2023 Engineering Stream Graduate Program (Feb 2023)

About the Program

This 18-month program is open to high-performing graduates from all disciplines. Offering three rotations across NSW Government, you’ll get exposure to a range of projects and experiences tailored to your interests.  

The Program offers five streams – a Primary, Digital, Engineering, Legal and Social Workstream. You can apply for up to two streams (Primary stream plus one degree-specific stream), each providing on-the-job experience and a customised learning and development component. 

When you complete the program, you will be offered ongoing (permanent) employment at the Clerk Grade 3/4 (2nd year) level. Exceptional performers may be fast-tracked to the Clerk Grade 5/6 or 7/8 level.*  

*Graduates receive a competitive remuneration package of approximately $82,529. This includes a salary of $74,117, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Engineering Stream 

The engineering stream will provide you with invaluable experience in analysing and addressing problems and coming up with practical ways to change things so they perform better. You will gain exposure and contribute to critical high-profile initiatives that impact the citizens of NSW. You could be working on a wide range of different projects, from health, and infrastructure, to transport.

In the engineering stream, you’ll receive tailored development from Engineers Australia which will focus on your personal development, project management, and professional skills.

The engineering stream has approximately 28 roles on offer in the Greater Sydney Metropolitan, Central West, Hunter, North Coast, South Coast and South-West regions.

Who can apply 

To apply for the 2023 NSW Government Graduate Program, you must: 

• at the time of submitting your application, have the right to work full-time in Australia until at least 31 August 2024. This may include Australian Citizenship or permanent residency, New Zealand citizenship with a current New Zealand passport, or holding a visa that allows you to work full-time in Australia.
• complete your undergraduate or postgraduate degree between 1 June 2020 and 31 December 2022.
• be available to start work on Monday, 6 February 2023.

To be eligible for the engineering stream, you must hold an engineering degree.

​​​​​​Disciplines we are looking for relating to biomedical engineering, civil engineering, construction management, building construction, and project management.