Job reference: req1259

Location: Port Augusta

Job status: Temporary

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Applications close: 07/04/2026 12:00 PM

We are looking for a collaborative graduate or intern to join our Regional North and Outback team based at Port Augusta/Crystal Brook 

Keen to kick start your engineering career in a supportive team and a lifestyle that offers space, balance and adventure? Want to return to where you were born and raised?
Join our Regional North and Outback team and build your engineering future while delivering projects that keep our state moving. From roads, bridges, transport corridors and community infrastructure, you will gain hands on experience and see the impact of your work every day.
You will be challenged and rewarded as you gain valuable experience alongside supportive, future focused professionals. We’ll encourage you to take initiative and challenge our thinking while contributing to solutions that benefit all South Australians. 

Who should apply? 
We are seeking applications from university graduates and current students studying Civil and Structural Engineering.

1. Graduates (completed a degree in 2024 or later)

If you have already completed a minimum three-year Bachelor’s degree in 2024 or later, you are eligible to apply for our 2027 Graduate Program.

2. Final year students (graduating by end of 2026) 

If you are currently in your final year of study and expect to complete your degree by the end of 2026, you are also eligible for the 2027 Graduate Program.

If successful, you may be offered the opportunity to start early by undertaking a part‑time Internship while you finish your studies, prior to commencing the Graduate Program.

3. Continuing students (graduating in 2027 or later) 

If you are still studying and do not expect to graduate until 2027 or later, you may submit an application to be placed in our Internship Pool.

Internship Pool applications are reviewed throughout the year by business areas seeking candidates for summer internships or specialist project-based internships.

Interns who demonstrate an aptitude for the work, may be offered a place in our Graduate Program once their degree is conferred.

Who we are

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport is one of the largest State government agencies in South Australia.

Our extensive portfolio means we interact with South Australians daily through the infrastructure we build and maintain, transport systems we operate and optimise, licensing and regulatory services we administer, and the safety initiatives we drive.

We’re also delivering some of the most impactful projects in our State’s history.

That’s an awesome responsibility in both senses of the word.

We believe our Department has the most talented and skilled workforce in government. And the career opportunities with us are as limitless as our remit.

But it’s not until you get inside that you can really appreciate just how much we do – and how many opportunities there are for you to grow.

So, if you’re interested in a career that really moves, we’d love to hear from you.

Why join our Entry Level programs?

• Career development: We offer comprehensive training programs, mentorship opportunities, and clear career progression paths to help you grow.
• Health and wellbeing: We support a range of health and wellbeing initiatives such as our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which includes a First Nations specific support program, free annual flu vaccinations, and the Fitness Passport program.
• Flexible working arrangements: Enjoy work-life balance with options like flexitime, working from home, various flexible working arrangements, purchased leave, cultural leave and more.
• Impactful work: Be part of projects that make a tangible difference in the community and contribute to South Australia’s future.
• Project work: Gain experience working on projects across the entire project life cycle, from planning to delivery to contract management.
• Work rotations: Undertake tailored rotations across the Department in metropolitan or regional locations based on your discipline and aligned learning opportunities.
• Learning and development: Be provided with a formal learning program and exposure to ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Networking: Join a community of fellow early professionals from different entry years - setting you up with a professional network of like-minded individuals.

Visit our website to find out learn more about our Graduate Program and watch a video about a day in the life of our graduates, https://www.dit.sa.gov.au/careers/entry_level_pathways/graduate_employment 

Salary

PO1 (Graduate) starting at $71,375 per annum, plus 12% superannuation.

ASO2 (Internship) starting at $58,709 per annum, plus 12% superannuation.

Appointment to an alternative classification stream may be considered having regard to qualification(s) and experience.

To be eligible, you must: 

• Hold a minimum undergraduate qualification in engineering received no earlier than 2024, or expected to receive by the end of 2026 from an Australian Tertiary Institution recognised by Engineers Australia.
• Have Australian citizenship, permanent residency or a visa that allows you to work in Australia
• hold a National Police Check (or be willing to get one) and may also be required to undergo other employment checks.

To be eligible for our Intern Program, you must: 

• be currently studying an engineering degree at an Australian Tertiary Institution recognised by Engineers Australia.
• have Australian citizenship, permanent residency or a visa that allows you to work in Australia.
• hold a National Police Check (or be willing to get one) and may also be required to undergo other employment checks.
  Ready to apply?

Ready to apply?

Make sure you have the following ready before applying, and attach everything to make your application stand out:

a) Curriculum vitae/resume with contact details of three referees (professional and/or character)

b) A cover letter (maximum two pages) addressing the following: -

1. Please provide your university commencement date and expected graduation date, and confirm your eligibility for the Graduate Program and/or Internship Pool.
2. Why would you like to work for DIT, and what areas of the Department interest you?
3. Why would you be a good fit for a Graduate or Internship role with DIT?
4. What have you done to gain industry experience apart from your university studies?

c) Academic transcript (official or most recent)

d) If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you will also need to provide a copy/proof of a valid appropriate visa along with an extract of a Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) report from the Department of Home Affairs that can support your application.

e) If you received your Engineering degree from an international university, please upload a copy of Engineers Australia’s statement of recognition.

Sometimes it is easier to merge your relevant documents into one pdf or merge with your CV or cover letter.

Our Commitment

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to meaningful diversity, equity and inclusion that is driven by employee agency.
We welcome and encourage applications regardless of age or background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups.
Our health and wellbeing programs support us to deliver for our State, and we recognise the value that flexible working arrangements can bring to balancing work with other personal responsibilities and interests.
We stand with leading advocacy groups that reflect our culture and values.
We believe we have the most talented workforce in government, and we support them every day and at every stage of their careers.

Graduate Role Statement - Engineering Civil Structural - PO1

Intern Role Statement - Engineering ASO2 

Enquiries:

DIT.EntryTalent@sa.gov.au 

Applications Close: 11pm Tuesday 7 April 2026.

This application is for Graduates and Interns in Engineering disciplines. Please see our Website for other Entry Level opportunities being advertised now or later in 2026.