GHD Graduate Program 2025

3 weeks ago

Perth, Australia GHD Full time

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. 

If you want to start a career with impact, whether solving everyday problems through to tackling some of the great challenges our clients and communities face, you’ll find that here. That’s why we pledge to empower all our people to make a positive impact and ensure you’re provided the necessary training and experiences to make those aspirations a reality.

We know community impact is important to our staff. Our GHD in the Community program partners with not-for-profit organisations to provide opportunities to work on pro-bono projects, volunteering and fundraising for philanthropic and humanitarian causes. As a business we also funnel some of our profits into the GHD Foundation, a registered charity that works to address disadvantage and inequality in children accessing STEAM education in our countries of operation.

What does being a Graduate mean for you?

Outside of the technical development you’ll gain working within your team, you’ll also join GHD’s two-year Graduate Development Program. The Graduate Program will connect you peers across Australia, New Zealand, the broader Asia Pacific region and the Middle East.

We offer optional rotations in the second year of your program to help explore your career pathway, a structured approach to promotions and salary reviews over your first two years and a culture that is friendly, inclusive and not built on hierarchy.

 

Want to know more about life as a Consultant in GHD?

GHD, in partnership with The Forage, a global provider of job simulations, have developed a self-paced Virtual Internship where you’ll start to explore what a career in our Engineering teams looks like. You’ll hear from one of the Leaders in our Rail team who’ll outline some of the topics we cover, as well as talking you through a bit more of what we do in GHD. 

The Virtual Internship should only take you 3-4 hours to complete We’re not asking you to undertake complex calculations, but rather understand some of the challenge we work with on a day-to-day basis.

To learn more, access our .

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for a Graduate Civil Engineers and Graduate Environmental Engineers  to join our Water team in Perth.

In Western Australia, our 90-year partnership with the water sector has cultivated strong client relationships and a deep understanding of their challenges, equipping us to assist them in preparing for what lies ahead. We have an industry leading team of water experts that are very well known in Perth for water infrastructure, water resources engineering and science consulting. Join us to become part of a community of innovative thinkers, uniting top talent in the field to shape a positive future of water for our communities and next generations.

Whether you are a recent graduate or someone completing their final year of studies, we are seeking a degree qualified Graduate Civil Engineers and Graduate Environmental Engineers.

Producing water infrastructure designs from planning through to delivery. Hydraulic, hydrological, and water balance modelling using various software packages. Site investigations, including flow and water quality testing. Data management, review, and interpretation using various databases and analysis tools (spatial and time series data). Design calculations and drawing preparation. Report writing.

We’re looking for someone who has:

Good technical report writing skills (good oral and written communication skills) Effective time management skills and can manage conflicting priorities. Enthusiastic in the pursuit of knowledge and has strong self-learning skills A strong desire to learn and solve problems in a team context. A 4 or 5-year degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or equivalent, accredited by Engineers Australia Completed hydraulics or fluid mechanics related engineering course. An interest in water infrastructure and water resource engineering.  Passionate about analysing and resolving complex water management issues Can assist in interpreting client requirements. Developing knowledge and experience in GHD job delivery processes and helping to manage the efficient execution of jobs to deliver value for clients and GHD. Embrace our shared commitment to safety in all aspects of our work. The ability to multi-task and self-prioritize workload. High attention to detail with strong problem-solving skills. Be willing to travel occasionally if required. Growing your network of professional contacts through your client interactions and interactions with the GHD community.

What does the rest of GHD’s process look like?

Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed by one of our Talent Acquisition team members who manage each of our regions. From there, the rest of our recruitment process includes:

A Video Interview, where you’ll get the chance to introduce yourself and make another positive impression on both our TA team and hiring managers. Formal interviews, either in person or via MS Teams. Prior to our interview we’ll also ask you to go through some online testing through one of our providers, Saville. An offer, where we’ll go through your salary package and the start date for our program, as well as flagging our background checking process.


In our application process, we want to be as inclusive as possible to ensure everyone has an equitable chance of proceeding through. If you identify as someone who is neurodiverse, or who has a disability and may require changes to any of the processes outlined above, please respond to the question at the start of our process and we’ll be in touch where appropriate.

How do you apply? 

1. Select the "Apply" button

2. Please allow up to 10 minutes to complete the questions. 

3. Upload a copy of your updated cover letter, CV and academic transcript/s.

If you’re successful through our recruitment process, your full-time position will start in February 2025. There may also be ongoing opportunities for casual work throughout your final year of studies.

Interested? Apply now.

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