Graduate Program
A career that shapes the future: 2025 Graduate Program
The City of Adelaide is excited to offer the 2025 Graduate Program, providing a unique opportunity for graduates to kickstart their careers in one of Australia’s most vibrant cities.
This program is designed to offer real-world experience, professional development and a pathway into a rewarding career with the City of Adelaide.
As part of our commitment to diversity, inclusion and long-term workforce planning, we are looking for graduates who want to make a lasting impact on our city’s future.
Join us and make an impact in your capital city!
Program benefits
As part of a 24-month graduate program, you'll experience:
- Hands-on learning: Gain practical experience by working on real projects that impact Adelaide.
- Professional development: Take part in structured training, mentorship and regular check-ins.
- Impact: Play a role in shaping Adelaide’s future while growing professionally in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for the 2025 Graduate Program, you must:
- Have successfully completed your degree in the related field required by the graduate program.
- Be passionate about making a meaningful contribution to the City of Adelaide and eager to develop your skills in a dynamic, community-focused environment.
Apply for roles in these key areas
We are offering graduate roles in the following areas:
- Graduate, Compliance and Enforcement: Build your skills in regulatory compliance by supporting enforcement efforts and maintaining safety across the city.
- Graduate, People Experience: Help shape our workplace culture by enhancing the employee experience and driving initiatives to support development and performance.
- Graduate, Community Lifestyle: Be part of shaping Adelaide’s vibrant cultural scene and promoting an enriching lifestyle for all.
- Graduate, Development Compliance Officer: Work at the forefront of urban development and environmental sustainability, ensuring safe and efficient city spaces.
- Graduate, Finance: Gain experience in financial management and strategic planning while supporting the city’s economic goals.
Program structure
The Graduate Program runs for 24 months and includes:
- Mentorship: You'll be partnered with a City of Adelaide leader who will provide guidance and support throughout your first year.
- Development: Approximately 40 hours of professional development over two years, including participation in the City Leaders program and a collaborative group project with other graduates.
- Regular check-in: You’ll have regular 1:1 conversation with your leader to ensure ongoing support, goal setting, wellbeing checks and guidance.
- Performance review: A six-monthly performance assessment process to ensure graduates have clear and defined goals established, are meeting expectations and are assessed on performance regularly.
Application process
To apply for the City of Adelaide 2025 Graduate Program, follow these steps:
- Submit an application: Complete the online application form, provide your CV, cover letter and any additional documentation required.
- Assessment & interviews: Shortlisted candidates will be notified in late October 2024, with interviews commencing in late November 2024.
- Start date: Successful applicants will commence their roles on 3rd February 2025.
We continue to work hard to ensure our recruitment process is safe for people of diverse backgrounds. Our commitment to inclusivity means we welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and candidates with a range of lived experiences.
FAQs
The 2025 Graduate Program aims to provide an exciting career path where you can make a real impact in your capital city
It will help develop technical and professional skills through a balance of
- On-the-job learning
- Structured development
- Experience on different projects
Your development could look like:
- Being connected with our 2024 graduate cohort
- Online learning
- In-person training
- Participating in our City Leaders program
- Peer networking sessions
- Being paired with a senior leader in CoA to mentor you
- Contribute to a meaningful project with your peers
As an employee of City of Adelaide, you will have access to:
- Work which is designed to support our community and the people and businesses within, make a difference where you live!
- An induction program designed to connect you to our vision
- Employee recognition programs which value our employees and the work they do.
- Opportunities to contribute to and shape the direction of our organisation and our capital city
- The chance to see your work come to life on your doorstep via festivals and events, parklands, and streetscapes.
- Study Assistance to support your educational journey
- Membership of Local Government Professionals SA, including access to professional networks and development programs
- Access to internal and external leadership development programs and pathways
- A diverse, multidisciplinary workplace with career opportunities catering to a broad range of interests and aspirations.
- Ongoing opportunities for personal and team development
- A Capital City council with opportunity to collaborate, influence, and contribute at a local, State, and National level
- Events and activities to support and celebrate the diversity of our organisation
- Communication and connection activities to keep you up to date and connected with your peers
- An active social club to connect with your colleagues
- A range of flexible working arrangements to suit your unique circumstances
- Access to discounts on private health insurance and City of Adelaide business (including North Adelaide Golf Course, and Green Waste Services), and novated leasing.
- An employee assistance and peer support program for extra support when you need it
- An established wellbeing program, including health checks, monthly promotions, and on-site gyms
- Safe spaces and leave arrangements to recognise the diverse needs of our people
- Secure bike storage