Development Engineer Intern - Water and Sewer

Job Description

Development Engineer Intern - Water and Sewer Job No: SC2023000161 Location: Singleton At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED. As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community. Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community. Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient. We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. ADD VALUE - THE ROLE This role is primarily responsible for assisting in the assessment of new connections to Council’s water and sewer infrastructure (including development assessment and water, sewer and pressure sewer applications), ensuring compliance with Council’s engineering specifications, investigating the hydraulic capacity of Council’s water and sewer systems, and long-term infrastructure planning, particularly relating to growth. The position involves undertaking investigations of the hydraulic capacity within the water and sewer network and assessments for new developments to determine the upgrades required to support future development, ensuring Council meets its customer services, environmental, and regulatory requirements. The Development Engineer Intern - Water and Sewer role is ideally suited to a student looking for a temporary position during their university break/s, offering paid on-the-job experience while studying towards a relevant tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or an equivalent field. This position is offered on a term contract (3 months), full-time basis working 35 hours per week, or on a fixed-term casual basis for you to work with us 2 or 3 days a week during term time. Remuneration package for this position is based on Grade 9 of Council's Salary System Protocol, which equates to a base salary of $73,908 - $83,137 per annum (pro-rata) or $50.76/hr-$57.10/hr on a casual basis plus superannuation. BE VALUED - THE REWARD Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council) Fitness Passport Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Your flexible work benefits may include: Work from home Rostered Day Off 9-day fortnight 4-day week Your leave benefits include: Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year Long Service Leave after 5 years Purchase of Additional Annual Leave Domestic + Family Violence Leave Training Courses + Professional Development Education Assistance Leadership Development Program 'Grow our Own' Program Your reward + recognition benefits include: ESSPecialist Program Awards Service Awards Be Valued Recognition Program WANT TO KNOW MORE? To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing to add value to our community, click here to explore our webpages. Do you want to be valued at Singleton Council? Click here to check out our careers page and to see what is on offer. For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity, contact Peter George, Coordinator Water and Sewer Strategy and Compliance on 0419 555 972. To be eligible for this role, you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia. APPLICATIONS CLOSE TUESDAY 4 FEBRUARY 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr