Kickstart your career in Engineering!
Tweed Shire Council is looking for motivated individuals who are eager to earn while they learn.
As a cadet, you’ll follow a structured development pathway designed to help you gain both the qualifications and practical experience needed to build a rewarding career in engineering. These Council-funded positions offer a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to begin their journey in a dynamic and impactful field.
To successfully progress to the role of Engineer - Infrastructure Delivery, cadets must complete all required training and tertiary studies as part of the cadetship program
About the role:
- Undertake a structured cadetship with rotations across multiple engineering units, gaining broad exposure to infrastructure delivery functions, roles, and responsibilities.
- Build strong technical and professional skills through hands-on experience, mentoring, and formal training, supporting long-term career development in engineering.
- Progress from a generalist rotation program to more focused areas of interest, aligned with organisational needs and individual strengths.
- Apply learning in real-world environments, contributing to team outcomes while developing independence and practical problem-solving capability.
- Engage in part-time university study (Bachelor of Engineering) alongside employment, with support for ongoing development, performance progression, and opportunities for higher duties.
Why join us:
This isn’t just a cadetship; it’s the start of a rewarding career in the engineering industry with a supportive team that wants to see you succeed. Here’s what we’re offering:
- full-time position on a maximum term basis up to 10 years, with the possibility of extension or permanency subject to performance, funding and operational need
- competitive starting salary from $47,053 per annum, plus 12% superannuation with potential to reach up to $113,007 upon completion. Salary progression is based on satisfactory completion of study plus work performance.
- salary progression based on successful completion of training and strong on-the-job performance
- course fees covered - we’ll take care of the cost of compulsory unit fees for your Bachelor of Engineering Degree
- earn while you learn
- enjoy a 9-day fortnight (70 hours per fortnight) for better work/life balance
- ongoing training and professional development to help you grow your skills and career
- supportive environment with coaching, mentoring, and guidance from experienced professionals
- attractive employment conditions - and plenty more perks (click here to find out)!
We are seeking:
- a genuine interest in Engineering - Infrastructure Delivery and a desire to build a long-term career in the industry
- Applicants must be eligible for acceptance in a recognised university for a Bachelor of Engineering degree.
- Strong academic record – particularly where relevant to the position and engineering.
- Demonstrated ability to work affectively in teams and individually.
- Demonstrated sound written and oral communication skills.
- Aptitude to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
- A positive attitude and self-motivated.
- Current drivers licence.
About us:
- Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
- The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
- Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
- Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 and 2025 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.
Where it's located:
This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.
Position closes:
Friday 19 June 2026 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
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