Planning and Environment Graduate Program

Over a 2-year program, you'll have the opportunity to:

• rotate through a range of business areas (depending on your discipline and project team)
• participate in a structured learning and development programinvolving a range of professional and personal development workshops, site visits, project work, mentoring and experiential learning opportunities
• work alongside industry experts who will be eager to help and guide you
• gain support with career planningto prepare you for the next step in your career
• join a graduate program recognised as one of Prosple's 2025 top 100 graduate programs and one of the most sought-after programs across Australia.

In this role, you will:

• undertake key environmental assessments and obtain planning, environmental and heritage approvals
• gain exposure to establishing and implementing environmental frameworks and integrating environmental requirements into projects
• assist in the management of land and assembly processes, involving both internal and external stakeholder consultation, preparation and review of key documentation and legislative requirements
• gain exposure to the design, development and delivery of upgrades to the network and supporting structures, including precinct planning, public realm improvements, landscape design, architecture (such as bridges, tunnels and stations), active transport, earthworks and drainage

Make a difference for all Victorians – this is your chance to work with a committed team and contribute to the delivery of major projects, whilst gaining experience and capabilities to develop your career.

Delivering these massive projects takes multi-disciplinary teams working collaboratively in a complex and creative environment. Does this sound like your ideal workplace?

When you join the program, you'll be employed full time at a salary of $79,122+ superannuation (as per VPS EA 2024).

We are seeking recent graduates, and representatives of Victoria's diverse community to join the 2026 Victoria's Big Build Graduate Programs. Take the opportunity to build both your career and Victoria's infrastructure.

You will be:

• highly motivated set and achieve goals, and take initiative in your work
• communicate well and work effectively in teams
• identify and solve problems efficiently and effectively
• meet deadlines and understand stakeholder needs

To be eligible, you must:

• have completed your degree between January 2023 and January 2026
• hold a bachelors or masters degree relevant to the role
• have full Australian working rights for the entire duration of the program (February 2026 to February 2028)

If you have completed a masters degree, you must have commenced your masters within 12 months of completion of your bachelors degree.

Degrees:

• Environmental Science
• Science (Environment)
• Rural Planning
• Sustainability
• Town Planning, Urban Design
• Urban Planning
• Engineering (Environmental)

Please visit the Victoria's Big Build website to find out more about the Graduate Programs.

Victoria's Big Build (Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority - VIDA) was established to deliver 180 major road and rail projects that will change the way that Victorians work, live and travel. We also have $14 billion of health projects to be delivered, with over 60 projects in both metro and regional locations.

Project teams

• Level Crossing Removal Project(also deliveringRegional Rail RevivalandMelbourne Airport Rail)
• Major Road Projects Victoria(incorporatingBig Build Roads,West Gate Tunnel ProjectandNorth East Link)
• Victorian Health Building Authority

VIDA works closely with industry partners to ensure we have the skilled workers needed to deliver Victoria's massive construction program.

Applications are submitted through the Victorian Government's careers website.

To apply, you'll need your:

• CV
• academic transcript(if you haven't finished your degree yet or if you are waiting to graduate, please upload your unofficial academic transcript to date)
• proof of Australian working rights(for example, your Australian passport, birth certificate or relevant visa)

You must attach the above documentation, or your application will not progress. Applications will not be accepted via email. Candidates applying must have working rights within Australia at the time of application as we are unable to offer work sponsorship.

1. Written application
2. Online assessments
3. Video interview
4. Assessment centre
5. Individual interview