Graduate Program 2026/27

Thrive in a dynamic role as you shape WA’s water future. 

Join our team of 4,000 bold and innovative employees working across Western Australia to benefit the lives of our communities and environment. 

About the role 

Are you keen to be part of the next generation of leaders in the Water Industry? Join our 2-year rotational Graduate program, offering structured development and career progression. Our next intakes are starting in August 2026 and February 2027.

At Water Corporation, you’ll have the chance to kickstart your career while knowing your work is making a meaningful contribution to making WA a great place to live, work and invest. 

About our Graduate program

As a Graduate with Water Corporation, you will gain real-world experience in line with your university studies. You’ll be given full support from experienced professionals and your peers in other disciplines while having the opportunity to explore different parts of the Water Corporation business over your rotations.

You will be joined by a diverse cohort of graduates, with many of our graduates staying on to have fulfilling careers with Water Corporation in the area where they feel the most aligned.

You will become part of the next generation of leaders in the Water Industry with structured development and career progression. As a forward thinking, innovative graduate, your ideas will help transform the way we work.

With us, you’ll have the variety and opportunity to shape your career path. The depth and breadth of our work means you can experience multiple roles in your Graduate rotations.

We follow a technical competency framework with Discipline Principals overseeing consistent technical development for all Engineers and Data Scientists. We also offer core development workshops for all Graduates to regularly come together to learn.

While the majority of our Graduate positions are based in the Perth Metro Area, regional rotations may form part of your journey, offering valuable on‑the‑ground experience across different locations.

Real benefits that matter to you;

• Joining an organisation that values diversity and inclusion
• Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
• Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
• Take advantage of our co-contribution superannuation scheme: Receive a 12% employer contribution and enjoy an additional 2% employer co-contribution when you elect to salary sacrifice 2%.
• Immersive development, challenging work with real-life learning opportunities
• Work alongside industry experts and gain experience with our innovative technology
• Well paid, meaningful, hands-on work in your field
• Ongoing learning and development with fun workshops
• Site visits to see what we do to sustain water for future generations
• Opportunities to network in an inclusive, social environment
• Onsite gym and great social club

Does this sound like you?

• You are based in WA
• You have unrestricted Australian work rights
• You have a genuine interest in water or wastewater treatment (any exposure or experience is highly regarded)
• You are motivated to learn, collaborate, and build a meaningful career in the water industry
• You are due to graduate, or have recently graduated, with a relevant degree in one of the following disciplines prior to the intake start date:
• Civil Engineering
• Chemical / Process Engineering
• Electrical Engineering (including Mechatronics, Control Systems, or Electronics)
• Environmental Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Data Science (Computer Science, Information Technology, or Data Analytics)

Please note: Candidates studying a three‑year Bachelor of Technology (Engineering) degree are not eligible for the Engineering disciplines within this program. 

 Apply now!

• Submit a basic CV and answer a few short application questions.
• A short one-way video interview may form part of the recruitment process so that we can get to know you
• Interviews and assessment centres will take place in May and June 2026.
• Pre‑employment checks include police clearance, reference checks, drug & alcohol screening and/or pre-employment medical, work rights verification, and qualification checks.

Applications close 7 April 2026

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace: 

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. 

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment. 

Applicants with disability who require adjustments during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 08 9420 2000.  

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website