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GHD Australia

4.1
  • #2 in Engineering consulting
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

GHD 2019/20 - Vacation Student Program - Western Australia

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Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeInternship
  • Number of vacancies40 vacancies
  • Application open dateApply by 23 Aug 2019

As a GHD Vacation Student, you will be given the opportunity to learn more about your area of interest with hands-on experience and exposure to a diverse range of projects. You will learn and work alongside talented professionals as part of a dynamic consultancy. The GHD Vacation Student Program is an ideal stepping-stone to join the GHD Graduate Program at the conclusion of your studies.

The Vacation Student Program will include a thorough induction to GHD, networking opportunities and team-building activities. We provide training to facilitate skill development and knowledge transfer with regular feedback sessions. By the end of your program, you will have a greater understanding of the diversity of professional services consultancy and delivering services for a variety of clients.

Who are we looking for?

Our Western Australia offices are looking for enthusiastic individuals, completing degrees in the following areas:

  • Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical/I&C, Chemical, Geotechnical, Geology, ICT, Security, Hydraulics, Fire Protection);
  • Environmental, and Earth Sciences; and
  • Landscape Architecture and Interior Design.

Vacation students can work in our Perth, Bunbury, Albany, Geraldton or Karratha offices.

To be successful in this role you will:

  • Be in your penultimate (second last year of study before graduation) year of studies;
  • Have a genuine curiosity about your field of studies;
  • Have proficient communication skills;
  • Enjoy working in a team;
  • Have a willingness to learn; and
  • Have an interest in the consulting environment.

Our commitment to you

Fostering gender balance, diversity and acceptance of flexible working is central to the way GHD does business. We offer a professional, friendly and inclusive culture based on our core values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect and Integrity.

In addition to this, you will receive exposure to projects in a variety of locations, the opportunity to work with and learn from industry-leading specialists, on-the-job coaching and professional development as well as networking and development opportunities through our Young Professionals Group.

Why GHD?

Be a part of a high functioning team, where everything we do is inspired by a level of passion and professional pride that comes from being employee-owned. This ownership is what sets us apart and means our people enjoy an unrivalled amount of autonomy in their roles. It helps drive our passion and accountability in how we serve our clients, deliver projects, and pursue new opportunities.

So, do you have what it takes: passion, collaboration, imagination and values that match our own?

About GHD

As one of the world's leading professional services companies, GHD delivers iconic projects that shape our landscapes, support our communities and set the path of our collective future. To do this, we actively seek and nurture the very best people in their respective fields to join our team of over 10,000 professionals operating in the markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation.

In return, we offer remarkable career-shaping opportunities to extend your skills and gain global experience.

How do you apply?

Please submit your cover letter, resume and most recent academic transcript via our online application form. You will be given the option to choose an area of interest through the process. Applications can be addressed to Melissa Madden, People Advisor.

Please allow up to 20 minutes to complete the online application. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a short video interview and attend an Assessment Centre.

Applications close Friday, 23 August 2019.

GHD is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. 
 

Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Study field
Study field (any)

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Study fields
    Engineering & Mathematics
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About the employer

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GHD AU

Rating

4.1

Number of employees

1,000 - 50,000 employees

Industries

Construction & Property Services

At GHD, we provide engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services to private and public sector clients.

Pros and cons of working at GHD AU

Pros

  • GHD provide a workplace that I feel comfortable in. It enables me to be myself and produce my best work.

  • Range of opportunities, training and development, social aspect, people.

  • Amazing company culture and encouragement to push yourself.

  • Great people, interesting work.

  • The great people, it is a fun place to work. Lots of variety in the work that you do, working for a big company you are able to be challenged and take on bigger projects.

Cons

    • "Reasonable overtime" is up to 45 hours per week. Not exclusive to GHD, its common in all consultancy environments. Can be a high-stress job

    • Lots of people, easy to become just a number.

    • The work is utilisation based - slow periods can be concerning, as you are meant to be hitting utilisation targets

    • The long working hours when multiple proposals are due on the same day.

    • My team currently has structural issues re skill levels so that there are very few mid career people to dedicate enough time in developing graduates as the senior/principal engineers are often to busy/expensive to do so.