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ACCIONA Australia

4.2
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

About ACCIONA Australia

  • Construction & Property Services

Our workforce consists of more than 41,500 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

ACCIONA is a unique presence in Australia’s and New Zealand’s construction landscape. We are both a major investor and an employer in Sustainable Design, Civil Infrastructure, Rail, Tunnelling, Mechanical & Electrical, Ground Engineering, and Water solutions. With over 100 years of experience working in Australia, we have the local leadership and global expertise to continue delivering complex infrastructure and we are determined to do it in ways that leave a positive legacy.

About our Graduate program

Our unique Postgraduate program offers a comprehensive development and training experience based on key competencies that will set you up for success in your career with ACCIONA. 

Both hands-on experience and targeted training will help you develop your capabilities. Working in collaboration with our graduates locally and globally. Yes GLOBALLY, our program includes a global development program where you will work with teams across 40 other countries all leading to a post-grad certificate.   

So, what happens across our Graduate program? 

  • Kick off with our national Induction and Boot Camp week!
  • Flexible time frame achieved through our self-paced competency framework.
  • Participate in 2 to 4 rotations to gain a breadth of experience.
  • Site visits to some of Australia’s flagship sustainable infrastructure projects.
  • Practical monthly lunch and learns presented by ACCIONA senior leaders and subject matter experts.
  • Team up with graduates from different countries, businesses & cultures.
  • Post-graduate certification attained through a global graduate program.

Our Graduate pipeline includes the following degrees:

  • Civil Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Environment
  • Sustainability
  • Safety
  • Finance
  • Commercial
  • Human Resources
  • Community & Stakeholder

In the following locations:

  • New South Wales
  • Queensland
  • South Australia
  • Victoria
  • Western Australia
  • New Zealand

Culture & vibe

The talent, commitment and leadership of people —the heart of ACCIONA— make sustainable development and effectively combating the climate emergency possible.

That is the reason why our employees are at the centre of the company's strategy, which is based on diversity, equity and inclusion.

Key employee programs we offer

  • gender neutral parental leave
  • flexible working model - core flexibility and elective flexibility
  • job sharing
  • career and personal development programs

Social Contribution

ACCIONA has been carbon neutral since 2016 and continues to seek a net positive impact for the planet. However, sustainability is not just about the environment: it extends to our people and to operating a long-term, profitable business.

In Australia, we have adopted an innovative approach to diversity – since 2018, our business has drawn on diverse cohorts such as veterans, Indigenous Australians, previously incarcerated persons, retrenched workers, people who identify as having a disability, the long-term unemployed and trainees. 

ACCIONA has a strong commitment to community, as evidenced through our partnerships with Surfing Australia, Work 180, Soldier On Pledge, NAWIC, Social Traders, Supply Nation, Careers Seeks, World Solar Challenge, Neighbourhood Benefit Program, the global Homeward Bound initiative, our graduate programs and partnerships with universities, and our involvement with the EXTREME E off-road championship.

Recruitment Process

Steps in our Recruitment process:

Step 1: March to April - Submit your 10-minute application.

Step 2: April to May: Shortlisted candidates complete a 10 to 15-minute one way video interview providing insight into your unique personality. 

Step 3: April to May: If successful you will be invited to attend a face-to-face behavioural based interview with our senior leaders.

Step 4: June: Formal offer to join ACCIONA’s graduate program. 

Step 5: January/February: Program commencement.

Selection Criteria:

  • Relevant tertiary qualification as per our pipeline. 
  • Good leadership, organisational and communication skills with the ability to develop, manage and maintain great relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
  • High degree of passion and ambition.
  • Mobility and flexibility to travel intrastate / interstate if required.

Remuneration & Career Growth

Remuneration and Career Growth:

  • $77 000 to $80 000 per annum plus Super. 
  • Kick off with our national Induction and Boot Camp week
  • Flexible time frame achieved through our self-paced competency framework
  • Participate in 2 to 4 rotations to gain a breadth of experience
  • Site visits to some of Australia’s flagship sustainable infrastructure projects
  • Practical monthly lunch and learns presented by ACCIONA senior leaders and subject matter experts
  • Team up with graduates from different countries, businesses & cultures 
  • Post-graduate certification attained through a global graduate program.

