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

That’s why we pledge to empower all our people to make a positive impact. Together with our clients and partners, we're applying inspiration and a powerful spirit of connection to respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our world.  

If you want to start a career with impact, from solving everyday problems through to tackling some of the great challenges our clients and communities face, you’ll find that here at GHD.

You might think that sounds like marketing spin, but that’s the lived experience of our graduates, who participate in opportunities across the business, whether in different teams, different locations or different career pathways.  We’re a business built on finding your path in a supportive, collaborative environment.

What’s in it for you?

In addition to the technical development you’ll gain working within your team, you’ll join GHD’s Graduate Development Program, which will assist in guiding you through the first two years of your professional career. The Graduate Program will connect you with graduates across Australia, New Zealand, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.  It has been designed for future portability, so that no matter where your graduate position in GHD takes you, your learning experience will be impactful and consistent.

During the two-year program, you’ll learn about our business and our values, your team and most importantly, yourself. You’ll develop your decision-making, communication, technical and leadership skills and mentoring. 

What will you do in the role?

• The role encompasses a wide range of skills working with technical leads across water, civil, coastal and marine engineering and environmental science.
• You will have opportunities to work collaboratively with our valued clients, to deliver projects that provide long-lasting community benefit to the community working on the whole life cycle from tendering to delivery and handover.
• There will be opportunities to undertake site-work conducting inspections and data collection for a wide range of projects.
• You’ll be able connect in with a wider team of experts and build a network to share insights, knowledge and improve your overall technical capabilities

Karratha is thriving. With massive investment in infrastructure, many people are making the move to the city. With great weather, endless family friendly activities, excellent schooling, great places to eat and drink and a fantastic arts precinct, there is plenty to enjoy about this coastal town.  Maybe you are the keen explorer, boaty or love fishing; Karratha provides the perfect base for access to outstanding land and water-based activities locally and within the wider Pilbara and Kimberley areas.   

We’re looking for individuals who:

• Have recently graduated or will graduate at the end of the year with a degree in Civil Engineering.
• Are passionate about the consulting industry.
• Have strong communication teamwork and communication skills.
• Embrace our shared commitment to safety in all aspects of our work.
• Have the ability to work as a dependable member of a multi-disciplinary team and self-prioritize workload
• Be willing to travel to clients’ sites from time to time.
• Great IT skills will be beneficial.

What happens after you apply?

Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed by one of our Talent Acquisition team members who manage each of our regions. If your application is shortlisted, we will get in touch with you for 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.

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 2024. There may also be ongoing opportunities for casual work throughout your final year of studies.

Interested? Apply now.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where GHD people can thrive, this supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.

ABOUT US

Come together and make a meaningful impact. 

We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD. 

Let's drive real change.

Our Pledge to You

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

That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. 

See where your commitment could take you.

That’s the #PowerOfCommitment

Who we are 

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to ensure water, energy and urbanisation are made sustainable for generations to come.