2027 Graduate Program |Engineering and Planning

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Ready to turn your studies into real-world impact?

We're looking for our next cohort of graduates to join City of Moreton Bay and help shape one of Australia's fastest-growing cities.

If you're completing your degree by the end of 2026, or have recently graduated, this is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience, work on meaningful projects, and build your career through a structured development program designed to support your transition from university into the workforce.

You'll be surrounded by experienced professionals, mentors and leaders who are invested in your growth and committed to helping you succeed.

  • Multiple full time opportunities available commencing February 2027
  • Structured 2-year graduate program
  • Rotations every 6 months across a variety of teams
  • Starting salary of $87,301pa + super
  • Monday to Friday | 9-day fortnight
  • Hybrid and flexible work arrangements, including some work from home opportunities
  • Our graduate opportunities are located across several Council sites, including Strathpine, Caboolture and Narangba

Why Join Our Graduate Program?

Learn Through Variety

With rotations every six months, you'll gain exposure to a broad range of projects, teams and disciplines across Council. It's the perfect opportunity to build your technical capability, discover where your interests lie, and develop a well-rounded understanding of local government.

Support Every Step of the Way

Starting your career can be exciting and challenging. That's why you'll be paired with experienced mentors, receive regular development conversations, and have access to technical experts who are there to support your learning and growth.

Build Your Professional Network

You'll begin the program alongside other graduates and quickly become part of a supportive cohort. Through your induction, development activities and networking opportunities, you'll build connections that will support you throughout your career.

Enjoy Genuine Work-Life Balance

We know flexibility matters. That's why we offer a Monday to Friday work week, a 9-day fortnight, and hybrid working arrangements to help you balance your career and personal commitments.

Work That Makes a Difference

At City of Moreton Bay, your work contributes directly to the communities where people live, work and play. You'll have the opportunity to help deliver projects and services that shape our city's future while making a tangible difference to the lives of our residents.

Create Your Future Career

As the largest employer in the region, with more than 2,400 employees working across over 80 professions, we offer diverse career opportunities. Throughout the program you'll gain valuable insight into potential career pathways and be well positioned to pursue future opportunities across Council.


Areas You Can Grow Your Experience

Rotations may be available across a variety of teams including:

  • Project Delivery
  • Development Services
  • Strategic Planning and Placemaking
  • Environment and Sustainability
  • Integrated Transport
  • Drainage, Waterways and Coastal Planning
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Building and Facilities
  • Strategic Infrastructure Planning
  • Waste Services
  • Operations
  • Asset Management
  • Enterprise Project Management Office

Through these rotations you'll contribute to projects involving transport networks, community facilities, parks and open spaces, environmental initiatives, strategic planning, infrastructure delivery, asset management and much more.


About You

We're looking for enthusiastic graduates who are ready to learn, contribute and grow.

To be considered, you will:

  • Have recently completed, or be on track to complete by the end of 2026, a relevant qualification in Engineering or Planning.
  • Be motivated to develop your professional skills and gain practical experience.
  • Demonstrate a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
  • Enjoy collaborating with others and contributing as part of a team.
  • Align with Council's values and commitment to serving our community.

Relevant Qualifications Include

  • Engineering: Civil, Environmental, Structural, Coastal, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic, Project Management, Drainage and Water Engineering
  • Planning: Town Planning, Urban Planning, Urban Design, Urban Development, Transport Planning, Architecture.

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It's the same with your career.

We're Australia's third-largest local government and one of the country's fastest-growing regions. As Australia's newest city, we're creating something unique: a city designed for the future and a council committed to helping make that vision a reality.

Joining City of Moreton Bay means being part of work that matters today while helping shape what's possible tomorrow.

See It. 

Contribute to the development of a thriving, sustainable and connected city that will support future generations.

Shape It.

Take ownership of meaningful work, contribute to important projects, and help deliver outcomes for our growing communities.

Live It.

Enjoy a rewarding career while being part of a supportive organisation that values flexibility, wellbeing and professional growth.


Ready for a Career That Matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay and help shape our city of the future.

To apply, click Apply Now and submit your current resume. You will also have the opportunity to include a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, successful applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

Any questions - contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au.

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Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live it.


City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

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