The details:

We are seeking a friendly, reliable and motivated University Student to work in our Stormwater Infrastructure team!

With an area of over 2,000 square kilometres and 94 suburbs, we span the coastal area north of the Brisbane CBD from the mountains to the sea and Bribie Island. We have all land uses from natural mountain ecosystems to industrial and commercial, rural residential and urban. We have the most amazing waterways and this is your opportunity to work in a passionate team that helps keep them in the best condition possible.

Working alongside professionals in this field, you will gain some great knowledge in the area of your studies as you assist the team in working on a projects with regards to water quality and quantity of the stormwater in nearly a thousand lakes, wetlands, bio-basins and other water bodies, over 2,400 kilometres of piped stormwater systems and more than 900 km of creeks and rivers.

If you are passionate about stormwater, consider joining us to help keep this amazing landscape unspoiled.

Your enthusiasm and drive will be paired with exceptional customer service skills as we strive to provide a great experience for all of our stakeholders we interact with.

You will be currently enrolled in relevant university studies and be available to work a minimum of 3 days per week (Monday to Friday).

Relevant studies will ideally be in Civil or Environmental engineering and you will have a passion to work within a highly dynamic and talented team who will support and mentor you in this early stage of your career.

Our Stormwater Engineering team is collaborative and passionate about achieving high quality results for our community. We are focused on delivering on our corporate values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability - we are seeking people who resonate with these values.

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our region. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Strathpine offices have local parking on site and are close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live It.