About our Graduate Program
Coliban Water is committed to investing in and developing young talent within the engineering space. We offer a comprehensive Graduate Engineer Rotational Program that aims to:
* Develop the next generation of water industry professionals
* Create a professional pathway for graduates into the industry
* Provide exposure across a range of engineering elements to enable participants registration as a Chartered Engineer
The program provides flexibility to best suit your interests and there are rotations through various operational areas of Coliban Water. It provides graduates with the opportunity for professional and personal development through working in areas such as;
* Infrastructure
* Planning
* Water Quality
* Concept Development
* Water and Wastewater Treatment
* Headworks Operations
* Urban Services
The program offers an excellent platform to commence your career in Engineering. It will allow you to apply and further develop your engineering skills and provide a platform to develop technical, communication and project management competencies.
Other benefits of the Graduate Program at Coliban Water?
* Flexible working conditions to support your endeavours for work/life balance
* Supportive and dynamic team environment in which you can strive professionally
* Participation in our mentoring program, where you will work alongside experienced and skilled engineering professionals
* Opportunity to undertake professional development, further supporting your development and career
* Head office based in Bendigo, one of Victoria's largest regional cities
To succeed in this role you will need a relevant engineering degree or be working toward completion of your degree, a Victoria Drivers Licence, as well as a keen interest to learn about all aspects of engineering.
You can view the position description here
Salary:
The salary and conditions for this position will be as per the Coliban Water Enterprise Agreement 2021 Band 3, $74,200 base salary will be offered to the successful candidate commensurate with their skills and experience.
Enquiries:
To discuss this position in more detail please contact Pat Egan, Senior P&C Business Partner on
To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter outlining your suitability for the position by 14 November 2025.
Why join us?
At Coliban Water our people are on a mission to create a better life for our customers and communities – now and tomorrow.
We love what we do and our location in the centre of a region that takes in 49 towns from Trentham to Echuca.
Our commitment to inclusion means you'll feel at home here no matter who you are, who you love, or what you stand for. As part of the team you receive a monthly accrued day off, time off over Christmas, the flexibility to shape your work to suit your lifestyle, and generous parental, carer and workplace study leave policies.
At Coliban Water we balance a small team rhythm with the reach and resources of one of the largest Victorian regional urban water corporations.
What are you waiting for? We'd love you to join us.
Applicants will need to successfully complete all core training requirements in the expected timeframes and may be required to undertake a Police Check, Working with Children Check, Pre-Employment Medicals or Psychometric testing where applicable. Applicants may also be required to produce evidence of their Right to Work in Australia.
We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please contact Jessica Dore on or via email at
Please note that applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date of this advertisement.