launch your engineering career.

We have multiple Civil Engineering Cadet opportunities available, including two positions targeted for:

• Females; and
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people

What You’ll Be Doing​

• Assisting engineers with the planning, design and delivery of infrastructure projects
• Supporting site inspections, field investigations and data collection activities
• Preparing drawings, reports, cost estimates and technical documentation
• Monitoring construction activities and liaising with contractors
• Contributing to asset management, transport and stormwater projects
• Analysing engineering data and assisting with problem solving activities
• Participating in project meetings and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
• Providing engineering support on projects that benefit the Wollongong community​

We are looking for someone who:

• Is entering the final year of a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) in 2027, with approximately 12 months of full-time study remaining as of December 2026.
• Has a genuine interest in civil engineering and community infrastructure.
• Enjoys solving problems and applying technical knowledge in practical situations.
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Can manage competing priorities and work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
• Is motivated to learn from experienced professionals and contribute to real projects.
• Demonstrates initiative, professionalism and a commitment to safety.
• Holds, or can obtain, a current driver's licence by 1 February 2027.

Why you’ll love working at Wollongong City Council!

• True work-life balance We know you work hard, and we make sure that effort is rewarded with real flexibility. Our hybrid work options, flex-time, and rostered days off mean you can maintain balance while delivering great outcomes.
• Great working conditions Enjoy a 35-hour work week or a 9-day fortnight with a regular rostered day off (RDO).
• Career growth and recognition We are committed to supporting your personal and professional development. Our initiatives include a reward and recognition program, corporate learning opportunities, study assistance, and leadership development programs to help you grow and succeed.

• Generous leave provisions Benefit from five weeks of annual leave per year (pro rata) and access long service leave after just five years.
• Health, safety, and wellbeing
  We prioritise a safe workplace for everyone, every day, everywhere. Our wellbeing programs support mental, physical and social wellbeing of our people to be at their best and include an Employee Assistance Program, skin and hearing checks and discounted gym memberships.
• A vibrant social culture Join our Social Club for monthly activities, an annual trivia night, and fantastic Christmas events!

Participate and engage in meaningful work, and contribute to our extraordinary community, where together we make a difference.

For more information, click on ‘Apply’ to be redirected to Wollongong City Council's job vacancy page.

Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 23 August 2026.​​

We invite everyone to apply no matter your identity, you’ll be welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), people with disability and veterans.

Wollongong Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people in the community.

Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process which will include Reference, Identity and Medical History Checks, and may also include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.