2024 Aboriginal Graduate Programs (Jan 2024)

Where can water take you?

Advancing your career will advance our community too.

Water is essential for our future. In each and every Water Corporation role, you’ll have the chance to develop a career, and help the community. With a diverse mix of roles, locations and opportunities across Western Australia, we seek people who want to make a change for the better.

This position is advertised under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our customers and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. Aboriginal Australians are encouraged to apply.

We know the importance of enriching WA’s water industry with a culturally diverse team. We have much to learn about the land, waterways and communities we serve, to protect our most precious resource. This means we want to offer you a genuine seat at the table so we can work together to secure our water future.

Commencing late January 2024, our Graduate Program is designed to give you real-world experience in line with your University studies. You’ll be given full support from experienced Water Corporation professionals, our current Graduates and your peers in other disciplines. Step out of Uni and make a difference for WA’s current and future generations.

Why choose Water Corporation for your Grad placement?

Whether you’re looking to kickstart your career, take on a leadership role, stay on country or move around the state – we want you to reach your full potential with us. 

Recognised by the Australian Association of Graduate Employers (AAGE) as one of Australia’s top Graduate Programs, our goal is to connect you with the right people, passion and purpose. That’s why many of our graduates stay on to have richly diverse and fulfilling careers with us. 

Metro roles will be based in Perth for your first rotation of the program, in the following year, most Grads remain in the metro area on another rotation but we have a few regional opportunities which you can volunteer to work in, we set you up in the area, provide accommodation and everything you need to live and work in the regions for a year. 

In addition, we have a new Fast-track to Management Program on offer. The lucky grads who are accepted into this program will undergo leadership training for two years in the metro area before we relocate you to a permanent leadership role in one of key regional locations. Express your interest for this new opportunity in our pre-screening questions.

We currently have graduate positions in the following areas:

• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Computer Science / Information Technology / Cyber Security
• Data Science / Analytics / Actuarial 
• Commerce / Economics / Finance 
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Chemistry / Microbiology
• Process Engineering

What’s in it for you?

• Immersive development, challenging work with real life learning opportunities
• Exposure to cutting-edge water technology
• Social connections with a large cohort of graduates
• Well paid, meaningful, hands-on work in your field
• Ongoing learning and development
• Fast track opportunities to Regional Management, set up your future career
• Site visits to see what we do to sustain fresh water for future generations
• Opportunities to network in an inclusive, social environment 
• Joining an organisation that values diversity and inclusion
• Flexible working arrangements, we have a sincere Work / Life Balance culture
• On-site Gym and amazing Social Club
• Free Weekly Meditation classes
• Onsite Pilates and Yoga classes
• Convenient onsite café

Who is eligible?

• If you are due to finish University in 2024 in the listed disciplines, click Apply now
• Applications are open to those who are an Australian citizen or Australian Permanent resident only, we verify this in our recruitment process. If you have an alternate Visa with work rights, we encourage you to apply to other roles at Water Corporation

Pre-register now

• Applications close 3 April 2023

Our commitment to an inclusive workplace

Through our Equity and Diversity Management Plan and People Strategy, Water Corporation is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace of the future.

We understand that unique perspectives, ideas and contributions only strengthen our workforce and are recognised and valued.

We encourage applications supporting our key priority communities - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women and people with disability.

For people with disability, we are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment enabling full participation in all aspects of employment wherever possible by offering reasonable adjustments.