A fast track to realising your potential.

With the right attitude and drive, we can help you get to where you want to be. Join our CEO and hundreds of others who started their career as graduates with us.

Why Turner & Townsend?

Turner & Townsend will give you the opportunity to work with world class clients on cutting edge projects; to work all over the world; to build a successful career with a company that will offer the highest levels of support and reward at every stage. The role of a graduate will give you a combination of formal training and practical experience in order to develop all the skills required to enable you to become a rounded and successful professional in your chosen pathway.

Work on the best projects

At Turner & Townsend you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting projects in the industry today – whether that means developing data centres for the world’s leading technology firms, or helping keep Australia moving with infrastructure across the nation. The opportunity to be involved in a diverse range of projects across the world will be a big part of why you’ll love working here.

Positive working environment

We actively promote a positive culture, which is supportive, fun and hard-working. To ensure we create an inclusive environment for everyone, we have a variety of employee networks and employee leadership opportunities. We pride ourselves of the talent and expertise of our people, providing opportunities for them to learn and develop throughout their careers, so they can reach their potential. We promote a diverse and inclusive workplace, and strive to create a healthy and safe work environment that promotes our people’s wellbeing. 

Social Functions

Our offices host regular social gatherings where you can network with colleagues, relax and have fun. Among a wide range of events throughout the year, these include bowling nights, summer festivities, quiz nights and the year-end celebrations. We encourage all our people to support local communities and provide paid volunteering days, as well as supporting pro bono projects and fundraising initiatives.

Learning & development 

Turner & Townsend is committed to your development and want to continually improve your skills and capabilities. Our comprehensive learning and development framework provides you both internal and external training opportunities designed to address technical, behavioural and leadership development. We assist you in obtaining professional accreditation with national and global industry bodies such as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), a globally recognised industry body enforcing the highest standards in valuation, management and development of land, real estate, construction and infrastructure. Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) which is the peak body for project management in Australia. In addition to the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) which is the peak body for project management in Australia.

Career development & advancement

We will help you realise your true potential with defined learning and development programmes and opportunities to join company-wide communities that help you build your profile. One example is Your Professional Future, a network of ambitious professionals who help solve key business challenges from recruitment to marketing and technological solutions. If you have the right attitude and drive, we can help you find your place and get to where you want to be. Following completion of the graduate program graduates typically advance to the following levels; professional, senior professional, associate director, director and partner.

Overview

Joining Turner & Townsend as a graduate provides you with a structured learning environment that supports you to become a well-rounded consultant and accelerate your career as far and fast as possible. You will be provided with a development path that is aligned to our internal competency frameworks and supports professional development and qualifications. This will help you monitor and plan your learning needs to support you in progressing in your career with us. The role of a graduate is designed to be a platform to enhance knowledge and gain first-hand experience to support and capture your learning and development needs and achievements.

Key dates

Our applications open in March annually. 

Services

Turner & Townsend offers graduates the opportunity to work across cost management (quantity surveying), project management, and consulting (data and digital services).

Cost management (Quantity Surveying):

Cost management is vital in delivering the best value to our clients and maximising their return on investment. You will support the commission manager by delivering a wide range of tasks to the highest quality standards. Key responsibilities include; estimating and producing cost plans, drafting the procurement documentation, checking and analysing tenders, conducting cost checks and valuations, analysing the numbers for the final accounts and liaising with the client, contractors and designers.

Project management:

Project management reduces risk and helps clients deliver projects in a consistent and improved manner. Project managers are responsible for the day-to-day management of the various aspects of the project, working collaboratively with different disciplines. In your role, you will support the project management commissions, taking responsibility for effectively delivering a vast range of tasks to the highest quality standard. Key responsibilities include; establishing effective processes and systems to be used throughout the project, producing project plans and preparing written project communication materials.

Consulting – data and digital services:

Our consulting team work with clients to transform how programs and projects are delivered. We seek to add value by working closely with stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvements and then drive those improvements through a structured transformation program. Our proven methodologies for capital efficiency reviews, process re-engineering, change management and program management set-up deliver fantastic results across real estate, infrastructure and natural resource sectors. 

What We Look For 

The graduates we recruit are strategic, analytical thinkers who see solutions where others see challenges. They come from diverse backgrounds, but usually have a strong degree, a genuine enthusiasm for how the world works, and a love for learning on the job. 

Some of the desired qualities we look for are: 

• Strong communicator 
• Committed to making a difference 
• Quality driven 
• Exceeds expectations 
• Team player 
• Commercial thinker

Perks & Benefits

We know that to attract and retain world class people like you, you need to feel truly valued and rewarded for the work that you do. That’s why we’re committed to bringing you value-added opportunities to enhance your working experience.

• formal learning and development combined with on the job training
• support to become professionally qualified
• access to a range of online learning tools
• flexibility 
• company social events
• mentoring
• wellbeing
• employee assistance program
• gym membership benefit scheme
• flu vaccinations
• discounted private health insurance
• health and wellbeing assessments
• purchasing additional annual leave
• paid parental leave
• family support scheme
• employee referral scheme
• corporate responsibility – volunteer day
• flexible work arrangements
• banking perks
• travel – novated leasing

Turner & Townsend are determined to make a positive impact on people’s lives through our approach to corporate responsibility (CR) which includes creating a great place to work, integrity in industry, environmental stewardship, and community value. We are committed to achieving better outcomes for our people, clients, and communities, making a bigger impact on the world we live in. Turner & Townsend is committed to undertaking our business in a responsible manner that generates positive and sustainable outcomes for the communities in which we work, and our staff live. 

