Apprentice Technical Assistant

Company Description

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels.

No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let's get started. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

**Job Description**:
As an Apprentice (Technical Assistant) you will work as part of the Digital Engineering Team to assist with the delivery of Engineering design projects. This role is a developmental opportunity where you will grow your skills-base and acquire a more specialised understanding of drafting, design concepts and processes using AutoCAD and 3D modelling programs. This position is perfect if you are a motivated and keen individual with a welcoming and positive attitude.

As part of the Technical Assistant role, you will be enrolled in a Diploma of Civil Construction Design (or equivalent) TAFE course which shall assist your education on projects. AECOM will support your part-time study by covering the cost of undergoing studies and provide you with a paid day off to attend the course classes.

As an Apprentice Technical Assistant, you will build skills and experience in:
+ Producing 2D design drawings, 3D models of urban and regional civil elements such as roads, intersections, earthworks etc., and visualisations.

+ Developing excellent drawing and checking skills;
+ Liaison with designers and project team engineers to ensure timely delivery of project outputs.

About You

+ Interest in gaining design knowledge through on the job experience;
+ Strong interest in 3D modelling, 2D drawing extraction and digital technology;
+ Eager to learn through on the job experience and external study;
+ Enthusiastic, self-driven to project tasks

+ Have a positive mannerism towards team members;
+ Thorough written and communication skills.

**Qualifications**:
+ Completed or Graduating from Year 12;
+ Enrolled or be willing to enrol in a Diploma of Civil Construction Design;
+ Basic proficiency in using AutoCAD;
+ Sound skills to use all Microsoft Office packages.

Additional Information

Benefits at AECOM

The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) recognises AECOM as taking a sophisticated, holistic approach to supporting women and men's participation throughout our workplace.

We provide a diverse and inclusive work environment and offer many benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing.

Flexible start and finish times, working from home, part time and job share options;
+ State of the art, modern and contemporary offices;
+ Paid parental and partner leave;
+ Purchased additional annual leave + salary packaging;
+ Corporate Employee discounts from up to 400 retailers;
+ Wellbeing benefits eg. Vaccinations, health insurance discounts;
+ Employee stock purchase plans;
+ Study assistance;
+ Professional and technical development opportunities.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there's never been a better time to be at AECOM Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No ma