Graduate Advisor - Infrastructure Policy & Systems (Feb 2025)

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 Management Consulting looks like.  You’ll hear from one of the Leaders in our 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 Advisory.

The Virtual Internship should only take you 4-5 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 Virtual Advisory Internship here.

Who are we looking for?

We’re currently seeking final year students studying either a combined Engineering & Economics/Business/Law degree, or straight Economics, Business & Law degrees for a start in February 2025.

• Analytical Thinkers - you should have a strong analytical mindset and the ability to dissect complex challenges to uncover insightful solutions.
• Strategic thinkers - We value candidates who can think beyond the immediate and envision the bigger picture. Your strategic acumen will be critical in developing robust business cases, supply chain strategies, and sustainable approaches that align with our clients' goals.
• Effective Communicators - clear and concise communication is paramount in our work. We are looking for individuals who can articulate their ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing, to convey complex concepts to various stakeholders.
• Collaborative Team Players - success in this role hinges on your ability to collaborate seamlessly with diverse teams. Your capacity to listen, contribute, and work collectively will drive the innovative solutions that define our projects.
• Curiosity and Adaptability - We seek candidates who are eager to learn and adapt in a rapidly evolving field. Your curiosity will drive you to stay current with industry trends and incorporate emerging practices into your work.
• Proactive drive - we highly value candidates who exhibit a proactive approach and the ability to take initiative. We seek individuals who are not only self-motivated but also eager to go beyond their defined roles, showing a willingness to take ownership and lead where opportunities arise.

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.  In Advisory, our interview process has involved a case study presentation, where we ask you to review information from a pseudo client and present your thoughts & findings back to the panel.  
  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 hourly rate 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. 1. Select the "Apply" button
2. 2. Please allow up to 10 minutes to complete the questions.
3. 3. Upload a copy of your updated cover letter, CV and academic transcript/s.

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.

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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 make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

ABOUT THE TEAM

GHD Advisory

GHD Advisory provides technical and commercial consulting services that create sustainable economic outcomes for those who own, design, and operate infrastructure and manage the world’s resources. We work with our clients and industry leaders to redefine challenges, drive value and create competitive advantage in the areas of water, energy and urbanisation. Our diverse and talented team supports clients through the business lifecycle from capital deployment to business resilience and optimisation choices, for the purpose of value creation. Drawing on the global expertise of GHD’s 11,000 engineering, architectural, environmental and consulting professionals we stand by your side to unlock opportunity and support key decisions.