Expression of Interest – Future Forward Program

A First Nations Career Pathway with Veolia | Commencing 9 November 2026

Are you an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person looking to build your skills, gain hands-on experience and explore a career with Veolia?

Veolia’s Future Forward Program is a 5-week pre-employment program commencing Monday 9 November 2026 in Melbourne/Naarm, combining vocational training, hands-on learning, cultural connection, mentoring and workplace experience to help First Nations people develop skills and explore employment opportunities.

This program has the aim of increasing the employment of First Nations persons. It is a special measure intended to achieve equality under Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).

What Can You Expect?

The first two weeks include:

• Roar ‘N’ Snore Cultural Overnight Camp at Melbourne Zoo
• Connection to Country Yarning Circle, cultural activities and Mentor Yarning Circle
• Hampton Park Resource Recovery Park and Veolia Waste, Water and Energy operations
• “A Day in the Life” experiences across Veolia roles
• Essential Readiness sessions covering Veolia’s purpose, values and Reconciliation Action Plan
• Networking with Veolia, MEGT, The King’s Trust and Bullroarers Australia
• Achieve Framework Workshop, First Nations mentor connections, cohort connection and team-building

Participants then complete three weeks of hands-on workplace learning in their chosen career area alongside experienced Veolia professionals.

Explore Your Career Pathway

Subject to interests, skills and suitability, pathways may include: