Warrnambool City Council has an exciting opportunity available for an emerging Civil Engineer (commencing first year Bachelor of Civil Engineering) wanting to kick start their career and gain hands on experience. This rare opportunity within Local Government will provide the successful student with paid work experience during their University holidays and guaranteed employment for 2 years at the successful completion of their degree. The Engineering Scholarship program will also provide the successful student with a scholarship of $5000 awarded annually towards the cost of study and university expenses, up to a maximum of $20,000 over the fixed term period. The Benefits This is a fixed term part time 4 year contract. At the successful completion of the scholarship and having attained appropriate qualifications a further temporary full time contract of twenty four (24) months will be offered to the successful candidate in a position suitable to the qualifications obtained. Council also offers a range of other benefits for its employees, including: Ongoing training and development Discount to Council owned facilities Paid parental leave Employee Assistance Program Long service leave (pro-rata) after 7 years To Apply To apply for this opportunity, please click ‘Apply Now’ on the Warrnambool City Council website. Questions If after reading the position description you have further questions please contact Daniel Selman, Coordinator Engineering Design on 03 5559 4829 or dselman@warrnambool.vic.gov.au . Applications close: 5.00pm Sunday 30 November 2025 Please note, that all prospective Warrnambool City Council employees will be required to undertake a medical assessment. Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which include reference checks and a criminal history check. For more information about the recruitment process, please visit www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/careers Warrnambool City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer To view current vacancies visit www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/careers For details on how to submit your application refer to www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/how-submit-your-application
