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Graduate program

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In our Graduate Program you’ll contribute from day one. You’ll gain valuable experience in your chosen field and work on meaningful and challenging projects that impact our business and customers.

Over the two-year program, you’ll spend eight months in three different areas of our business giving you a well-rounded experience. You’ll be supported with a dedicated mentor and targeted development plan to help shape and achieve your future career goals.

What we offer

  • Two-year program with three rotational placements
  • Opportunities for advancement and ongoing employment at the end of the program
  • Fun, friendly and professional working environment
  • Dedicated mentoring and coaching from experienced leaders
  • On the job learning
  • A tailored training plan with professional and personal development opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Access to a range of health and wellbeing initiatives
  • Opportunities to network in the water industry

How to apply

Applications for our Graduate Program normally open each year in the autumn months with graduates to commence the following year.

If you’re a recent graduate or graduating this year – we want to hear from you!

Keep an eye on our current opportunities page to apply.

Applicants must provide a cover letter, resume and transcript of results.

Past graduates

Michael is smiling at the camera and holding an award.

Michael - Operational Data and Optimisation Engineer

Michael says it was his grandfather’s passion and stories about his work as an aeronautical engineer that inspired him to pursue a career in engineering.

After completing his Bachelor of Mechatronic Systems Engineering with Federation University, Michael joined us as a Graduate SCADA Engineer. Now he's our Operational Data and Optimisation Engineer.

Michael highly recommends the water industry and Gippsland Water's graduate program to local students and engineering graduates looking to start their career.

“It’s a challenging, exciting and constantly evolving industry that encourages innovative ideas.”