Expression of Interest - Future Forward Program A First Nations Career Pathway with Veolia | Commencing 9 November 2026 Are you an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person looking to build your skills, gain hands-on experience and explore a career with Veolia? Veolia's Future Forward Program is a 5-week pre-employment program commencing Monday 9 November 2026 in Melbourne/Naarm , combining vocational training, hands-on learning, cultural connection, mentoring and workplace experience to help First Nations people develop skills and explore employment opportunities. This program has the aim of increasing the employment of First Nations persons.

It is a special measure intended to achieve equality under Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).

What Can You

Expect?

The first two weeks include:

Roar 'N' Snore Cultural Overnight Camp at Melbourne Zoo

Connection to Country Yarning Circle , cultural activities and Mentor Yarning Circle

Hampton Park Resource Recovery Park and Veolia Waste, Water and Energy operations

"A Day in the Life" experiences across Veolia roles

Essential Readiness sessions covering Veolia's purpose, values and Reconciliation Action Plan

Networking with Veolia, MEGT, The King's Trust and Bullroarers Australia

Achieve Framework Workshop , First Nations mentor connections, cohort connection and team-building

Participants then complete three weeks of hands-on workplace learning in their chosen career area alongside experienced Veolia professionals.

Explore Your Career

Pathway ?? Certificate III in Water Industry Operations - Bendigo Exposure to water and wastewater operations,



water quality sampling and testing, monitoring and maintaining systems, environmental procedures and workplace health and safety.

Who Are We Looking

For? We're looking for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are:

Motivated, reliable and eager to learn

Interested in a long term career with Veolia and hands-on work

Open to new experiences and challenges

Comfortable working as part of a team

Safety-conscious and willing to develop new skills

Keen to gain workplace experience

No previous experience is required.

Important Information Program commencement: Monday 9 November 2026 Location: Melbourne/Naarm and various Veolia sites across Victoria Duration: 5 weeks Eligibility: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified prospect. Only applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people will be considered. Ready to Take Your Next Step?

Submit your EOI today for the Future Forward Program commencing 9 November 2026 and indicate your preferred career pathway. At MEGT , we enable people to start careers through Apprenticeships and Traineeships and support businesses to recruit, train and grow careers. MEGT is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We have zero tolerance of racism, discrimination, harm or abuse. We value safety, diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those who have been incarcerated or have a justice history, to apply.

📌 Future Forward | Multiple First Nations Roles at Veolia (Bendigo)
🏢 Amanda Clifford
📍 Bendigo