NSW Government Graduate Program - Engineering Stream

Join the NSW Government – an employer of 400,000+ people. 
Help shape the future of NSW communities. 
Secure a permanent role on successful program completion. 
Open to graduates from all degrees and disciplines.

Program at a glance: 18-month program starting 1 February 2027 and finishing 6 August 2028.

Make an impact at scale 

Make a difference for communities across NSW. From day one you’ll contribute to work that helps make NSW a better place to live, work and visit.  With opportunities across multiple business areas, you’ll build transferable skills and broaden your experience.  More than 20 departments and agencies employ graduates through our program, helping develop the next generation of public sector leaders. 

Our award-winning program 

The NSW Government Graduate Program gives you a wide range of experiences. Our program suits driven, open-minded graduates.  The program is structured so you can spend time with your cohort, building a network of peers across the sector. You will have a dedicated mentor to support you for the length of the program.  You will do meaningful work on the job, plus complete a learning and development program tailored to your stream.

Start your engineering career with NSW’s biggest employer

Are you interested in applying your knowledge of science and mathematics to find effective solutions to problems? Disciplines include civil engineering, mechanical engineering, project management, environmental engineering, mining and resources and construction management. The NSW Government Graduate Program Engineering Stream will provide you with invaluable experience in analysing and addressing problems and coming up with practical ways to make changes that deliver to the citizens of NSW. You will gain exposure and contribute to critical initiatives. You could be working on a wide range of different projects in areas such as transport and infrastructure. With a variety of placements across Sydney metro and regional NSW Government agencies, you’ll get to try different things!

What's in it for you?

Receive tailored development
Competitive salary from day one - $87,199* plus the employer’s contribution to superannuation (12%) and annual leave loading.
Opportunity to work on meaningful projects
Support – buddy and mentor
Networking events with your graduate cohort
Work life balance
Roles available Regional NSW
Gain ongoing (permanent) employment once you finish

Join a diverse workforce

We welcome and strongly encourage applicants of all ages, genders, ethnicities and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from LGBTQIA+ communities, and those who are neurodivergent. Our graduate cohorts reflect the diversity of the community we serve. We are a Disability Confident Recruiter accredited by the Australian Disability Network. Our recruitment practices have been assessed to ensure we are adhering to best-practice inclusive recruitment.

If you need any adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please reach out to Hugh Mitchell on +61 2 9272 6069 or email GradAdjustments@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au. We are here to ensure you have an equitable and accessible experience.

Eligibility

To apply for the 2027 graduate program, you must:

have completed or be completing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, mining and resources, mechanical engineering, construction management, building construction, and project management degree
hold a current visa or be in the process of obtaining a visa permitting you to work full-time in Australia for the 18-month duration of the program until 6 August 2028
complete your undergraduate or postgraduate engineering degree between 1 June 2024 and 31 December 2026, including any work placements
be available to start full-time work on 1 February 2027.

Visit our website for more information about the Engineering Stream eligibility requirements: NSW Government Graduate Program.

For more information read the full Role Description: Click here

Apply

If you’re inspired by the work we do and keen to make a real impact, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Closing date: Wednesday 15 July 2026 (11:59AM AEST)

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