Graduate Academy (Jan 2025)

About the Program

The full time 12-month program, commencing in January 2024, provides professional development training and on-the-job experience pathways to enthusiastic university graduates who are ready to apply their academic knowledge in a professional context.

We know you are driven by growth and opportunity, eager to progress quickly and determined to make an impact. Our program offers rapid and timely development of relevant skills, flexibility of learning, mentoring and networking opportunities as well as career progression planning that will stretch you to meet your career aspirations and equip you with the knowledge, skills and experiences necessary to excel in your chosen career.

The 12-month program is for recent university graduates who have completed a degree-level qualification from a tertiary institution within the last two years, with full working rights in Australia for the duration of the program.

Graduate Streams

Our graduate opportunities are based on business requirements however will typically be offered for the below disciplines within the five streams:

• Engineering Stream – All disciplines
• Digital and Data Stream - Technology, Data Science, Software, Computing
• Business and Management Stream – Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing and Communications, Economics, Legal, Workplace Safety, Events
• Environment and Sustainability Stream – Environmental Management and Conservation, Environmental Planning and Monitoring, Environmental Health and Health Science
• Planning Stream – Urban and Regional Planning, Architecture

About You

The City of Gold Coast is committed to developing skilled graduates into future City leaders who:

• are curious, motivated and driven to make a difference for the future of the Gold Coast
• embrace innovation with a forward-thinking mindset
• are dedicated and committed to professional development and career progression
• are willing to embrace new challenges, learn new skills and adapt quickly in today's fast-paced and ever-changing work environment
• seek continuous learning opportunities and have a proactive attitude towards their professional growth
• can analyse information, think logically and solve problems creatively
• possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills and can convey their ideas clearly, listen attentively and collaborate effectively
• contribute positively to the team dynamic, respect diverse perspectives and foster a productive work environment

Pre-Register Now

We believe that graduates who possess these qualities will contribute to the success and growth of our City. 

If you resonate with these characteristics, we encourage you to pre-register your interest to be the first to hear about our upcoming graduate opportunities when they become available in August 2024.