- Casual position available
- Salary: $36 - $41 per hour plus 12% Super
- Located at Shoalhaven Water's Operations Depot, Flinders Road, South Nowra
- Applications close: Sunday, 22 March 2026 (at midnight)
About the Role
Shoalhaven Water is currently seeking Undergraduate Casual Student (Geospatial and Asset Data) to join our professional work experience program!
This position is based in Nowra and will work on a casual basis. It is expected that you are able to commit to 1-2 shifts per week and are willing to take on more during university break.
The focus of this position is to:
- To assist the Asset Data Coordinators in the management of Shoalhaven Water's asset data
- To assist with geospatial data input, update, maintenance and management
- To assist with asset register input, update, maintenance and management
- To provide assistance with registration of drawings and documents associated with SW's drawing and document register
- To provide assistance with data handling and processing in consultation with SW's Senior Water Asset Improvement Advisor
- To participate in projects as allocated.
Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.
About You
To be successful in the position, you will have:
- Current enrolment in One of the below:
- Undergraduate Geospatial Scientist - studying towards Bachelor of Geospatial Science or equivalent (minimum 1 years completed), or Environmental Science, Engineering or Surveying that include Geospatial studies.
- Undergraduate Data Scientist - studying towards Bachelor of Data Science and Analytics or equivalent (minimum 1 years completed), or Data Analyst, or Data Management
- Cert III in Surveying and Spatial Information Services or equivalent
- Current Class C Driver's Licence
- Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or authority to work in Australia (visa)
How to Apply
To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
- At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
- Please outline how you meet the essential criteria for this position including skills, qualifications, certifications and licenses relevant to this position.
- What methods have you previously utilised to manage complex workloads and competing deadlines? How do you prioritise your workload?
Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Medium Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.
For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3253.
Applications Close: Sunday, 22 March 2026 (at midnight)
If you have any questions about this role, please contact Craig Singleton - Water Asset Strategic Planning Manager - 02 4429 3649
Why Work with Us
The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.
Benefits include:
- Generous leave entitlements
- Option of flexitime for indoor staff
- 9 day fortnight for outdoor staff
- Flexible and remote working arrangements
- Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Novated lease arrangements available
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies
Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members. We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and applicants with disability can request reasonable adjustments. As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.
