Graduate - Environmental Science, Conservation and Heritage Management

Job Description

2026 Graduate Program - Environmental Science, Conservation and Heritage Management - Apply now and build a career that really moves ️️ Do you want to shape the future of South Australia's infrastructure and transport? Start your career with our 2026 Graduate Program. Due to the breadth of the Department’s portfolio, our team has the opportunity to shape a sustainable future and influence the planning, design and procurement of some of South Australia’s largest ever transport and infrastructure projects. Why join our Graduate Program? Career Development - clear career progression paths to help you grow, with mentoring and training. Health and Wellbeing - benefit from a range of initiatives to support your health and work-life balance. Flexible working arrangements - a range of options like flexi-time, working from home, various flexible working arrangements, purchased leave, cultural leave and more. Impactful work - Be part of projects that make a tangible difference in the community and contribute to South Australia’s future. Project work - Work on projects across the entire project life-cycle, from planning to delivery to contract management. Work rotations - Tailored rotations across the Department based on your discipline and aligned learning opportunities. Learning and Development - structured learning opportunities and professional development. Graduate network - join a community of like-minded graduates from across professions and entry years. As a graduate officer, you’ll be challenged and rewarded as you gain valuable experience alongside supportive, future-focused professionals. We’ll encourage you to take initiative and challenge our thinking while contributing to solutions that benefit all South Australians. Who we're looking for? We’d love to hear from Environmental Science, Conservation and Heritage Management university graduates who have completed a minimum three-year Bachelor’s degree within the last three years. Eligibility requirements: A minimum undergraduate qualification received no earlier than 2023. Australian citizenship, permanent residency or a visa that allows you to work in Australia. National Police Check (or be willing to get one) and may also be required to undergo other employment checks. Ready to apply? Ensure you have the following ready: CV with three references (professional and/or character) Cover letter highlighting: Why you would like to work for DIT and what disciplines you are interested in. What you will bring to our organisation. An example of how you have fostered positive relationships and worked collaboratively within a team. An example of your problem-solving skills and how you undertook research or analysis to inform your solution. An example that demonstrates how you have planned, prioritised and organised work to ensure agreed timelines are met. 3. Academic transcript (official or most recent) If you’re not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, please provide: A copy/proof of a valid appropriate visa. An extract of a Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) report from the Department of Home Affairs. Explore more: Apply and learn about the exciting opportunities and work our graduates are involved in. Check out the link and watch a video about a day in the life of our graduates. #J-18808-Ljbffr