Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 450,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community and people from more than 180 different birthplaces and languages. With $24.8 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 35,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses. Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment. Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ community, veterans and people with disabilities. About the opportunity We are seeking 2 enthusiastic and committed Vacation Student Engineers to join our Greenspace Services team on a term contract, part-time basis for up to 3 months. The preferred candidates will provide valuable hands-on experience in local government, whilst supporting the delivery of projects and services that enhance Blacktown’s parks, open spaces, and community facilities. You will be currently enrolled as a third or fourth year student, with the intention of completing relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Responsibilities of the role include: Assisting in the preparation, monitoring, and implementation of operational management strategies and plans Providing information to Council staff and the community Contributing to the preparation and delivery of the Works Improvement Program Supporting planners in the assessment of development applications Liaising effectively with internal teams and external organisations Working with City Assets Managers to deliver key Directorate objectives. This position offers an excellent opportunity to apply academic knowledge in practice, gain meaningful workplace experience, and build a strong foundation for a future career in engineering. Qualifications and experience Essential: Currently enrolled as a third or fourth year student, with the intention of completing relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering or a related discipline Knowledge of applicable legislation/regulations Computer Literate. Desirable: Current class C driver’s licence. Remuneration and benefits The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement. $1,046.89 per week, pro-rata 21-hour working week Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs. Our commitment to safety Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing. We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. Position description Click here to view or download the position description. Closing date: Friday 10 October 2025, 11.59 pm Contact officer: Bikram Joshi on 9839 6218 Internal ref: Term contract x 2
