Graduate Civil Engineers

Graduate Civil Engineers sought for Austral Construction's 2026 Graduate Program in Perth, WA, offering diverse project experience and strong team culture.

Key responsibilities include:

• Participating in a two-year rotational graduate program across operations, tendering, finance, HSE & QA, commercial, HR, workshop, and engineering departments
• Working alongside experienced Project Managers, Engineers, and Estimators on diverse projects in mining and infrastructure sectors
• Engaging in regular site travel and/or fly-in fly-out (FIFO) rosters, primarily in the Pilbara region of WA
• Gaining exposure to all aspects of project management, tendering, finance, safety, commercial operations, HR, equipment workshops, and engineering design
• Completing a six-month placement in either marine or civil/mining projects, progressing towards a site engineer role
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and participating in structured training, mentoring, and self-development activities
• Attending seminars, webinars, and networking events hosted by Austral and Keller
• Reporting to and receiving feedback from senior leadership through quarterly reviews and presentations

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Australian or New Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency, or unrestricted working rights in Australia
• A current Australian driver's license
• Willingness to travel regionally and nationally as required
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and committed to learning and development
• Willingness to undergo a pre-employment medical check, online tests, and inductions
• Reside in Western Australia and be graduating in 2025
• Experience with CAD software and Microsoft Office products (as per employer questions)

• Exposure to a diverse range of technical projects, including near-shore marine, piling, structural steel and concrete, civil works, and rail maintenance/renewals
• Mentoring by senior technical experts
• Continuous professional development with structured on-the-job and formal training
• Engineers Australia graduate membership
• Travel opportunities and project work across Australia
• Equal Opportunity employer with a strong team environment and family feel
• Supportive workplace culture valuing diversity and inclusion

• Structured two-year graduate program with rotational placements across all key business functions
• 70/20/10 learning model: 70% on-the-job experience, 20% self-development, 10% formal training
• Partnership with Engineers Australia for structured training, networking, and a chartered pathway
• Access to Austral Leadership Training Program, online learning library, dedicated workshops, webinars, and self-development days
• Ongoing mentorship and exposure to experienced leaders

• Opportunity to progress to site engineer roles following the graduate program
• Exposure to all departments provides a fully rounded understanding of the business, supporting advancement into specialist or leadership positions
• Continuous professional development and networking with senior and executive leaders

Submit an application including responses to the following:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
• Have you completed a qualification in civil engineering?
• Which of the following CAD software do you have experience with?
• Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
• Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check?

Only candidates residing in Western Australia and graduating in 2025 will be considered. All applications will be reviewed for shortlisting, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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