Port Futures Program - Graduate

The Opportunity 

Ready to launch your career and make a real impact? 

The Port Futures Graduate Pathway is your chance to kick-start your professional career with Port of Newcastle! As a Graduate, you'll gain hands-on experience working on meaningful projects that help keep Australia's trade moving while supporting the future growth and sustainability of the Hunter region. 

This is not a program where you'll spend your days making coffee or sitting on the sidelines. From day one, you'll be contributing to real projects, working alongside industry experts, and building the skills, experience and confidence needed to accelerate your career.  Throughout the program, you'll have the opportunity to develop your technical capabilities, expand your professional network and receive mentoring from leaders across the business. 

While you may have a primary area of focus aligned to your degree and career interests, you'll also rotate through a variety of business areas, giving you broader experience, valuable cross-functional knowledge, and a deeper understanding of how Port of Newcastle operates as a whole.

Whether your background is in business, engineering, technology, finance, environment, human resources, law, project management or another related discipline, you'll be supported to grow, challenge yourself and create a meaningful career pathway. 

Why join Port Futures? 

• Meaningful work with real impact 
• Structured development and mentoring 
• Exposure to senior leaders and industry experts 
• Career growth and long-term development opportunities 
• Collaborative and supportive culture 

What You Bring 

You'll ideally have: 

• Recently completed (or be close to completing) a relevant tertiary qualification 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 
• A willingness to learn and take on new challenges Initiative and problem-solving skills 
• Curiosity and a growth mindset 
• A passion for building a career that makes a difference 
  
  

Most importantly, you'll bring enthusiasm, fresh ideas, and a desire to contribute to the Port of Newcastle! 

What we offer 

Port of Newcastle provides many benefits for our valued employees, a few of which are:  

• Agile work environment with work from home options  
• Focus on professional growth  
• Optional workplace giving program: supporting employees in giving back to the Newcastle community  
• Work180 endorsement: PON is recognised as a top 101 employer for women in 2025  
• Opportunity to be involved in PON’s Reconciliation Action Plan (Innovate)  

How to Apply 

Ready to launch your career with Port of Newcastle? Submit your resume and cover letter outlining your background, relevant experience, and why you're interested in the Port Futures Graduate Pathway. 

We want to learn about your interests, aspirations, and what excites you about this opportunity. Please also provide the contact details of two current referees with your application. 

If you have any questions about the program, please contact Chelsea, chelsea.oldfield@pon.com.au 

The Port of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged.  

Port of Newcastle acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters of Newcastle Harbour, the Awabakal and Worimi People, and pays respect to all Elders past, present and emerging.