2026 Graduate Program - Commercial, Finance & Infrastructure

Company Description

Work that shapes Australia

We are public purpose specialists supporting public purpose organisations to solve complex challenges and deliver meaningful outcomes for Australians. From shaping national policy to delivering critical public projects, we help build resilient, equitable, secure, and prosperous communities.

Our values shape everything we do - Stronger Together, Amplify Impact, Build Trusted Relationships, Value Every Person, Think Beyond Limits, and Defined by Ethics - guiding how we collaborate, innovate, and drive meaningful change.

Job Description

Our graduate program is a 12-month journey that gives you real-world experience, hands-on learning, and exposure to industry-leading projects. You'll gain hands-on experience by shadowing senior leaders and participating in engaging chats with industry experts, providing deep insights into consulting fundamentals and the industries we serve. With structured learning, personalised mentoring, e-learning pathways, and ongoing feedback, we'll set you up for success from day one. We currently have graduate opportunities within our Commercial, Financial and Infrastructure (CFI) team in Melbourne.

About CFI

Our CFI team delivers enhanced commercial outcomes; support optimised financial performance and sustainability; and deliver end-to end services for infrastructure and property - from planning and economics, to procurement and delivery.

Together, we bring diversity of industry experience, across sectors - including health and housing, sports and recreation, energy and utilities, transport, property and defence.

We specialise in a broad range of services:

• Financial & Risk Analysis - We specialise in a range of financial and analytical skills designed to support complex decision-making and long-term sustainability. Our work includes financial and risk modelling, financial performance and sustainability analysis, as well as health funding, activity-based costing and analytics. We provide in-depth revenue, cost and capital structure analysis to inform strategic planning, along with property feasibility assessments. We also offer technical accounting advisory and reporting services, complemented by actuarial expertise to deliver robust, evidence-based insights.
• Commercial Advisory & Transactions - We provide specialist commercial advisory services across a broad range of areas to support effective decision-making and project delivery. Our expertise includes procurement strategy and contract arrangements, as well as property advisory and infrastructure and services contracting. We assist clients with the development of business delivery cases and offer transaction advisory and management services to guide complex processes. We provide support with negotiations and dispute advisory, helping clients achieve balanced outcomes and manage commercial risks effectively.
• Planning & Economics - We bring strong expertise in economic analysis and project origination, supporting the identification and development of high-value opportunities. Our work includes preparing business investment cases, as well as project scoping and establishing clear investment rationales. We also provide specialist transport modelling services to inform strategic planning and ensure robust, evidence-based decision-making.
• Capital Project Management - We offer comprehensive expertise in project leadership and management, ensuring clarity, structure and accountability across all stages of infrastructure delivery. Our capabilities include project definition and design management, alongside project commercial management to optimise value and outcomes. We provide project controls and risk advisory to strengthen governance and decision-making, as well as project assurance support and health checks to help clients maintain confidence in progress, performance and compliance.

Qualifications

To be eligible to apply you need to

• Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
• Have completed or be completing a minimum of a bachelor's degree in either 2024 or 2025
• Have a degree in finance, economics, planning, business, commerce, accounting, mathematics, engineering, real estate, law or a related field
• Be able to commence in March 2026

Additional Information

Benefits

• Flexible working: Our people have the autonomy to choose where and when they work so they can integrate their professional and personal lives, finding the right balance that fuels their growth, wellbeing, engagement and productivity. If it works for them, their teams, and their clients, it works for us.
• 5 weeks of annual leave: 20 days of annual leave, plus an additional 5 days of annual leave for use over the summer holiday period!
• Market leading Parental Leave: Allows either carer to take 26 weeks of leave, flexibly, until a child is two years of age. A six-month minimum service requirement for new starters applies. We also make full superannuation contributions for up to 12 months (including unpaid parental leave).
• Additional leave: Includes Birthday leave, First Nations Cultural Leave, Floating Public Holidays, Leave+ (purchased leave up to 12 weeks), Study Leave, Volunteering Leave, and more!
• Smart device reimbursement: Working flexibly means accessing the information you need on the go. That's why we help pay for your smartphone or tablet, claiming up to $60 a month towards your bill.
• Wellness and Lifestyle benefits: We'll give you $295 a year to spend on items or activities that support your wellness, and up to $205 a year to support your balanced lifestyle, free coffee at our local coffee shop when in the office.
• Sonder: A digital care platform that empowers people to actively take control of their wellbeing to live well and perform at their best, free to Scyne Employees and their immediate family members.

We Value Every Person and Every Voice:

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and promoting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

We are passionate about improving outcomes with First Peoples, working in collaboration with government and community sectors towards programs which focus on First Nations clients, consumers and communities. We recognise the knowledge, insights and capabilities of First Peoples. Their strength, resilience and cultural competence are highly valued.

We know that an inclusive culture, and collective intelligence improves the decision-making processes and is critical to delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients and team. We encourage applications from those in marginalised and/or historically underrepresented communities within our workforce. Additionally, if you require any adjustments to the process, please let us know

Recruitment and Assessment Process:

Scyne's approach to recruitment and selection is underpinned by key principles and expectations, ensuring we recruit and onboard a skilled and diverse workforce that is representative of the communities and organisations we serve. We ensure selection to roles is fair, with equal access provided, and appointments factor in but not limited to relative ability to fulfil the role, prior performance, potential and alignment with our values - taking unique experiences, perspectives, and contributions into consideration.

We carry out background checks on our people to ensure we have made a sound hiring decision and to protect the organisation and our clients from potential risk. If required, confirmation of a valid Commonwealth security clearance or the ability to obtain a Commonwealth security clearance.