Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations / Engineering and Asset Infrastructure Planning

Position Type: Fixed Term Full Time (2 years, 9 day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week)

Salary Range: Base Salary $75,396 - $96,989 per annum + super (dependent on qualifications and experience)

Location: 143 Walker Street, Townsville City

Application Close: 11:45pm, Thursday 21 May 2026

Kick‑start your career with real impact as a Graduate Cost Estimator in our dynamic 2‑Year Graduate Program!

You’ll learn the ropes from experienced professionals while building practical estimating skills, strong commercial awareness and a solid understanding of how local government really works. From preparing cost estimates for capital works, maintenance and renewal projects, to analysing drawings, specs and site data, you’ll be hands‑on from day one.

Along the way, you’ll help project teams identify cost risks and opportunities, learn Council procurement and governance frameworks, and gain valuable experience using industry‑standard systems and software. Best of all, you’ll be contributing to projects that directly benefit the community, setting you up with a transferable skill set, meaningful experience and an excellent foundation for a long‑term career in engineering and infrastructure.

Qualifications And Experience

In an ideal applicant, we are looking for:

• Completed Bachelor’s Degree Construction Management, Engineering or related field within the last three (3) years or will be completed by prior to the start of the Graduate program.
• Current “C” Class driver’s licence.
• Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD).
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Sound time-management skills including the ability to plan, prioritise and organise own work, achieve set and agreed performance and service standards and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of products.

For Further Information Review The Position Description.

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.

We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Annual wage progression
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program
• The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

Contact Person: Lachlan (A/Team Manager)

Contact Email: [email protected] (for position enquiries only)

How To Apply

Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.

For Further Information Review The Position Description.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact hr_[email protected] or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.

Attachments:

• Graduate Cost Estimator_PD.pdf