Job Description
We're GHD.
We don't do hair. But we do straighten out some of the world's biggest challenges.
We're engineers, scientists, designers, architects, planners, advisors, innovators and change makers, committed to making energy, water and communities sustainable for generations to come.
Since ****, we've been wholly owned by our employees. Today, we are 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals working in over 160 offices across five continents — Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region.
Who could you be at GHD?
Our Ecology, Natural Sciences & Heritage team work on a broad range of conservation, impact assessment and monitoring projects, and with vegetation and fauna that includes semi-arid and floodplain, grassland, wetland, forest and woodland environments, in partnership with GHD's clients, land managers and state government bodies. Our Victorian team of botanists, zoologists and aquatic ecologists also collaborate with GHD's national ecology service line in other states and territories to explore new landscapes.
This team of passionate professionals are looking for a
Graduate Ecologist
to join them as part of our **** Graduate Program, in our
Mildura
office (June/July **** start).
We're looking for someone who:
has recently graduated (or is a current student expecting to graduate by the end of **** or mid-****) with a degree majoring in areas such as Botany, Zoology, Ecology or Environmental Science.
has a real passion for ecology and the natural world
enjoys field work and is happy to travel to remote locations for ecological surveys
has great verbal and written communication skills.
is comfortable taking initiative and not afraid to ask questions
is enthusiastic, willing to learn and a great team player.
A frizz-free application process:
Your CV: This gives us a snapshot of what you've studied and your experiences, both paid and unpaid.
A cover letter: Think of this as your chance to show us where you'd love to grow within GHD, while letting your communication skills shine.
Your transcript: This helps us understand what you've been learning, from your core subjects to the electives that sparked your curiosity.
Your journey to joining GHD:
Screening: We review applications as they come in, but be mindful that the bulk of our screening happens after applications close, so don't worry if you don't hear from us right away.
Video interviews: If you make it through the first stage, you'll record some answers to a few straightforward questions. This helps us get a sense of your communication style and what excites you about GHD.
Meet the team: Next, you'll have a face-to-face or virtual interview with your prospective team. We'll chat through some behavioural based questions to learn more about your skills and experience. It's also a chance for you to get to know us
Psychometric assessments: These quick tests give us a glimpse into how you like to work and your strengths in relation to the role, complementing what we learn during your interview.
Offer: Congratulations If you're successful, we'll talk through all the finer details, like salary, your start date, and our background checking process.
We're committed to being as inclusive as possible and giving everyone an equitable chance of getting through our application process. If you identify as someone who is neurodiverse or have a disability and need adjustments to any part of the process, let us know in your application form – we're here to help.
Ready to shine?
If you've got your documents polished and prepped, the application should only take ***** minutes. Apply now and take the first step toward an exciting career in consulting.
GHD: The Power of Commitment
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.
Community impact is important to us, influencing how we work, our projects and how we give back. Our GHD in the Community program partners with not-for-profit organisations so that we can work on pro-bono projects, as well as volunteering and fundraising for philanthropic and humanitarian causes. As a business, we also channel some of our profits into the GHD Foundation, a registered charity that addresses disadvantage and inequality in children accessing STEAM education in the countries where we live and work.
Within GHD, our employee groups and networks help us foster community, find our tribe, and celebrate what makes us unique. These groups play a big part in our global diversity, equity and inclusion strategy, creating spaces for meaningful and safe conversations, connecting with likeminded individuals, and creating a voice to leadership.
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