North East Link Program (NELP)

You will work alongside industry experts in a fast-paced, dynamic, and supportive environment where you can expect to learn something new every day. We set out to represent the diversity of our community and celebrate the differences that make us unique; where everyone feels like they can bring their authentic selves to work and have a career-defining experience. We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are excellent team players and thrive on making a positive impact on the community. 

The North East Link Program is part of the Major Transport Infrastructure Authority (MTIA) which was established to oversee major transport infrastructure projects in Victoria.

The North East Link Program (NELP) isn’t just a road project. It will create many lasting benefits for our community including: 

• slashing traffic and travel times through road upgrades and creating twin three-lane, six-kilometre tunnels
• building Melbourne’s first dedicated busway and improving public transportation
• creating walking and cycling connections 
• supporting the economy by creating more than 10,000 jobs 
• Provide upgrades to community sporting facilities and grounds

It’s an exciting time to join NELP with early works and construction currently underway. The idea for a North East Link was first conceived in 1929 and now you will have the opportunity to be a part of bringing it to life! 

In the 2024 Victoria's Big Build Graduate Programs, NELP will host graduates in the following disciplines:

• Civil Engineering
• Commercial/Procurement
• Communications
• Production/video
• Finance
• Governance
• Graphic Design
• Land, Planning and Environment/Urban Design
• Legal
• Project Controls
• Property and Land

Details about these disciplines can be found on the main Victoria’s Big Build Graduate Programs page.

Over a 2-year program, you'll undertake:

• rotations in a range of business contexts (depending on your discipline and project team)
• a structured learning and development program involving a range of professional and personal development workshops, site visits, project work, mentoring and experiential learning opportunities.
• career planning to prepare you for the next step in your career.

When you join the program, you'll be employed full time at a salary of $74,580 + superannuation (effective from December 2023 – as per VPS EA 2020).

Each year, you'll be entitled to 20 days of annual leave and 15 days of personal leave.

Your workplace will depend on your ‘home’ project; however, you'll generally be located in Melbourne CBD. For those who wish, there may be an opportunity to work in regional Victoria, depending on project requirements.

On completing the program, you will be well-placed to apply for vacant positions within Victoria's Big Build or with our external partners.

100 - 500 employees