Graduate career opportunities
Build your career with us - Graduate opportunities
Starting your career as a graduate with NSW Public Works means that you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of meaningful projects across NSW, allowing you to grow and develop your knowledge and skills and to have a positive impact on the people of NSW through the work you do. You will have access to innovative technologies and learn from some of the best in the industry.
We offer a 35-hour work week and a flexible work environment, with a range of hybrid working arrangements available including working from the office, from home or on a job site. NSW Government also supports employees with ‘flex leave’, so if you are required to work beyond your normal hours you will have the option to access this balance for additional time away from work.
Learn about our Cadets and Graduates at NSW Public Works
Working as a member of an integrated team in a positive and collaborative team culture environment, our Graduate and Cadet roles are a fantastic opportunity for you to learn and develop your university skills and business knowledge to build an exciting career with NSW Public Works.
You will work with leading project managers and engineers on some of the largest infrastructure, construction and development projects and programs of work in NSW that contribute to regional and rural communities. You will have the opportunity to visit work sites from time to time with the majority of time spent in an office environment or working from home as arranged with your direct manager.
Our extensive service lines also enable lateral career moves and continuous upskilling and learning opportunities throughout your career.
Diversity and inclusion are core values of NSW Public Works and we encourage applications from people with a range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. This includes differences in culture, gender, sexual orientation, language and disability status or other attributes.
NSW Public Works is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.
Cadet roles
- Currently studying a relevant bachelor degree in Building, Construction, Architecture, Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Structural, Chemical, Electrical and Mechanical).
- Currently studying in 2nd, 3rd or 4th year bachelor degree;
- Cadets will work part-time whilst studying part/full-time and working full-time during semester breaks.
- Location: All of NSW
- Salary from $66,298 to $72,077 plus super and leave loading (package up to $73,047)
- Must be a Permanent Resident of Australia.
View currently advertised roles
Graduate roles
- Completed a relevant bachelor degree in the past 12 months in Building, Construction, Architecture, Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Structural, Chemical, Electrical and Mechanical).
- This is a post-degree role and is typically a full time role.
- Graduates will be expected to provide successful academic results.
- Location: All of NSW
- Salary from $74,117 to $81,158 plus super and leave loading (package up to $82,251)
- Must be a Permanent Resident of Australia.
View currently advertised roles
Explore what we do at NSW Public Works
NSW Public Works is part of the DRNSW, and supports local and state government agencies (our clients) to deliver critical infrastructure projects by providing expert advisory, planning, design, project management delivery and support services.
Our work is in the hospitals, dams, water treatment plants, heritage buildings and high schools just to name a few – the real foundations of prosperous communities. We provide impartial advice and support at all levels of government and the private sector, and partner with experts to maximise the benefits of our knowledge and experience.
We have offices all over the state and provide local expertise for local issues. Our people are focussed on providing improved services to regional communities.
Take a look at some of our recent work and news
What's great about working at NSW Public Works
As a valued employee of NSW Public Works you will have access to a great range of benefits including:
- The option to work flexibly/hybrid to create a work/life balance.
- 35-hour work week with flex time, so if you are required to work beyond your normal hours you will have the option to access this balance for additional time away from work.
- Working with a diverse range of passionate and professional teams.
- Generous leave entitlements including long service leave entitlements and access to paid parental leave.
- Working in a team that supports and encourages growth and development.
- Feeling supported by an organisation that genuinely cares about your wellbeing, including having access to our Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport benefits.
- Delivering interesting and some award winning projects like the Bay Pavilions Project (pictured right), while making a difference in our community and leaving a legacy.
Discover our why - NSW Public Works
Join our graduate mailing list
Sign up to our mailing list to be notified when cadet or graduate opportunities are available and to receive information about our news and events.
Please note, to be eligible to apply for our Graduate and Cadet roles, you must be a permanent resident or citizen of Australia.