Job Description
GHD Graduate Program 2026/27 - Sustainability Consultants (Melb/Syd/Bris/Perth)
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 1928, 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?
Be a part of the Business Advisory Sustainability Team working with industry, government and communities to address the challenges the world faces regarding climate and environmental change.
Our Sustainability Team works at the exciting interface identifying climate, waste and natural capital related problems and innovating new ways of business thinking to solve them. That includes understanding the environment's impact on our clients, or our client's impact on the environment.
We are seeking curious thinkers and analytical minds, with an enthusiasm for the climate and the environment, from a range of disciplines to complement our growing Sustainability Team. If, like us, you're an engineer, chemist, physicist, economist or environmental & political scientist, then you might be a great fit for our team.
Responsibilities
* Undertake climate risk assessments for energy, water, aviation, infrastructure and government clients.
* Evaluate organisational emissions across scope 1, 2 and 3 and work with clients to innovate and ideate solutions leading to net‐zero emissions.
* Help clients discover opportunities in nature‐based solutions enhancing local biodiversity and retaining valuable environmental resources.
* Work with the broader GHD business providing integrated sustainability solutions across a range of project, client types and regions (domestically and internationally).
Application Process
* Screening: We review applications as they come in, but most screening happens after applications close.
* Virtual Assessment: Record answers to straightforward questions and complete cognitive games to illustrate work style and fit with GHD Graduate roles.
* Meet the Team: A face‐to‐face (or virtual) interview with prospective team members to discuss behavioural questions and give you a chance to learn about us.
* Offer: Discuss salary, start date, onboarding and details before your first day.
Candidate Support
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 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.
Start Dates and Opportunities
Most full‐time roles kick off in February 2027, though some teams may start earlier in mid‐2026. Casual work opportunities may also be available during your final year of study to give you a head start.
Ready to Shine?
If you've got your documents polished and prepped, the application should only take 10‐15 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 for pro‐bono projects, volunteering and fundraising. We also channel some of our profits into the GHD Foundation, a registered charity that addresses disadvantage and inequality in children accessing STEAM education where we live and work. Within GHD, our employee groups and networks foster community, celebrate uniqueness and support our global diversity, equity and inclusion strategy.
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