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Shape your future with the City of Gold Coast’s Graduate Academy!
We know you are driven by growth and opportunity, eager to progress quickly, and determined to make an impact. That’s why we offer a full-time 12-month immersive graduate program designed to unlock your potential, achieve your career goals, and equip you with the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to excel in your chosen career.
The program offers recent university graduates the opportunity to partner with industry leaders across a broad range of areas, projects, and initiatives not available anywhere else! No matter what you’re looking for, there are endless opportunities to make a real difference to your career and your community at the City of Gold Coast.
Be part of the next-gen of GC Shapers
Commencing in January 2025, our program provides professional development training and on-the-job experience pathways, designed to help bridge the gap from academic study to the work environment. As a graduate of the City, you will have many opportunities available to you:
What’s on offer
As an engineering graduate, you will have the opportunity to cover a wide range of areas including but not limited to civil, environmental, coastal, traffic, chemical, process and hydraulic engineering. Our roles also extend into construction, planning, and project management, providing you with a holistic perspective of the engineering industry. Working alongside an inspiring team of engineers, you will be offered meaningful and rewarding work on real projects with real responsibilities to deliver innovative and challenging projects that shape our City.
As an engineering graduate, you will be empowered to contribute your fresh perspective, technical skills and creativity towards improving safety, quality, and sustainability, and delivering better services for our community and our environment. You will have the opportunity to advance your skills and expertise in the field, playing a key role in shaping the future of engineering while also forging your own path in your career journey.
What are we looking for from you?
The City is committed to developing skilled graduates into future City leaders who:
The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.
Australia
Australian Citizen
Australian Permanent Resident
Australian Work Visa (All Other)