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Career Accelerator Programs - Cadet 2027 - Greater Sydney

CompanyTransport for NSW
LocationMacquarie Park
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 5, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Work across various teams and projects in Sydney to support infrastructure upgrades, sustainable environmental plans, and the Sydney Metro. Contribute to meaningful work while building professional capability through structured learning and employee networks.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
18469
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
We’re an innovative NSW government organisation comprised of a network of agencies and divisions that keep the state moving. Our focus is on delivering safe, reliable and integrated transport networks for everyone. With over 28,000 team members, we’re committed to inclusion, diversity, and opportunities across metro and regional areas. Join us in shaping a transport network that meets the needs of customers now and into the future. Right now, we’re focused on making transport fairer and safer for everyone and delivering a more resilient and reliable network. It is all with the view of continually creating better passenger journeys and safer travel for the people using our networks. This also means meaningful employment opportunities across metropolitan and regional areas, with careers in engineering, technology, safety, design, planning, maintenance and frontline jobs delivering services to our passengers. We’re not just about what we do, but how we do it. Our culture embraces innovation, diversity, and collaboration, ensuring our people thrive while making a lasting impact. The road ahead is full of opportunity - join us in building the future of transport in NSW.
About the Role

 

You crave a career that pushes you, where you'll meet challenges head on and you're guaranteed to grow.

 

 

You’ve done the theory and you want to put it in practice to kick-start your career.

 

 

In this role, you'll:

 

• work across a variety of teams and projects in Sydney and surrounding metropolitan communities

• contribute to meaningful work – whether it’s upgrading roads, shaping sustainable environmental plans, managing project impacts, developing learning programs or supporting game changing infrastructure like the Sydney Metro

• build your capability through employee networks, structured learning and career development 

 

 

About you

 

Our Cadet program is for students in their second-last or final year of an undergraduate degree at university at time of commencing the program.

 

You’ll:

 

• gain flexible, paid work experience aligned to your studies

• be placed in one team for the program duration

• gain exposure to meaningful projects

• build connections that support your future career 

 

This program runs for up to two years, depending on whether you are in your second-last or final year of study when you join. For example, students in their second-last year will enter a two-year program.

 

 

For more information on the role, read the Cadet role description. Professional disciplines include Civil Engineering, Project/Construction Management, Environmental, Geotechnical, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Planning, Surveying and Telecommunications.

 

 

Who we are

 

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. 

 

 

Our Career Accelerator programs offer you the opportunity to join an organisation of more than 28,000 people, working to make NSW a better place to live, work and visit. This is your chance to create connections and make a difference across the state 

 

 

Join us

 

 

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

 

 

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy  

 

 

Apply today 

 

 

Applications close 11:59 PM Sunday 5th July 2026

 

 

For more information about this role, please contact BHAVANA.UDAYGIRI@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

 

 

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

 

 

Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW 

 

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Key Skills
Civil EngineeringProject ManagementConstruction ManagementEnvironmental PlanningGeotechnical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMechatronicsUrban PlanningSurveyingTelecommunications
Categories
TransportationEngineeringConstructionGovernment & Public SectorEnvironmental & Sustainability
Benefits
Paid Work ExperienceStructured LearningCareer DevelopmentEmployee NetworksFlexible Work Options