Work experience and entry-level opportunities
At Unitywater, we have a number of programs which enable people in our community to gain experience in and exposure to the wide range of careers available in the water industry. Our career pathways, outlined further below, include the:
- Water Industry Worker Program
- Apprenticeship Program
- Vacation Student Program
- Graduate Development Program
- Unitywater Scholarships
Vacation Student Program
Are you looking for practical, paid work experience over the university summer holidays? We employ a number of undergraduate students at the end of each year for a 12-week paid placement.
Graduate Development Program
As a Graduate on our program, you can learn and develop your skills for the future. The program is offered for a period of two years and involves rotations across multiple parts of our diverse business.
Scholarships
Unitywater offers 3 annual scholarships to students at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Follow these links to learn more:
Bright Future in Engineering Scholarship
Fiona Waterhouse Women in STEM Scholarship
Bright Future for First Nations Student Scholarship
Apprenticeship Program
We offer trade apprenticeships for Electrical, Instrumentation and Control and Mechanical Engineering.
Water Industry Worker Program
As a Water Industry Worker your work will be outdoors (field-based), maintaining Unitywater’s network of water and wastewater assets. The Water Industry Worker program has five progression levels, from entry-level to frontline supervisor.
Throughout your career as a Water Industry Worker you can gain nationally recognised qualifications and the ability to grow your knowledge and skills in the water industry. On-the-job training is provided for the following qualifications and licences:
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Please visit our Current Vacancies page to check for available positions.
