At Austral Construction, we’re Driven by people. Defined by delivery.

Our people are at the heart of our success. Guided by our values of Safety, People, Integrity and Excellence, we work together to solve complex challenges and deliver high-quality civil and marine infrastructure across Australia.

With a proud history of delivering for clients across the infrastructure, resources and marine sectors, we offer our people the opportunity to take ownership, build their capability and contribute to projects that make a lasting impact.

Austral Construction is part of Keller Group plc, the world’s largest geotechnical specialist contractor, giving our people the backing of a global organisation while retaining the hands-on culture and delivery focus that defines Austral.

Graduate Engineer | 2027 Graduate Program | Melbourne

Start your engineering career with Austral Construction in our Business Development & Estimating team in Melbourne. This is a permanent, full time position based initially in our Melbourne office on a 5:2 roster.

What you’ll do

You’ll learn how we scope, price and tender for mining and infrastructure projects. As you rotate through the graduate program,



you’ll work alongside experienced estimators, engineers and project managers, building the skills to progress into site-based project work.

What’s on offer

- 20% salary uplift

- $20,000 retention bonus at the end of the graduate program, subject to terms and conditions

- Structured graduate rotations and hands-on experience across estimating and project delivery

What you’ll need

- An engineering degree completed or due to be completed in 2026

- Current residence in Victoria and availability to work from our Melbourne office from commencement

- Full working rights in Australia and a current Australian driver’s licence

- Ability to complete a pre-employment medical, online assessments and inductions

We’ll review all applications and contact shortlisted candidates.

Austral Construction is committed to building a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and LGBTIQ+ people.

📌 Graduate Engineers (Melbourne)
🏢 Austral Construction
📍 Melbourne