ACCIONA/Western Harbour Tunnel Women in Engineering Scholarship

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 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/Western Harbour Tunnel Project are committed to supporting the development of women in engineering by offering the opportunity to receive a scholarship grant, grow their knowledgebase through practical learnings and kick start their career on an iconic tunnelling project.

The scholarship offered by the ACCCIONA/Western Harbour Tunnel Project will provide three (3) successful recipients in their penultimate or final year of study with:

• Financial support for tuition fees.

  • 3rd year of study: $7,500

  • 4th/5th year of study: $10,000 (pro rata for successful recipients should they be in their final semester)

• Paid work experience for the duration of the recipient's scholarship.

• The ability to kick start a career in the field of engineering!

ACCIONA has been selected to deliver Western Harbour Tunnel - Stage 2, Sydney's third harbour crossing. The new Western Harbour Tunnel (WHT) will connect to WestConnex at the Rozelle Interchange, cross underneath Sydney Harbour between Birchgrove and Waverton, and connect with the Warringah Freeway near North Sydney.
Project scope includes:

• Construction of approximately 4.8 kilometres of mainline tunnels with three lanes in each direction
• Civil, Mechanical and Electrical fitout of Stage 1 and Stage 2 tunnels
• Surface level work, including on and off ramps and tie-in work to the Warringah Freeway

• Be an Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, or New Zealand Citizen

• Be a female student enrolled in a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), majoring/specialising in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (or any subsequent double degree) for the duration of the Scholarship

• Be enrolled in a full-time study capacity

• Have achieved and maintained a Weighted Annual Mark (WAM) of 65+

• Be willing to provide proof of enrolment and updates on the academic progress for the duration of the Scholarship

• Be available to commence paid work experience in Q2 2026

• Not hold any other Scholarship or employment, unless approved by exception

• Commit to ensuring the information provided to ACCIONA for the duration of the Scholarship is true and accurate

• Agree to all other terms and conditions outlined in the casual Employment Agreement that will be received upon successful placement

• In the event the successful recipient is in their final year of study, successfully meet the expectations of Scholarship arrangement and their casual Employment Agreement, they must agree to remain engaged for the duration of the ACCIONA Global Graduate Program or another mutually agreed alternative employment arrangement.

• Cover letter. Please include examples of involvement in extra-curricular activities and how the scholarship will help contribute towards your growth and development as an engineer.

• CV

• University Transcript