Engineering Graduate Program (Feb 2025)

About Victoria’s Big Build 

Victoria’s Big Build (Major Transport Infrastructure Authority – MTIA) was established to oversee the major transport projects in planning and construction to deliver 165 major road and rail projects that will change the way that Victorians work, live and travel. 

Projects teams include - Rail Projects Victoria (Metro Tunnel, Melbourne Airport Rail, Regional Rail Revival), North East Link Program, West Gate Tunnel Project, Level Crossing Removal Project, and Major Roads Project Victoria.

MTIA works closely with the Department of Transport to ensure major construction activities and disruptions are coordinated across the network. This includes plans to keep people moving through major work periods. We also work with the industry to ensure it has the skilled workers needed to deliver Victoria’s massive construction program.

About the role 

You'll be exposed to the design, development and delivery of upgrades to the road and rail networks and supporting structures, including bridges, tunnels, stations, earthworks and drainage. With various projects at different stages of the project life cycle, you may be exposed to activities such as reviewing designs, contractor works, program and design tracking, liaising with stakeholders and attending safety workshops.

Projects offering this discipline:

• Level Crossing Removal Project
• Major Roads Projects Victoria
• North East Link Program
• Rail Projects Victoria
• West Gate Tunnel Project

Make a difference for all Victorians – this is your chance to work together with a committed team, to contribute to the delivery of major projects whilst gaining experience and capabilities to develop your career. We offer a comprehensive development program including discipline and business rotations, welcome week (induction), and a tailored Graduate Learning Series (workshops, training and tours). 

By joining our team, you will be making it easier for Victorians to get where they need to go and contribute to improving our liveability. Delivering these massive projects takes multi-disciplinary teams working collaboratively in a complex and creative environment. Does this sound like your ideal workplace?

When you join the program, you'll be employed full time at a salary of $74,580 + superannuation (effective from December 2024 – as per VPS EA 2020). 

About you

We are seeking recent graduates, representatives of Victoria's diverse community to join the 2025 Victoria’s Big Build Graduate Programs. Take the opportunity to build both your career and Victoria's infrastructure.

You will be highly motivated, demonstrate strong interpersonal and problem-solving capabilities and be keen to kick start your career. 

To be eligible, you must have completed your degree between January 2022 and January 2025 and have Australian full working rights at the time of application.

Degrees:

• Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical)

Please visit the Victoria’s Big Build website to find out more about the Graduate Programs including eligibility, disciplines, rotation opportunities and how to submit your application.

How to apply 

Applications are submitted through the Victorian Government's careers website.  

To apply, you'll need your:

• CV
• academic transcript (if you haven’t yet finished your degree or if you are waiting to graduate, please upload your unofficial academic transcript to date)
• proof of working rights (for example, your passport)
• order of project preference (if multiple projects are recruiting for your discipline).

Address your application to ‘Victoria’s Big Build Graduate Recruitment Team’.

You must attach the above documentation by the closing date, otherwise, your application will not progress. Applications will not be accepted via email. Candidates applying must have working rights within Australia at the time of application as we are unable to offer work sponsorship.

Applications process

Our selection process includes a mix of assessment activities such as cognitive assessments, interviews and pre-employment checks.