Civil Engineer Scholarship

Are you studying a Bachelor of Civil Engineering in 2026? Warrnambool City Council is offering a rare and rewarding opportunity to a local engineering student with our Civil Engineering Scholarship (Cadet Civil Engineer).

What’s in it for you?

• Paid work experience with Council during university holidays
• $5,000 annual scholarship to support your studies
• Guaranteed 2 years of full time employment after graduation
• Mentorship and professional development from experienced civil engineers 
• Work on meaningful projects that shape your community

The Benefits
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 16 August 2026