Graduate Project Managers - Northern NSW

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

That’s why we pledge to empower all our people to make a positive impact. Together with our clients and partners, we're applying inspiration and a powerful spirit of connection to respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our world.  

You might think that sounds like a marketing spin, but that’s the lived experience of our graduates, who participate in opportunities across the business, whether in different teams, different locations or different career pathways.  We’re a business built on finding your chosen path in a supportive, collaborative environment.

GHD’s commitments to our people include:

• Community impact.  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.
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements: GHD embrace this to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where GHD people can thrive, this supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.
• Equality and equity: GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities. As part of the company-wide Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) initiatives, GHD have been working towards a more gender equal workforce and leadership teams over the last decade. I&D, Women in GHD (WinG), reconciliation and LGBT+ champions in each region work collectively to facilitate our vision.
• Young professionals: In addition to our internship and graduate programs, our Young Professionals group enhances engagement and supports the social and professional development of each other. We encourage continued professional development through engagement with our internal network of Service Lines as well as professional accreditation and GHD Business School training.

What’s in it for you?

Outside of the technical development you’ll gain working within your team, you’ll also join GHD’s Graduate Development Program. The Graduate Program will connect you with graduates across Australia, New Zealand, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.  It has been designed for future portability, so that no matter where your graduate position in GHD takes you, your learning experience will be impactful and consistent.

During the two-year program, you’ll learn about our business and our values, your team and most importantly, yourself. You’ll develop your decision-making, communication, technical and leadership skills and mentoring. 

We offer opportunities to help explore your career pathways, a structured approach to promotions and salary reviews over your first two years and a culture that is friendly, inclusive and not built on hierarchy.

About the team

Our Newcastle based Project Management team are focused on providing comprehensive and effective project management services for a variety of projects. Working closely with clients, we help them realise, understand and manage a variety of complex and interesting projects across various markets.

GHD employs hundreds of project managers throughout Australia and currently has a team of more than 10 skilled project managers based in Newcastle with a diverse range of experience, including engineers, construction managers and project management professionals. Our local project management team works on wide range of projects including building construction, civil infrastructure, business cases and defence projects amongst others.

The role will be based in our Newcastle office, however we work as a team with our other Northern NSW project managers in Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, and Orange, as well as coordinate with our team in each capital city.

Who are we looking for, and what will you do?

We have roles in Newcastle for 2024, as well opportunities across our other offices - Port Macquarie, Central Coast & Coffs Harbour. 

For these positions, we're looking for students from an Engineering (all disciplines) or Project / Construction Management background who are keen to start their career within GHD.

In the team, our graduates will typically be involved with:

• Work on a variety interesting projects learning from our senior project managers.
• Working in the office and undertaking site visit when required.
• Learning project management skills including, programming, contract administration, programming, cost control, procurement and reporting.
• Collaborate with other GHD teams to contribute to the development of multidisciplinary building and infrastructure projects.
• Utilise software and tools to perform the role including project management, programming and cost control software.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and deliverables.
• Stay updated with industry standards, best practices, and emerging trends

Join our team and embark on an exciting career in project management. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, mentorship from experienced professionals, and the opportunity to work on diverse projects that make a tangible impact.

Students from the Hunter Region will be strongly considered for this position, in line with GHD's commitment to growing and developing local capability. 

What happens after you apply?

Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed by one of our Talent Acquisition (TA) team members who manage each of our regions. If your application is shortlisted, we will get in touch with you for 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.

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 2024. There may also be ongoing opportunities for casual work throughout your final year of studies.

Interested? Apply now.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

 GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where GHD people can thrive, this supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.

ABOUT US

Come together and make a meaningful impact. 

We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD. 

Let's drive real change.

Our Pledge to You

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

That’s why we pledge to empower all of our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. See where your commitment could take you.

That’s the #PowerOfCommitment

Who we are 

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to ensure water, energy and urbanisation are made sustainable for generations to come.