Early Careers
Unlock your potential and build a standout career in a fast-paced, high-impact industry.
DT Infrastructure’s Early Careers Program offers a tailored pathway designed to suit your background, areas of interest, expertise and career goals.
We empower you to make a real difference from day one, with opportunities spanning engineering, environmental, health and safety, commercial,
communications and other business support functions.
There are two entry points to the program, undergraduate and graduate, tailored to suit your stage of study and experience. Our accelerated program is designed to help our undergraduates and graduates fast-track their development and progress to the next stage in your career with DT Infrastructure (DTI).
Applications now open for the 2027 Graduate Program!
Applications are now open for DTI’s 2027 Graduate Program commencing in January 2027. You can find out more about the roles in the links below or visit our SEEK Grad page.
Application close 17 October 2026.
Graduate engineering roles
Apply here for civil, electrical, mechanical, structural and surveying engineering roles.
Graduate HSEQ roles
Apply here for Health and Safety, and Environment and Sustainability roles.
Undergraduate program
Offers casual placements at any stage of your studies. Gain hands-on professional experience and complete elements of our graduate program to fast-track your future career, while building industry connections, practical confidence and a deeper understanding of your chosen field.
Graduate program
Helps you transition from university into a structured, full-time career. Bridge the gap between theory and practice and develop your commercial acumen. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of how your role supports the broader business, while building confidence, professional networks and skills that will support your long-term career.
Accelerated program
Our accelerated program is a flexible pathway available to both undergraduate and graduate participants, providing additional support to fast-track development and career progression. Mid-career professionals already working for DTI can also use the program to pursue a career change.
Our Early Careers Program is about more than building technical capability. It’s about developing people who can make a positive contribution to our industry and the communities we work in. You’ll gain practical experience, future-focused skills and access to opportunities that support both your career development and broader impact.
What you can expect
Our program moves away from rigid models and focuses on the experiences that build your capability.
Our Early Careers Program includes:
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Experience framework
An experience-driven approach that replaces strict time-based rotations with discipline-specific experiences tailored to give you the exact exposure you need to excel. -
Flexible rotations
The flexibility to rotate if you require exposure to complete the experience framework or if it aligns with your career goals. -
Learning projects
The opportunity to work on learning projects centred around innovation and social impact with your peers to develop end-to-end project management capability.
How you will learn and develop
Our structured learning and development program combines on-the-job experience with key learning opportunities throughout your early career journey.
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Induction
A tailored and structured introduction to the organisation that helps you build connections and navigate the program journey. -
Graduate Summit
Our annual conference connects graduates from across the business, offering direct access to senior leadership and opportunities to enhance their capabilities. -
Masterclasses
Virtual masterclasses designed to build and strengthen your knowledge of our industry.
Your support network
From day one, you are connected with a strong network of peers,
technical experts and senior leaders dedicated to your success.
We provide a tiered support system to cover every aspect of your
professional life including connecting you with:
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Buddy
An experienced early career professional who will guide you through your first 90 days. -
Mentor
An experienced professional to support, guide and advise on capability growth. -
Career coach
A senior leader to assist you in translating experiences into career growth and clarifying pathways.
Our early career professionals
Hear from our early career professionals about their experiences, career pathways and the opportunities they have had to learn, grow and contribute at DTI.
“My approach when I joined the DTI graduate program was to remain open-minded, ask questions and embrace every opportunity – even when stepping out of my comfort zone. I am proud that I have developed stronger technical and professional skills, particularly quality and stakeholder engagement. Building meaningful relationships with mentors, peers and leaders across DTI has enriched my experience.”
Madelyn Trappett
Engineering Graduate
“My time on the DTI graduate program has given me the opportunity to reflect on how much I have grown, both professionally and personally. My journey began when I joined DTI as an undergraduate, which provided me with a solid foundation for my transition to a graduate role. I am proud of how I have developed my confidence, strengthened my communication skills and learned how to work effectively within a multidisciplinary project team. The program connected me with other graduates across the business and provided access to valuable development opportunities, showing me that learning and growth come from collaboration.”
Lien Don
Engineering Graduate
“My time on the DTI graduate program has been a rewarding experience. I’m proud of the growth in my confidence and my ability to handle tasks independently. Initially, I was unfamiliar with many of my tasks, but I gradually became more comfortable managing responsibilities and adapting to new challenges. I gained a stronger understanding of infrastructure projects and built a solid foundation for future growth. Through my work, I am protecting the environment, so it is great to know that the work I do makes a real difference!”
Leon Li
Environmental Graduate
FAQS
What is the DTI Early Careers Program?
Our Early Careers Program helps develop well-rounded and well-connected professionals through personalised career development. Our program is designed to support three key groups:
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Undergraduates
Those still undertaking their studies looking for experience. -
Graduates
Recent university graduates seeking to unlock their career pathway into our dynamic industry. -
Accelerated program
A flexible pathway available to both undergraduate and graduate participants.
Whether you are completing your degree, currently studying or transitioning into the construction industry from another career or country, our approach is designed to support your individual pathway.
