Sustainability & Environment - 2025 Graduate Program

We are currently accepting applications for our 2025 Graduate Program. 

What our two-year Graduate Program offers:

John Holland is on the lookout for the next generation of construction talent to join our 2025 Graduate Program. Embark on a transformative career path that begins with your unique strengths and passions in mind.

What our two-year Graduate Program offers:

• Total Fixed Remuneration (TFR) $92,000.00 Inclusive of Superannuation reviewed annually so that you are rewarded for your effort and dedication.
• A learning journey that meets you where you’re at with individualised learning to grow your skillset.
• Mentoring opportunities with colleague's who are considered experts in their field, and who care about your future.
• Work that has purpose. We build some of the most exciting projects in the country.  You’ll be contributing to legacy projects that transform the lives of everyday Australians and New Zealanders.

What your role may include:

• Developing and implementing sustainability strategies and plans in alignment with the company's sustainability and environment goals.
• Conducting environmental assessments, audits, and compliance checks to ensure projects adhere to legal and contractual environmental requirements.
• Managing environmental risks, including contamination management and the implementation of mitigation measures.
• Consulting with clients, state governments, traditional owners, consultants, and engineering teams to integrate sustainability and environmental considerations into project design and execution.
• Ensuring projects achieve sustainability ratings and certifications, such as those for green building or infrastructure.
• Collaborating on the development and execution of cultural heritage strategies to respect and preserve local cultural values and artifacts.
• Advocating for the use of sustainable materials and practices, pushing the boundaries beyond standard contractual requirements.
• Participating in the delivery of the company's climate change strategy and other forward-looking environmental initiatives.
• Providing input for social procurement initiatives to foster positive community and environmental outcomes.
• Communicating environment and sustainability objectives and outcomes effectively with project teams and stakeholders.

We have opportunities in the following Business Units for recent Sustainability & Environment graduates.

• Major Projects
• Infrastructure
• Building

Why John Holland?

At John Holland, our purpose is simple – we transform lives with everything we do. 

We’ve always known that infrastructure is about people — our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work every day. 

That’s our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way. 

Be part of the team that’s up for the challenge of transforming lives for good. 

Join Us and Benefit From:

• A continuous learning culture with exceptional development opportunities.
• Generous leave entitlements.
• A commitment to work-life balance with flexible work arrangements.
• An extensive Employee Benefits Program.

Inclusion, diversity and equity

Inclusion, diversity and equity is part of how we work. We want everyone at John Holland to feel that they belong - that's why we're working hard every day to foster a more inclusive culture, backed by a business-wide inclusion strategy to bring about meaningful change. We also have active employee resource groups that support our commitments including those around gender equality and reconciliation.

Make It Yours!

We pride ourselves on living by our values and offering a caring, empowering, imaginative and future-focused career. If that's important to you too, then apply for a position in our Graduate Program.

Start a life-transforming journey today, Apply now!