Tweed Shire Council is looking for motivated individuals who are eager to earn while they learn.
As a cadet, you’ll follow a structured development pathway designed to help you gain both the qualifications and practical experience needed to build a rewarding career in engineering. These Council-funded positions offer a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to begin their journey in a dynamic and impactful field.
To successfully progress to the role of Engineer - Infrastructure Delivery, cadets must complete all required training and tertiary studies as part of the cadetship program
- Undertake a structured cadetship with rotations across multiple engineering units, gaining broad exposure to infrastructure delivery functions, roles, and responsibilities.
- Build strong technical and professional skills through hands-on experience, mentoring, and formal training, supporting long-term career development in engineering.
- Progress from a generalist rotation program to more focused areas of interest, aligned with organisational needs and individual strengths.
- Apply learning in real-world environments, contributing to team outcomes while developing independence and practical problem-solving capability.
- Engage in part-time university study (Bachelor of Engineering) alongside employment, with support for ongoing development, performance progression, and opportunities for higher duties.
This isn’t just a cadetship; it’s the start of a rewarding career in the engineering industry with a supportive team that wants to see you succeed. Here’s what we’re offering:
- full-time position on a maximum term basis up to 10 years, with the possibility of extension or permanency subject to performance, funding and operational need
- competitive starting salary from $47,053 per annum, plus 12% superannuation with potential to reach up to $113,007 upon completion. Salary progression is based on satisfactory completion of study plus work performance.
- salary progression based on successful completion of training and strong on-the-job performance
- course fees covered - we’ll take care of the cost of compulsory unit fees for your Bachelor of Engineering Degree
- earn while you learn
- enjoy a 9-day fortnight (70 hours per fortnight) for better work/life balance
- ongoing training and professional development to help you grow your skills and career
- supportive environment with coaching, mentoring, and guidance from experienced professionals
- attractive employment conditions - and plenty more perks (
- a genuine interest in Engineering - Infrastructure Delivery and a desire to build a long-term career in the industry
- Applicants must be eligible for acceptance in a recognised university for a Bachelor of Engineering degree.
- Strong academic record – particularly where relevant to the position and engineering.
- Demonstrated ability to work affectively in teams and individually.
- Demonstrated sound written and oral communication skills.
- Aptitude to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
- A positive attitude and self-motivated.
- Current drivers licence.
- Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
- The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
- Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
- Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 and 2025 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.
This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.
Friday 19 June 2026 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.
Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:
- Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
- Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.
Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors. Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.
You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.
Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later.
- Have your Resume document ready to go.
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Selection Criteria:
- Why are you interested in working at Tweed Shire Council and in Engineering – Infrastructure Delivery, and what excites you most about this opportunity and building a long-term career in this field?
- Are you eligible for acceptance into a recognised university for a Bachelor of Engineering degree? Please provide details of your intended or current enrolment.
- What are your long-term career goals, how does a Cadetship with Tweed Shire Council align with these goals?
- How would you describe your attitude to work and learning, and what demonstrates your self-motivation?
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Unit
Infrastructure Delivery
Industry
Infrastructure Delivery
Employment Type
Full Time
