Job detail for Graduate Engineers (all disciplines)

• Full Time and Fixed Term | 9-day fortnight | 36 hours per week
• Salary: From $94,439 per annum plus superannuation
• Position Overview–

We know you are driven by growth and opportunity, eager to build your career and ready to make an impact. That’s why we offer a full time, 12-month Graduate Academy designed to unlock your potential and equip you with the knowledge, skills and hands-on experience to excel in your chosen career.

As a Graduate Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced industry professionals on real projects that help shape, build and connect the Gold Coast. For our 2027 Graduate Academy, we have a range of Graduate Engineering positions available across the City, spanning Civil, Environmental, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering with selected opportunities also open to Environmental Science graduates.

Start your career at the City

Starting February 2027, the Graduate Academy combines professional development with meaningful on-the-job experience, designed to support your transition from university into the workplace.

As an engineering graduate, you will be empowered to bring your fresh perspective, ideas and creativity to improving safety, quality and sustainability, while helping us deliver better services for our community and environment. Working alongside an inspiring team of engineers, you will take on meaningful and rewarding work, contributing to innovative projects that shape our City while developing your skills and knowledge, learning from experienced professionals and forging your own path in your engineering career.

What’s on offer

Each graduate will be embedded within a team for the 12-month program, giving you the opportunity to build meaningful technical experience, contribute to projects from within your chosen field and develop a strong understanding of your area. Graduate opportunities are available across:

• Utilities Facilities Delivery (Sewage Treatment Plant)
• Construction (Infrastructure Delivery)
• Utilities Asset Planning and Management (Water Planning)
• Utilities Asset Planning and Management (Stormwater Quality)
• Open Space Asset Planning Management (Lakes and Waterways)
• Water Quality and Compliance (Flood Mitigation)
• Natural Hazards Engineering (Flood Modelling)

Explore the opportunities outlined in the attached 2027 Graduate Engineer Positions document to learn more about each team, the work they deliver and the projects and experiences you could be involved in.

When you apply, we will ask you to tell us which areas interest you most. Placements will consider your qualifications, skills, experience, career interests and preferences, alongside the requirements of each team. Take some time to explore each opportunity and consider the type of engineering experience you are looking for, the areas that align with your interests and where you would most like to begin your engineering career with the City.

Who can apply?

To be considered for this opportunity you must hold a recognised bachelor’s degree or postgraduate qualification from a tertiary institution, completed within the last two years or be completing prior to the commencement of the program in February 2027. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia for the duration of the program and be able to work full-time.

Our Graduate Engineer opportunities welcome graduates who have completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil, Environmental, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; or a related engineering discipline.

If your engineering degree was completed at a university that was not part of the Washington Accord for any part of the period in which you studied, you will need to provide evidence from Engineers Australia confirming that your qualification meets an equivalent standard for your application to be considered.

Apply Now!

Submit your academic transcript / qualification, CV and cover letter. In your cover letter please outline information about your career objectives, work experience, education, volunteering and any extracurricular activities, specialist skills or interest areas you may have.

Learn more on our Careers Page: Graduate Academy | City of Gold Coast.

Contact Email: careerpathways@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Closing Date: Monday 5 October 2026 / 10:30pm AEST

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.