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Join City of Moreton Bay as a graduate Engineer, and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow!

Our Project Development and Delivery team manage an annual budget of approximately $200m, delivering projects including parks, paths, roads, drains, public amenities and jetties, for our residents and communities to enjoy across the whole region.

As a graduate Engineer you will manage a workload of minor construction projects (up to $500K) including the administration, supervision and management of contracts through procurement, award, construction, defects liability and maintenance periods. You'll be guided by senior team members, and support them by:

• Performing routine technical planning and investigation of projects
• Providing routine technical engineering advice and ensure engineering works are undertaken safely and in accordance with Australian
• Resolving routine construction issues
• Assessing, recommending and rejecting progressive payment certificate claims made by contractors
• Engaging proactively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project deliverables and outcomes are achieved. 

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About you

We're looking for graduate Civil Engineers, looking to develop and grow their career, with some experience of construction project management and with an understanding of construction legislation, Australian standards, Workplace Health and Safety and Australian Standard contracts. Bring your:

• Experience providing technical engineering advice and the ability to present sound engineering solutions
• Demonstrated knowledge and applied understanding of engineering principles and practices
• Well-developed communication skills to communicate planning concepts and matters in a simple and concise manner (
• Degree qualification in Civil Engineering recognised by Engineers Australia (required)
• Current C class driver’s licence (required)
• Construction Induction Card competency (required, or willing to obtain).

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 city. 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:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Caboolture and 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.