DTP Graduate

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About the Role

This graduate role is part of the Asset Communication and Strategy team in the Rolling Stock and Ticketing division. You'll support key rail communication projects like Digital Train Radio Systems and Automated Vehicle Monitoring, helping improve safety and connectivity across Victoria's train network. Work alongside industry experts, build your skills on real tech upgrades and grow your network across the transport and rail sector. It's a hands-on opportunity to shape smarter, safer journeys for Victorians.

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What's the DTP Graduate Program?

Ready to turn your skills into real-world change? The Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) gives you the chance to start strong in a role that shapes how Victorians live, move and connect. The DTP Graduate Program develops future talent to support Victoria's growing transport and infrastructure network. You'll complete rotations, gain hands-on experience and contribute to projects that directly impact the state. With tailored development, mentoring and support, this program sets you up for a meaningful career in public service, focused on innovation, planning and real community outcomes.

Why choose DTP?

• Meaningful work with real-world impact: help shape transport systems and planning projects that impact 6.7 million Victorians
• Two-year program with two dynamic rotations
• Be mentored by experienced leaders who want to see you thrive

What's in it for you?

• Collaborate with bright minds across government and industry
• Build your career in a department that values creativity, inclusion and impact
• Level up with our Mentorship Program - a chance to build real-world skills, grow your confidence, and learn by actually doing the work, not just reading about it.

Make your degree mean more Whether you studied engineering, civil engineering, data science, environmental science, spatial systems, or anything in between: your ideas belong here. In 2024, our grads worked on major transport tech upgrades, smart city mapping, sustainable construction initiatives and more.

Join us and be part of a culture that celebrates innovation, diverse thinking, and meaningful community outcomes. You'll receive tailored learning and development opportunities, one-on-one mentoring, and exposure to different areas of Victoria's transport network, preparing you for a long-term career in public service.

Who can apply?

• You must have graduated from an Australian or New Zealand university
• Your graduation date must be between 1 December 2023 and 31 January 2026
• You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with full working rights until at least 1 February 2028

What you'll do

• Be part of a program designed to build a strong pipeline of talent for Victoria's expanding transport and road infrastructure
• Gain hands-on experience through structured rotations across different disciplines within the department
• Contribute to making Victoria's transport network safer, greener and more accessible

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Applications close 11.59pm on Friday, 10th of October 2025.

Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We're unable to consider email or manual applications at this time. If you have any questions regarding the role, contact Lauren Permain - Business Manager via

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks and will be required to complete an online assessment as part of the recruitment process. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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