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About Council

The Toowoomba Region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second-largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the Council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW.  The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments.  Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family-friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 166,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,800 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region.  We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.

Fantastic opportunities have arisen for Engineering interns

About the positions

• You will complete minor projects as required, and gain experience in investigations, design, project management, construction and maintenance, assets management, operations, and other activities associated with the provision of engineering services in local government.
• These positions will rotate through Toowoomba Regional Council Branches to assist with project exposure, enhancing training and development needs.
• The hourly rate for these positions ranges from $28.26 - $31.85 gross per hour plus casual loading and 10% superannuation. Applicable junior rates may apply.
• These positions are casual appointments, perfect for complimenting full-time study with valuable on-the-job experience.

How to be successful in these positions - Success Criteria

You will need:

1. The mandatory qualification(s), training and/or experience, as outlined under the 'Position Success Criteria' in the Position Description (attached).
2. Developing professional interest in the provision of engineering services within the local government function.
3. Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritise own work as well as capability to assist in establishing the objective of a minor works project.
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (oral and written form) with people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
5. Excellent customer service skills with the ability to provide accurate and timely advice in a helpful and supportive manner.
6. Demonstrated computer literacy skills.
7. Understanding of and commitment to the Council’s Organisational Value and Behaviour of Teamwork.

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