Trainee Civil Engineer

DIRECTORATE

Infrastructure, Planning & Environment

CLASSIFICATION

Grade 1

SALARY

$46,383 p.a. + 9.5% employer contribution to superannuation

REPORTING TO

Service Leader Assets, Sustainability & Environment

EMPLOYMENT

Temporary Full Time up to eight years

TYPE

POSITION

Steven Millett

CONTACT

Tel +61 2 0429 022 981

OUR ORGANISATION

We are the facilitator of a thriving, resilient and liveable city full of

opportunities and the custodians of an environment like no other.

We consistently deliver best-in-class leadership, services, facilities

and experiences, providing exceptional living for our local

community.

OUR VALUES

We are a values driven organisation and these underpin everything

we do.

Working together - I respect, listen to and value the

contributions of others and celebrate our achievements.

Integrity - I am trustworthy, honest, accountable, open and

consistent in all that I do.

Courage and Passion - I am enthusiastic and have the

confidence to speak up for the betterment of AlburyCity.

Innovation - I seek to increase my knowledge through new

ideas and continuous improvement.

Loyalty - I am supportive of others and committed to

AlburyCity and the community.

Date Created: 7 January 2021

Position Number: 882

Document ID: FIL09/01565

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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LIVE WELL WORK WELL

The health and safety of our people is more than a priority, its a

commitment embedded within our values.

Unlike priorities which change over time, our values form the basis

for all that we do; they define our purpose and what we stand for.

We seek to have a positive impact by developing a holistic

wellbeing culture that empowers everyone to be their healthiest and

happiest version, resulting in a more engaged and productive

workforce with lower incidence of illness and injury.

It is, and always will be, our goal to have a workplace free from

harm.

THE DIRECTORATE:

Our Infrastructure, Planning & Environment Directorate focuses on

INFRASTRUCTURE,

maintaining and improving our special and unique city and its

PLANNING &

surrounds.

ENVIRONMENT

The groups within our directorate take care of our place as well as

ensure that we grow and develop the city in a planned, balanced

and sustainable way. We invest in and build infrastructure to meet

everyones needs, and we provide and maintain quality facilities and

services that rival, and even surpass, those in larger cities. We are

also responsible for preserving our natural environment across our

many and varied landscapes.

OUR SERVICE MODEL:

Our Service model is built around our brand pillars of empowering

PROGRESS

progress; serving with excellence, which is about our people; and

taking care of our place.

We empower our city and region to strive for more and to champion

the significance of Albury as a national destination for life, work,

culture, sport, entertainment, environment and investment. We are

the connection point to make bigger, better things happen.

SERVICE CLUSTER:

Our City Projects Service Cluster delivers our projects and services.

CITY PROJECTS &

Its purpose is to ensure effective project management and the

ASSETS, SUSTAINABILITY

timely delivery of exceptional, high quality products that benefit our

& ENVIRONMENT

community and the broader region.

Our Assets, Sustainability and Environment Service Cluster is

charged with looking after our future. Its purpose is to manage the

citys natural and built environment and assets in a structured and

sustainable way to ensure the future well-being and liveability of our

city for generations to come.

Date Created: 7 January 2021

Position Number: 882

Document ID: FIL09/01565

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THE POSITION

To work effectively within a professional and team environment,

undertaking a variety of civil engineering duties across the

organisation, helping us deliver infrastructure for the city.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Under direction, assist in the following:

Survey

Investigation and design

Drafting - CAD and manual

Project Management

Prepare contract documentation and estimates

Asset Management

Traffic Management

Support the civil construction workforce as required

Keep records, drawing control and prepare time sheets

Attend to customer enquiries

Perform other tasks or duties as directed by the Supervisor

which are within the limits of the employees skill,

competence and training.

Observe requirements of the WHS Legislation, relevant to

the job and adhere to AlburyCity Policies and Procedures

regarding WHS.

Observe appropriate AlburyCity Policies and Procedures

regarding day to day operations including Equal

Employment Opportunity policies, AlburyCitys Dress Code

and Standards Policy and AlburyCitys Code of Conduct.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

Our people

External

Our community

Suppliers

Statutory Authorities

Contractors and Developers

Consultants

Date Created: 7 January 2021

Position Number: 882

Document ID: FIL09/01565

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EMPLOYMENT

Based on a 35 hour week, with actual days and times being

CONDITIONS

Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, with an RDO in

accordance with AlburyCitys RDO guidelines.

This position involves working in a predominantly indoor

environment and using a computer is considered a core

component of the role. There may be occasional visits to

other work locations. The position requires an average level

of aerobic and physical fitness to undertake occasional

physical activities, such as walking and lifting, along with

general manual handling tasks as part of a normal working

environment. A medical assessment is required for this

position.

This position requires enrolment in and completion of a

Bachelor Degree in Engineering at the University of

Southern Queensland (USQ) by external delivery. The study

component of the course will be primarily completed

outside the standard working hours of the position. Study

costs are to be managed with the payment of a Study

Allowance.

This position is for a temporary period of up to 8 years.

This position has been assessed as Category E under

AlburyCitys Dress Code category. Category E is defined as

a combination of full corporate and semi corporate (casual)

style clothing. Uniforms for operations staff are non-

compulsory although may be accessed through the

AlburyCity Uniform Rebate Scheme.

This position is located at the AlburyCity Administration

Building at 553 Kiewa Street Albury and occasional visits to

external sites/depots as required.

Date Created: 7 January 2021

Position Number: 882

Document ID: FIL09/01565

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Key Selection Criteria

ALBURYCITY

To be considered eligible for this position:

TRAINEESHIP CRITERIA

An applicant must not have 50% or more of the identified

qualification or a similar or a higher industry qualification

completed.

The recruitment of an AlburyCity Trainee is based on the

assumption of no/limited industry skills or knowledge and is

not based on age.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Completion of Year 12 Higher School Certificate or equivalent

Minimum ATAR of 75 or equivalent

A capacity to enrol in and complete degree studies or current

enrolment in Bachelor Civil Engineering (Honours)

Provisional Licence or Class C (standard) Drivers Licence

(compulsory to have and maintain)

AUTHORITY AND

Ability to follow existing practices and make decisions after

ACCOUNTABILITY

consulting the supervisor

Demonstrated ability in planning and prioritising work activities

SPECIALIST

Ability to follow existing practices and make decisions after

KNOWLEDGE AND

consulting the supervisor

SKILLS

Demonstrated ability in planning and prioritising work activities

JUDGMENT AND

Ability to apply practical solutions to workplace problems

PROBLEM SOLVING

Competence in solving routine problems through the

application of Council policies and procedures

MANAGEMENT SKILLS

Demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively and meet

deadlines.

High level of personal initiative

Date Created: 7 January 2021

Position Number: 882

Document ID: FIL09/01565

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Key Selection Criteria

INTERPERSONAL

Ability to work in a team environment and support other

SKILLS

members

Proven ability to communicate effectively both orally and in

writing

Proven ability to work effectively as an individual and in a team

environment

SERVICE LEADER

DATE:

ASSETS,

7 January 2021

SUSTAINABILITY &

ENVIRONMENT

Date Created: 7 January 2021

Position Number: 882

Document ID: FIL09/01565

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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Trainee Civil Engineer

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