Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $81,496 - $84,989
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Graduate
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 11638
Victoria's Big Build Graduate Program
Over a 2-year program, you'll have the opportunity to:
We’re proud to have been recognised as one of Prosple’s 2026 top 100 graduate programs and one of the most sought-after programs across Australia.
About the role
Make a difference for Victorians while building the skills, confidence and experience to launch your career. You’ll work with committed teams and contribute to major projects shaping how people live, move and connect.
Delivering Victoria’s Big Build takes people from many disciplines working together in complex, creative environments. Depending on your stream, you may work with project teams, specialists, consultants, contractors and industry partners across different industries.
You’ll support planning and urban design activities that shape how major rail infrastructure integrates with surrounding communities, precincts and public spaces. In this role, you will:
Eligible degrees: Urban Design, Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, Landscape Architecture, Rural Planning, Town Planning, Architecture, Architectural Design
When you join the program, you'll be employed full time at a salary of $81,496 + superannuation (as per VPS EA 2024).
About you
We are seeking recent graduates, and representatives of Victoria's diverse community to join the 2027 Victoria’s Big Build Graduate Program.
You will be:
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve by increasing representation from groups traditionally underrepresented in transport and construction, including:
Through our Gender Equality Action Plan, we have set measurable targets to increase women's representation across our workforce, including achieving 50% women in our graduate program.
To be eligible, you must:
Please visit the Victoria’s Big Build website to find out more about the Graduate Program.
Pre-Employment Checks
The successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which include national police/qualification (where applicable) checks and misconduct screening.
How to apply
Applications are submitted through the Victorian Government's careers website. We’re unable to accept applications by email.
You will be required to complete the below sections:
To apply, you'll need your:
Candidates applying must have working rights within Australia at the time of application as we are unable to offer work sponsorship.
When you’re ready to apply, please use the “Apply” button on the Victorian Government careers website. Before submitting, please take a moment to check that you’ve attached all required documents so we can progress your application. Once your documents have been received, you’ll be sent a link to register for the next step through our testing platform.
Application process
Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 16 August 2026