Engineering - Cadet
Click on the links below to download the Position Description and the "How to Apply for a Position" document. To apply, a cover letter, a copy of your updated resume and copies of any relevant qualifications, and a statement against the criteria should be submitted to Council before 4.30pm on the closing date. Council is unable to accept late submissions, and we are unable to take responsibility for any applications that are not received in full by the closing date. It is the applicants’ responsibility to ensure that their correspondence has been received.
LACHLAN SHIRE COUNCIL
ENGINEERING - CADET
Are you eligible for or enrolled in studies in Engineering?
An exciting career opportunity exists for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Engineering Cadet to join the Technical Services team at Lachlan Shire Council. Are YOU prepared to undertake a Degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline) from a recognised university? DO YOU HAVE a Class C Drivers Licence or the ability to attain one, excellent communication skills, both oral and written, good customer service skills, an ability to work within a team environment, developed computer skills, and are self motivated, pro-active and demonstrate initiative?
IF YOU ANSWERED YES THEN YOU MAY BE THE PERSON WE ARE LOOKING FOR!
Kick start your Engineering career with:
R Combined part-time external study and full-time work
R An opportunity to learn in a progressive and professional environment
R General experience in local government technical services
R An ability to recommend and implement your own ideas
R Mentoring provided by Council’s experienced Technical Services team
Benefits:
- All course fees paid in full
- On-the-job mentoring and practical hands-on experienceStudy leave
- Regular review of salary level
- Lachlan Shire Enterprise Agreement, including attendance bonus
- Generous sick leave, annual leave, vari-leave and long service leave entitlements
- Commencing salary of T4 - $598.49 per week in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award as varied by the Lachlan Shire Council Enterprise Agreement
Information pertaining to employment practices and positions vacant may be directed to Human Resources Department. Persons identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander are encouraged to apply. A minimum probation period of 3 months applies to all permanent Council positions.
TO APPLY: obtain the selection criteria and ‘How to apply for positions’ document from Council’s website www.lachlan.nsw.gov.au in order to address all the essential and desirable criteria. Applications addressed to the General Manager will be accepted by Human Resources up to 4:30pm on Friday, 13 November 2009.
Short listed applicants must be prepared to undergo a pre-employment placement assessment. Applicant/s recommended for appointment to certain positions will be required to undertake a police clearance and/or working with children check. Lachlan Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides a smoke-free work environment.
Contact details
Technical Services Department
02 6895 1900 (ph)
02 6895 3478 (fax)
HR@lachlan.nsw.gov.au
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