We acknowledge Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Country throughout Victoria and pay respect to their cultures and Elders past, present and emerging.

About Victoria's Big Build

At Victoria's Big Build, we're building state-shaping projects that will change the way that Victorians work, live and play. Victoria's Big Build is overseen by the Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority (VIDA), a specialist project delivery organisation.

We acknowledge Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Country throughout Victoria and pay respect to their cultures and Elders past, present and emerging.

About Victoria's Big Build

At Victoria's Big Build, we're building state-shaping projects that will change the way that Victorians work, live and play. Victoria's Big Build is overseen by the Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority (VIDA), a specialist project delivery organisation.

Victoria's Big Build Graduate Program

Over a 2-year program, you'll have the chance to:

- gain varied rotation experiences within your discipline
- build capability through structured learning, mentoring and hands‑on experience
- learn from industry experts shaping Victoria's biggest infrastructure projects
- get career support to help you take your next step with confidence

We're proud to have been recognised as one of Prosple's 2026 top 100 graduate programs and one of the most sought-after programs across Australia.

About the role

Make a difference for Victorians while building the skills, confidence and experience to launch your career. You'll work with committed teams and contribute to major projects shaping how people live, move and connect.





Delivering Victoria's Big Build takes people from many disciplines working together in complex, creative environments. Depending on your stream, you may work with project teams, specialists, consultants, contractors and industry partners across different industries.

You'll support planning and urban design activities that shape how major rail infrastructure integrates with surrounding communities, precincts and public spaces. In this role, you will:

- Support planning and urban design activities that contribute to the delivery of major rail infrastructure projects.
- Gain exposure to station precinct planning, public spaces and place‑making outcomes that help shape communities across Victoria.
- Contribute to planning approvals, stakeholder engagement, research and project documentation.
- Work alongside planners, urban designers, architects and landscape architects to understand how infrastructure projects are planned, designed and delivered.

Eligible degrees: Urban Design, Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, Landscape Architecture, Rural Planning, Town Planning, Architecture, Architectural Design

When you join the program, you'll be employed full time at a salary of $81,496 + superannuation (as per VPS EA 2024).

About you

We are seeking recent graduates,



and representatives of Victoria's diverse community to join the 2027 Victoria's Big Build Graduate Program.

You will be:

- Highly motivated set and achieve goals, and take initiative in your work
- Communicate well and work effectively in teams
- Identify and solve problems efficiently and effectively
- Meet deadlines and understand stakeholder needs

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve by increasing representation from groups traditionally underrepresented in transport and construction, including:

- Women (and people who identify as women),
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,
- refugees and asylum seekers, and
- people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

To be eligible, you must:

- Have completed a relevant bachelor's or master's degree between January 2024 and January 2027.
- Have full Australian working rights for the entire duration of the program (February 2027 to February 2029).
- If you have completed a master's degree, you must have commenced your master's within 12 months of completion of your bachelor's degree .
- Have an interest in working in the infrastructure projects as part of the Victorian Government.
- Desirable: A valid Victorian drivers' licence and access to a vehicle.

Please visit the Victoria's Big Build website to find out more about the Graduate Program.

Pre-Employment Checks

The successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which include national police/qualification (where applicable) checks and misconduct screening.

Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 16 August 2026

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📌 Graduate, Planning and Urban Design (Melbourne)
🏢 Major Transport Infrastructure Authority
📍 Melbourne