AECOM 2019 Grad Intake - Communication and Engagement Consultant

An outstanding opportunity to join a Global Leader awaits a passionate and goal oriented Graduate. We are seeking enthusiastic, customer focussed graduates to support our business to deliver excellence to our clients. You will have the opportunity to work on signature projects whilst continuing to grow and develop your knowledge in your chosen field.

Our team is seeking an enthusiastic graduate who is interested in developing their skills. We are looking for an agile individual who loves problem solving and has an excellent approach to client/customer service. As part of an international, multi-disciplinary organisation, you will have the opportunity to work on a range of projects.

Your development

Our Growing Professional Skills (GPS) graduate program is designed to help you bridge the gap between formal education and the workplace. The GPS program is spread across three years and comprises a range of core competencies and recommended training. As part of the program, we work with you to develop a plan, outlining your goals and required actions, and provide training that will be reviewed every six months.

Along with local site visits, technical seminars, and internal and external training, AECOM connects you with local and global teams to source knowledge and experience, which creates an invaluable network that helps you learn, grow, and develop your professional skills.

As an added incentive, your involvement in the GPS program is fully endorsed for those seeking Professional accreditation. If you decide to do additional study, we will help you examine your options and identify particular fields of specialisation to support your career.

Minimum Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Assist team and project managers by developing good working relationships with clients during the delivery of projects
• Develop a good relationship with your team and other teams across multiple business areas and locations
• Undertake internal training and work towards accreditation relevant to your profession

Preferred Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Communications, Journalism or Business (Public Relations)
• 0 to 2 years' experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated time management and organisational skills
• A strong sense of commitment, a willingness to learn, and a desire to work in a dynamic deadline drive environment
• Ability to work away on site and interstate occasionally

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
• What We Offer

AECOM is a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects worldwide. It's a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people. It's what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.