GHD Graduate Program 2025 - Graduate Security Engineer - Building Engineering and Marine

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. 

If you want to start a career with impact, whether solving everyday problems through to tackling some of the great challenges our clients and communities face, you’ll find that here.  That’s why we pledge to empower all our people to make a positive impact and ensure you’re provided the necessary training and experiences to make those aspirations a reality.

We know community impact is important to our staff.  Our GHD in the Community program partners with not-for-profit organisations to provide opportunities to work on pro-bono projects, volunteering and fundraising for philanthropic and humanitarian causes.  As a business we also funnel some of our profits into the GHD Foundation, a registered charity that works to address disadvantage and inequality in children accessing STEAM education in our countries of operation.

What does being a Graduate mean for you?

Outside of the technical development you’ll gain working within your team, you’ll also join GHD’s two-year Graduate Development Program. The Graduate Program will connect you peers across Australia, New Zealand, the broader Asia Pacific region and the Middle East.   

Who are we looking for?

Our Security team based in Brisbane is looking for a Graduate Security Engineer that is keen to forge their career in this multidisciplinary and dynamic team.  Within this 20 strong national group of Security Engineers, Designers and Drafters, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a variety of local, national and international projects whilst being connected with a global business with over 10,000 professionals.

What will you do in the role?

• Work closely with industry experts to design and develop complex protective security systems incorporating High Security Alarm, Electronic Access Control and Building Management, CCTV including AI analytics and Communications and Radar Systems 
• Work collaboratively with an experienced team on joint venture and iconic projects including large critical infrastructure projects in Defence, Transport and Infrastructure 
• Develop threat and risk profiles collaboratively to complete Security Risk and Threat Assessments with our Cyber and Physical Security Risk team including investigative crime and terrorism event statistics 
• Develop and review designs using modelling systems in a 3D BIM environment to determine:
•  Physical Security Vulnerabilities to defend against real world threats and events:
  • Terrorism Attacks (Hostile Vehicle Mitigation and Explosive and Blast Events) 
  • High Security Facilities (Vaults and Armouries) 
• Determining CCTV Camera Functions:
  • Facial Identification 
  • Facial Recognition etc.
  • License Plate Recognition
• Electronic Access Control Functions:
  • Biometrics (Retina and Hand Scan)  

We’re looking for individuals who:

• Has recently graduated or will graduate at the end of the year with a degree in (Electrical Electronics, Computer Systems or Security Risk Management)   
• Is passionate about the consulting industry
• Strong communication teamwork and communication skills
• Any prior experience in an engineering environment will be highly regarded

What does the rest of GHD’s process look like?

Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed by one of our Talent Acquisition team members who manage each of our regions.   From there, the rest of our recruitment process includes:

• A Video Interview, where you’ll get the chance to introduce yourself and make another positive impression on both our TA team and hiring managers.
• Formal interviews, either in person or via MS Teams.  Prior to our interview we’ll also ask you to go through some online testing through one of our providers, Saville.
• An offer, where we’ll go through your salary package and the start date for our program, as well as flagging our background checking process.
  In our application process, we want to be as inclusive as possible to ensure everyone has an equitable chance of proceeding through.  If you identify as someone who is neurodiverse, or who has a disability and may require changes to any of the processes outlined above, please respond to the question at the start of our process and we’ll be in touch where appropriate.

How do you apply? 

1. Select the "Apply" button

2. Please allow up to 10 minutes to complete the questions.

3. Upload a copy of your updated cover letter, CV and academic transcript/s.

If you’re successful through our recruitment process, your full-time position will start in February 2025. There may also be ongoing opportunities for casual work throughout your final year of studies.