Graduate Opportunities

At SA Water we are actively working towards a sustainable future for South Australia. With a committed workforce of approximately 1,600, our people live and work across all areas of the State. As part of our commitment to sustainability we actively support and help our people realise and achieve their potential. There has never been a better time to consider becoming a part of SA Water as we meet new challenges and plan for a secure future for South Australia.

We offer a high profile, structured yet flexible two year graduate program that allows participants the opportunity to undertake six to twelve month project assignments for the duration of the program.

In addition, participants undertake extensive training in a range of areas including water quality awareness, presentation skills, project management and negotiating and influencing.

One of our key program features is providing graduates with the opportunity to undertake placements across a number of our regional locations across South Australia.

Mason Willis, a 2010 graduate, visited Whyalla on a week-long regional placement for SA Water's graduate program. During his time in Whyalla, Mason was shown a different side of Whyalla many people haven't seen. "The job SA Water does is so broad and a lot of people don’t realise their role in the State," Mason said.

SA Water’s graduate program consists of four six-month placements within SA Water to help graduates learn all aspects of the business. "These placements are in varied areas of the business," Mason said.

Currently Mason is in his second year of the program, working at the desalination plant in Adelaide but previously he had placements in wastewater and then drinking water distribution. On completion of his university degree, Mason was offered a position in SA Water's graduate program. As part of this program, SA Water encourages graduates to undertake regional placements. "I chose to go to Whyalla," Mason said. In the short time Mason was in Whyalla, he found that he learnt a lot from his placement. "I've learnt that teamwork is important out here," Mason said. "I've really enjoyed being part of Whyalla’s working team."

Mason said by coming to Whyalla and having the opportunity to do a regional placement, he was able to observe SA Water's different processes take place in a smaller region. "I've learnt about the practical aspects of water management in the State and have seen firsthand the water treatment process, drinking water network and even the finer details of sewer system structure and maintenance," he said.

Mason said he was even lucky enough to go Port Augusta and see the operation of their network during the placement. "I've learnt a great deal about Whyalla's history specifically the major pipe lines that connect the Eyre Peninsula to the rest of the State," Mason said. When reflecting on his time in Whyalla, Mason said he was very lucky to see a side of Australia many people don't get to see, I'd love to go back."

Further information on all of SA Water’s programs aimed at graduates can be found at http://sawater.com.au/SAWater/AboutUs/CareersTraining/.