How long is the Early Careers Program?
Our program moves away from rigid models and focuses on what truly builds your capability.
We use a discipline specific experience approach, allowing you to gain the exposure you need to take ownership of your career and progress at your own pace.
What development opportunities will I receive?
We have designed a development journey that gives you opportunities to learn, apply your skills and build confidence in real project environments.
Development opportunities include:
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Structured induction
To welcome you to the organisation, build connection and kickstart the program journey. -
Annual graduate conference
For networking with graduates and senior leaders, as well as enhancing capabilities. -
Impact projects
To develop end-to-end project management skills. -
Masterclasses
Targeted sessions to build and strengthen your knowledge of our business.
What is a career coach and will I have one?
Yes, all program participants receive a career coach, a senior professional, who will support you near the end of your program to discuss capability development, translate your experiences into career growth and clarifying long-term career pathways.
What is a buddy and how does it work?
A buddy is a current graduate or program alumnus who supports you during your first 90 days.
They help with day-to-day questions, introduce you to networks and ease your transition
into the company.
Are there formal rotations?
Instead of time-based rotations, we have adopted a discipline-specific experience approach allowing you to gain the exposure you need to excel in your career.
You’ll work closely with your manager to progress through the relevant framework until you’ve gained the required experience.
Optional rotations are available if your current project can't provide needed skills or if it aligns with your career goals.
Who is eligible to apply?
To be eligible, you must:
- be in your final year of a relevant degree or within 24 months of graduation
- hold valid Australian working rights
- show motivation for working in your chosen field
- demonstrate alignment with our core values.
What level of qualification do I need?
We consider applicants with a bachelor’s degree or higher in a related discipline.
Internship experience or relevant infrastructure project exposure is advantageous, but not mandatory.
Can I apply if I have already graduated?
Yes, applications are accepted from graduates up to two years after graduation at the time of application.
If you graduated more than two years ago, contact us at careers@dtinfrastructure.com.au to discuss alternative pathways.
Do you offer undergraduate opportunities?
We offer undergraduate opportunities at various points throughout the year, depending on project requirements.
We connect with potential candidates through careers fairs and our early careers community.
Application and selection process
When do applications open and close?
We usually have two graduate intakes each year:
Mid-year intake: Applications are open in March/April for a July start.
Start-of-year intake: Applications are open in August/September for a January start.
What is the application and selection process?
Our standard recruitment process takes around eight to ten weeks from application to offer and includes the following steps:
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Online application
Submit your application and CV online. -
Video and phone screening
If we shortlist your application, you will be invited to a video interview assessment and then a phone screening to discuss your experience, motivation and suitability for the role. -
Interview
You will attend a face-to-face interview with members of the team you are looking to join. -
Pre-employment checks
We will complete a medical assessment and reference checks. -
Offer
If you are successful, we will phone you to discuss your official offer.
How many graduates do you hire each year?
The number of graduates we hire varies each year depending on business needs, locations and project requirements.
Can I reapply if I was unsuccessful last year?
Yes. You can reapply if you are still within 24 months of graduation at the time of application.
How can I find out the status of my application?
You will receive updates at key milestones throughout the recruitment process, including shortlist confirmation, interview invitation and outcome.
You can also contact careers@dtinfrastructure.com.au to check the status of your application.
Is my application information confidential?
Yes. DTI is committed to protecting your privacy. Your personal information will be handled confidentially and in accordance with our privacy policy.
We only share information with relevant hiring teams and will not contact your current employer without permission.
Employment and logistics
What is my employment status?
If hired as an undergraduate, you’ll be hired on a casual basis to accommodate your study requirements. If hired as a graduate, you will be hired on a permanent, full-time basis. Upon successful completion of the program, you'll transition into your next professional role at DTI.
What will my salary be?
DTI offers competitive salaries for graduates, aligned with market rates and reviewed annually. Specific salary details will be provided during the offer process.
Where will I be based and will I need to relocate?
Positions for graduates can be based nationally, in metro and/or regional areas based on project requirements.
Your primary work location will be discussed during the recruitment process and confirmed in your offer letter and employment contract.
As we are a national business, we expect our graduates to be flexible and willing to relocate to take on opportunities across the country to progress their career development. DTI has a relocation procedure to support you, if required.
Support and career progression
What happens after I complete the program?
Upon successfully completing your discipline-specific experience framework and other program requirements, you'll transition into your next professional role at DTI. The early careers team will guide this transition with your manager and provide updates along the way.
What are my career prospects after the program?
Graduates typically progress into Site Engineer, Environmental Advisor and many other specialist pathways depending on their discipline and performance.
Can I access further study or professional certifications?
Yes. DTI supports continuous professional development including annual development goals, external study assistance and mentoring to help you achieve relevant professional charterships or industry accreditations.
Email us at careers@dtinfrastructure.com.au or visit our careers page. We're happy to discuss the program and answer any questions.
Program recognition
Backed by industry recognition and professional accreditation, our graduate program is built to set you up for long-term success.