Graduate Reviews

Overall Score
4.2
Overall score based on 22 reviews
They Score Best in…
8.6
Culture
8.6
Diversity
8.5
Management
8.9
Sustainability
8.6
Culture
8.6
Diversity
8.5
Management
8.9
Sustainability
What Graduates Say About Them
  • Varied scope of works, valuable learning experience
  • Good remuneration and opportunities for development
  • Great help everywhere, great values
  • Give me real responsibility and real work. I feel like I am contributing as a valued member of the team.
  • There are a lot of opportunities to work on a variety of different projects and work with people who have a lot of knowledge about the industry and projects
  • Average work life balance
  • Working Saturdays and the long hours during the week
  • Lack of Recognition, sometimes undervalued

Jobs & Opportunities

Locations With Jobs & Opportunities
  • Port Melbourne, VIC
Hiring candidates with qualifications in
B
Business & Management
C
Creative Arts
E
Engineering & Mathematics
H
Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences
I
IT & Computer Science
L
Law, Legal Studies & Justice
M
Medical & Health Sciences
P
Property & Built Environment
S
Sciences
Current Jobs & Opportunities

Graduate Job

NSW, QLD, VIC and WA
ACCIONA Australia is a leader in sustainable solutions for infrastructure, renewable energy and water treatment projects.
Applications Close
16 Apr 2023
Start Date
29 Jan 2024 - 29 Feb 2024
Salary
AUD 77,000

Graduate Job

NSW, QLD, SA, VIC and WA
ACCIONA Australia is a leader in sustainable solutions for infrastructure, renewable energy and water treatment projects.
Applications Close
16 Apr 2023
Start Date
29 Jan 2024 - 29 Feb 2024
Salary
AUD 77,000

Graduate Success Stories


  • Graduate stories
Being in the construction industry, you are seeing the project from inception to completion, and it is a sense of achievement being able to physically see the difference you have made and the work you have done.

Thomas Fuller

  • Graduate stories
Being in the construction industry, you are seeing the project from inception to completion, and it is a sense of achievement being able to physically see the difference you have made and the work you have done.

Thomas Fuller

  • Graduate stories
I often feel a great sense of achievement when our team completes a project, making the work more worthwhile. On top of these cool aspects of my job, there is also a great golf day and Christmas party which are fun extras!

Jack Webster

  • Graduate stories
I often feel a great sense of achievement when our team completes a project, making the work more worthwhile. On top of these cool aspects of my job, there is also a great golf day and Christmas party which are fun extras!

Jack Webster

  • Graduate stories
Being in the construction industry, you are seeing the project from inception to completion, and it is a sense of achievement being able to physically see the difference you have made and the work you have done.

Thomas Fuller

  • Graduate stories
Being in the construction industry, you are seeing the project from inception to completion, and it is a sense of achievement being able to physically see the difference you have made and the work you have done.

Thomas Fuller

  • Graduate stories
I often feel a great sense of achievement when our team completes a project, making the work more worthwhile. On top of these cool aspects of my job, there is also a great golf day and Christmas party which are fun extras!

Jack Webster

  • Graduate stories
I often feel a great sense of achievement when our team completes a project, making the work more worthwhile. On top of these cool aspects of my job, there is also a great golf day and Christmas party which are fun extras!

Jack Webster


A Day In The Life Of


  • Day in the life

Thomas Fuller

After I conducted all the PIT, I began working on collating the Quality Assurance (QA) documentation for our upcoming areas that are about to be piled. This involves creating a spreadsheet with information such as the pile ID, pile diameter, drill depth & concrete volume to name a few metrics.
  • Day in the life

Thomas Fuller

After I conducted all the PIT, I began working on collating the Quality Assurance (QA) documentation for our upcoming areas that are about to be piled. This involves creating a spreadsheet with information such as the pile ID, pile diameter, drill depth & concrete volume to name a few metrics.
  • Day in the life

Jack Webster

Going around to each site crew in the morning allows me to establish what they are aiming to achieve for the day, so I can track their progress.
  • Day in the life

Jack Webster

Going around to each site crew in the morning allows me to establish what they are aiming to achieve for the day, so I can track their progress.
  • Day in the life

Thomas Fuller

After I conducted all the PIT, I began working on collating the Quality Assurance (QA) documentation for our upcoming areas that are about to be piled. This involves creating a spreadsheet with information such as the pile ID, pile diameter, drill depth & concrete volume to name a few metrics.
  • Day in the life

Thomas Fuller

After I conducted all the PIT, I began working on collating the Quality Assurance (QA) documentation for our upcoming areas that are about to be piled. This involves creating a spreadsheet with information such as the pile ID, pile diameter, drill depth & concrete volume to name a few metrics.
  • Day in the life

Jack Webster

Going around to each site crew in the morning allows me to establish what they are aiming to achieve for the day, so I can track their progress.
  • Day in the life

Jack Webster

Going around to each site crew in the morning allows me to establish what they are aiming to achieve for the day, so I can track their progress.

Videos


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ACCIONA in 1 minute, just a few of ACCIONA's current projects.

ACCIONA Energia #MacIntyreWindPrecinct Construction

ACCIONA Energia and ACCIONA Infrastructure working together on the MacIntyre Wind Precinct Construction.

ACCIONA in 1 minute

ACCIONA in 1 minute, just a few of ACCIONA's current projects.