Title:  Graduate, Legal

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Victoria's Big Build Graduate Program  

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

• rotate through a range of business areas (depending on your discipline and project team)
• participate in a structured learning and development program involving a range of professional and personal development workshops, site visits, project work, mentoring and experiential learning opportunities
• work alongside industry experts who will be eager to help and guide you
• gain support with career planning to prepare you for the next step in your career

We’re proud to have been recognised as one of Prosple’s 2025 top 100 graduate programs and one of the most sought-after programs across Australia. In 2024, we were recognised by the Australia Financial Review as a top 100 finalist and ranked in the top 25 graduate employers within a large company by the Australian Association of Graduate Employers (AAGE).

About the role

Make a difference for all Victorians – this is your chance to work with a committed team and contribute to the delivery of major projects, whilst gaining experience and capabilities to develop your career.

Delivering these massive projects takes multi-disciplinary teams to work collaboratively in a complex and creative environment. You will have the opportunity to work alongside leading Australian and international construction and engineering companies to deliver Victoria’s Big Build. You may have the exciting opportunity to work alongside these partners.

In this role, you will:

• work within the VHBA’s Commercial and Legal Team to provide timely and high-quality assistance on matters to support a variety of complex and large-scale infrastructure projects
• assist senior lawyers with researching, drafting and collating reports, briefs and responses to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests
• enable the team to ensure that legal documents are completed in accordance with statutory requirements and open to audit at any time

When you join the program, you'll be employed full time at a salary of $79,122 + superannuation (as per VPS EA 2024).

About you

We are seeking recent graduates, and representatives of Victoria's diverse community to join the 2026 Victoria’s Big Build Graduate Programs. Take the opportunity to build both your career and Victoria's infrastructure.

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 actively building our workforce from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in transport and construction, including:

• women
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• refugees and asylum seekers
• people from disadvantaged backgrounds

To be eligible, you must:

• have completed a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree between January 2023 and January 2026
• have full Australian working rights for the entire duration of the program (February 2026 to February 2028)
• 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 health infrastructure and/or transport infrastructure industry as part of the Victorian Government
• Desirable: A valid Victorian drivers’ licence

Degrees:

• Law
• Business (Law)

Please visit the Victoria’s Big Build website to find out more about the Graduate Programs.

How to apply

Applications are submitted through the Victorian Government's careers website.

The form may look lengthy, but you are only required to complete the below sections:

1. 1. 1. My Documents
      2. Profile Information
      3. Job-Specific Information

To apply, you'll need your:

• CV

• academic transcript (if you haven’t finished your degree yet or if you are waiting to graduate, please upload your unofficial academic transcript to date)
• proof of Australian working rights (for example, your Australian passport, birth certificate or relevant visa)

You must attach the above documentation, or your application will not progress. Applications will not be accepted via email. Candidates will hear back from the Graduate Recruitment Team after applications close on 10 August 2025.

Candidates applying must have working rights within Australia at the time of application as we are unable to offer work sponsorship.

Applications process

1. 1. 1. Written application
      2. Online assessments
      3. Video interview
      4. Assessment centre
      5. Individual interview