2021 Graduate Chemical Engineer (Advisory) - Risk Management

GHD is one of the world's leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. Privately owned by our people, GHD provides engineering, architecture, environmental services to private and public sector clients across five continents. Passionate about building lasting community benefit, our connected global network of 10,000 people deliver projects with high standards of safety, quality and ethics.

GHD Advisory forms an integral part of this connected network, with a track-record of delivering insightful advice and robust outcomes for our clients for over 90 years. GHD Advisory addresses the need for business outcomes that challenge the status quo, offering services relating to infrastructure investment and economics, asset management, risk, assurance & regulation.

Our leading Regulatory, Assurance & Risk group is recognised by clients for the quality and capability of our consultants nationally and internationally. Within this group and servicing Australia and global markets, our Risk Management team has an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Advisor to support our capabilities. You will gain exposure to a wide variety of complex environments and learning opportunities, and develop skills and experiences to support the delivery of innovative solutions to our clients. We work with our clients to assess and manage risks, significantly reducing the likelihood of target events occurring, and enhancing business operations and safety from the boardroom to on-the-ground projects.

Who are we looking for

We are looking for students currently completing a Bachelor, dual or post-graduate qualifications in Chemical Engineering.

GHD Advisory is a truly global business and our graduate roles are available in the following locations:

• Brisbane
• Melbourne

To be successful in this role you will

Be passionate about your field, have excellent written and verbal communication skills and are naturally inquisitive. You enjoy building networks, have a willingness to learn and experience new opportunities in a multidisciplinary environment. You will display a willingness to work on opportunities interstate or even abroad.

Within our supportive environment, your initiative and desire to learn will result in some great career opportunities.

Eligibility for this role requires permanent Australian or New Zealand working rights.

What we offer

All graduate roles commence in February 2021.

We are focused on the development of our entry-level consultants with ongoing opportunities for networking, training, mentoring, and exposure to different business areas and career paths. Entry-level professionals are actively involved in a variety of challenging projects that will develop their technical and professional skills. Long-term career prospects include supervisory responsibilities, project management, technical specialisation and international experience depending on your interest.

We offer an opportunity to join a diverse and dynamic employee-owned company, a professional working environment with career development potential, flexible hours and a competitive salary package based on qualifications, skills and experience in a quality-driven and client-focused company.

Our commitment to you

Fostering gender balance, diversity and acceptance of flexible working is central to the way GHD Advisory does business. We are proud to be an attractive place for talented people to thrive and pursue their careers within a professional, friendly and inclusive culture.

In addition to a competitive salary, GHD Advisory provides attractive career options including professional development via our GHD Business School, additional leave, and family-friendly flexible work arrangements.

Why GHD Advisory

Why waste a single day doing work that isn't an investment in your future? At GHD Advisory, you will join a team of passionate individuals, many of them leaders in their field, who are also the owners of our business. Our 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: passion, collaboration, imagination and values that match our own?

How do you apply

1. Select the "Apply Online" button below
2. Please allow up to 10 minutes to complete the questions included in the application form
3. Upload a copy of your updated cover letter, CV and academic transcript/s.

Applications close 12th October 2020

What you need to know about the recruitment process

We want you to have a positive experience, and at GHD we do this by utilising technology to keep the process timely and easy to complete. We know you are busy, so we may use processes such as video interview (pre-recorded) and psychometric assessments (online) that you can complete at a time and place convenient for you.

If your application passes the initial shortlisting stage, you will be invited to complete one or both of these assessments within a set deadline. We will give you the instructions at the time, but as a guide, you will have approximately 72 hours to complete these from when the invite is sent.

As most communication is via email, we recommend that you use an email address that you check regularly

For more information on GHD Advisory, please visit http://www.ghd.com/advisory
For more information on being a graduate at GHD, please visit http://www.ghd.com/graduates

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.