2026 Graduate Program Expression of Interest
- Join our award-winning Graduate Program – advance your career and make a difference to Sydney’s future!
- Generous salary of $89,657.23 + super
- Potential pathway into a full-time career at Sydney Water
Please Note – Our Grad Program recruitment does not officially kick off until mid year, so you will not hear from us before then, but we still would love to receive your expression of interest!
Our Award-Winning Grad Program
If your career is just beginning, Sydney Water can give you a great head start. Through our graduate program, you have an opportunity to play a key role in Sydneysiders’ continuing enjoyment of this great city and iconic outdoor way of life.
You will set and achieve real goals and be part of a committed and highly skilled team who’ll appreciate what you bring to the table - we want your perspective and ideas! You will also undertake embedded Learning and Development that will fast track your technical and leadership skills.
We are welcoming expressions of interest from students who completed their studies in 2025 or will be completing in 2026 in the following degree disciplines:
- Accounting
- Communications
- Construction Management
- Data Analytics
- Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Finance
- Human Resources
- IT
- Marketing
- Procurement
- Project Management
How does our Grad program work? You will undertake 3 x 9 month rotations related to your degree discipline and will be able to apply for a fulltime role after 12 months on the program.
The locations are varied. Our area of operations stretches across Greater Sydney, The Illawarra and The Blue Mountains. Please note that some of our locations are not easily accessible by public transport and will require you to have your own transport.
About you?
- You’re an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at time of application
- Have a solid academic transcript
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Programs
- You will be curious, innovative and ambitious and open to learning new experiences.
Dive into our Great Benefits!
Smooth Transition: Benefit from a comprehensive 2-week induction program designed to ease your transition from university to the workplace.
Graduate Leadership Camp: Strengthen bonds with your Graduate cohort through a fun and engaging 3-Day Leadership Camp.
Inclusive Work Environment: Thrive in a supportive and inclusive workplace that values diversity and collaboration.
Buddy Program: Receive guidance and support from an allocated Graduate Buddy to help you establish yourself in your new role.
Engaging Social Events: Participate in social events, including visits to various operational sites and information sessions with senior leaders across the business.
Why join us
At Sydney Water, your work will make a real difference in people’s lives—and your own. With diverse projects and roles, you'll find ample career growth opportunities. We actively seek and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and individuality, and foster a safe environment where everyone can thrive and shape impactful community projects.
Working at Sydney Water
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.
As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a LiveHire talent profile in our Talent Community.
We look at our Talent Community first when new opportunities come up when you apply for a role. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHire’s Terms, Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application. Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check.