Jacobs Graduate Ecologist - Melbourne

Imagine the Possibilities 

Ideas can come from anywhere - that’s why we want you to join our Graduate Program! 

Jacobs is a global provider of technical, professional and scientific services including engineering, architecture, construction, operations and project management. With 77,000+ employees in 230+ locations around the world, we serve a broad range of companies and organisations, including industrial, commercial and government clients across multiple markets and geographies.  

As part of the Jacobs Graduate Program, you will work on real projects, bids and tenders from the get-go. Offering valuable experience to build on your theoretical knowledge, our program provides you the opportunity to collaborate with a range of experts and industry leaders to help guide, mentor and shape your career. 

About the Opportunity - Graduate Ecologist

Jacobs terrestrial ecology consultants deliver complex and technically challenging local and national projects to clients involved in a wide range of infrastructure and development activities, including major construction projects, public utilities, transport infrastructure and environmental management programs. Jacobs’ ecologists also provide support to a range of environmental management and some restoration programs. 

Due to continued growth in the terrestrial ecology business, we are seeking a graduate terrestrial ecologist to join our Melbourne team. The successful candidate will work as part of the ecology team and alongside other specialist colleagues across the business. These include environmental planning and management, project management, spatial science and survey, geotechnical and scientific services, and water and transport engineering services.

The role is based in Melbourne but will involve regional and interstate work at times as we deliver our services as part of a national team.

About you 

At Jacobs we value people. Having the right balance of diversity, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients’ expectations. Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs’ flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you. 

The successful candidate will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Ecology or Environmental Science, ideally with Honours.
• An aptitude for problem solving.
• A willingness to learn quickly, and to demonstrate a high level of professionalism.
• A manual Driver’s license and a willingness to work outdoors.
• Excellent communication skills and a high level of computer literacy.
• The ability to work independently and in a team to learn from another perspective.
• Ask questions and challenge the norm.
• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian permanent resident.

Does this sound like you? 

To become a Graduate at Jacobs, apply today! Please include the following documents so we are able to make an informed decision. Incomplete applications cannot be considered;

• Resume
• Cover letter – tell us about yourself & which specific discipline you have a passion in and where you see your career developing
• Academic Record
• Working rights - Scan/Copy of a Birth Certificate or Passport (Vevo check if applicable)