Design and Development Engineer (Graduate) (Ballina Shire)

Position We are offering an exciting opportunity for a recent (or near) engineering graduate to kick-start their career in local government. In this graduate role, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team working on a range of development and infrastructure projects that directly impact the liveability and sustainability of our region. Key Responsibility A key responsibility of the position is to provide a high level of support to the manager in ensuring the section’s goals and objectives are achieved. To be successful you will bring
- Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
- Recent or substantial completion of tertiary qualifications in Engineering or a related field.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills, both oral and written.
- Proven digital literacy with competence in Microsoft 365, namely Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Proven ability to work independently as well as in a team that has a focus on delivering quality customer service within set timeframes. Rewards
- An annual salary range of $70,800 to $91,600 (plus 12% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.
- Support and mentoring by highly experienced and qualified staff.
- Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle, including a rostered day off working arrangement (9 day fortnight or 4 day week).
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- A supportive, values-driven workplace culture.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport member options.
- Meaningful work that contributes to the sustainability and liveability of our region.
- An absolute focus on our peoples’ safety and well being.
- Generous Award workplace conditions. Applications close 11.30pm on Wednesday 3 June 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rg79o