OverviewSunwater manages a multi-billion dollar infrastructure network including large dams, weirs and distribution networks which support water supply schemes across Queensland.
Imagine a career where your work truly matters, where you are part of a team that values you and your contributions.
At Sunwater, you will bring life's most essential resource to over 5,000 agriculture, urban and industrial customers, helping to sustain communities and drive water for prosperity across regional Queensland.
We share the values of these communities — starting with caring about our people.
Engage in fascinating work that is constantly evolving, allowing you to grow and shape a successful career and develop unique skills and experience in an industry brimming with opportunity.Join us to deliver water for prosperity.Work typeFull TimeLocationJob type30 Sep 2025 E. Australia Standard TimeGraduate Aquatic EcologistSunwater manages a multi-billion dollar infrastructure network including large dams, weirs and distribution networks which support water supply schemes across Queensland.
Imagine a career where your work truly matters, where you are part of a team that values you and your contributions.
At Sunwater, you will bring life's most essential resource to over 5,000 agriculture, urban and industrial customers, helping to sustain communities and drive water for prosperity across regional Queensland.
We share the values of these communities — starting with caring about our people.
Engage in fascinating work that is constantly evolving, allowing you to grow and shape a successful career and develop unique skills and experience in an industry brimming with chance.About the programA formal 2 year development program with a focus on career progressionThe opportunity to learn in a practical, real-world settingHave the opportunity to join Sunwater's professional development programs like Future Fit Leaders and Customer Experience ProgramBe provided with mentoring and support throughout your Graduate ProgramAbout youTo be considered for our graduate program you must be either in your final year of study or have recently completed your degree (less than 2 years ago).
A Bachelor of Environmental Science majoring in Ecology and have a strong interest in Aquatic Ecology, Fishways and Waterways.
In addition, you must be an Australian Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident or have entered Australia on a valid passport with unrestricted rights to employment.What's great about working at Sunwater?
We are committed to delivering water for prosperity for our customers and providing our people with a dynamic and safe work environment, with a range of benefits including:Attractive remuneration and benefits (including 17.5% leave loading) aligned to an Enterprise AgreementInnovative, diverse organisation that puts safety firstA focus on internal career development and progressionFlexible working arrangementsContemporary health and wellbeing programsDelivering the best outcome for our customers is what motivates us.
We understand our customers' needs and the essential role they play in regional growth and prosperity.
If you are seeking the opportunity to develop your career and gain experience in a range of environments, apply now.Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country andTraditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on.
We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world.
We acknowledge their resilience in the face of significant and ongoing historical, cultural, and political change within Australia.
We recognise and value the importance of truth-telling today, and our role to listen and learn.
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