Each employee has one paid volunteer day to use per financial year at their chosen activity.

Turner & Townsend are part of the United Nations Global Compact and we have aligned our approach to the Global Compact’s ten principles and the Sustainable Development Goals. The global goals have the power to shape the world for the better as we tackle the international challenges of today. We are determined to play our part in achieving these goals to help end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all.

Turner & Townsend’s national charity partner is Variety – the Children’s Charity. They support kids and families facing many challenges through sickness, disadvantage or living with special needs. In particular their focus is on supporting children, facilitating a better education, independence and increasing their self-esteem. In the past we have participated in the Variety Kids Xmas Party and Variety Ice Skating Day.

Turner & Townsend has been involved in various CR initiatives including participating in Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea with the Cancer Council, Breast Cancer Awareness month, and The Smith Family with their Toy & Book Appeal.

Turner & Townsend recognises the significant benefits of having a diverse workplace inclusive of talent across the globe that encourages our employees to collaborate and work together in an accepting and supportive environment. 

We have a Diversity Policy in place that outlines our employees’ rights and responsibilities including ensuring that the workplace is free from discrimination, bullying, harassment (including sexual harassment) and racial and religious vilification. The policy outlines behaviour that is prohibited that is inconsistent with treating others fairly in recruitment, employment or promotion. We provide relevant training in relation to areas such as discrimination, harassment and bullying to all staff regularly including an unconscious bias training program.

Turner & Townsend has a People, CSR and Diversity Working Group that drives relevant initiatives for the business comprised of board and employee representatives. Our committee aims to actively promote a corporate culture that supports diversity in the workplace, in the composition of our senior management and throughout Turner & Townsend as a whole. A specific gender target has been set globally, with an aim to reach 60/40 male/female representation by 2025.

We support the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) which is a not for profit organisation whose mission is to promote and improve the construction industry by the advancement of women. In 2019, a member of our Sydney team won the “Future Leader of the Year” award at the NSW NAWIC Awards for Excellence. In 2020, the Darwin office won the Diversity Award at the NAWIC NT 2020 Awards for Excellence. We are an associate member of the Property Council of Australia (PCA) with Turner & Townsend staff participating in initiatives such as 500 Women in Property program that champions women in the construction industry. Turner & Townsend are also an active member of the Diversity Council Australia (DCA) which is a not for profit peak body leading diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Turner & Townsend actively encourage the participation of Indigenous people across our business, and have partnered with Yalari Partnership Opportunities, a not-for-profit organisation offering quality secondary and tertiary education scholarships/employment pathways at leading Australian boarding schools for Indigenous children from regional, rural and remote communities.

Turner & Townsend is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment for all employees. Part of our overall strategy is to ensure pay equity across our business ensuring employees are provided equal remuneration for work of equal or comparable value. Salary reviews are completed annually, benchmarking salaries against local market conditions. Turner & Townsend submits an annual Workplace Gender Equity Report to Workplace Gender Equity Agency (WGEA) in Australia and is considered compliant with all requirements under the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012.

Turner & Townsend recognises that our company is strengthened by diversity, and we actively encourage the recruitment of Indigenous people, and other disadvantaged groups across our business.

We have developed a comprehensive Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), with a strong vision of working towards further closing the gap in education and employment outcomes to improve the social and economic status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and other Australians through community engagement, working together and the provision of working opportunities. Through our RAP, our aim is to increase respect for differing cultures, encouraging a more trusting environment, a heightened collaborative and engaging workplace and adopt a more in-depth understanding and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Our RAP sets out to achieve this by increasing our organisation’s cultural capabilities, collaborating with local organisations, and partnering and advocating for the social and economic advancement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

A key goal of our RAP to achieve its objectives requires forming partnerships with key organisations that are spearheading innovative programmes consistent with the aims of our RAP. Yalari is a not-for-profit organisation offering quality secondary and tertiary education scholarships/employment pathways at leading Australian boarding schools for Indigenous children from regional, rural, and remote communities. We actively encourage the participation of Indigenous people across our business, through our continued association with Yalari Partnership Opportunities. We are working collaboratively with Yalari to support them in educating Indigenous Children to develop internships, cadetships and graduate programs to provide educational opportunities including work experience to encourage Indigenous youth to morph into the working community during and upon completion of their schooling and university studies.

We support initiatives such as National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) week, encouraging all our employees to participate in the celebrations and activities taking place across the nation during NAIDOC Week. 

Turner & Townsend also recognise National Reconciliation Week, an annual event to celebrate and learn about Indigenous history, cultures, and achievements, and explore how we can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

Our Reconciliation Working Group are actively implementing initiatives and actions, engaging staff at all levels to advance reconciliation across the business nationally.

We also support the Indigenous community by using stationary from Bibbulmun Australia's leading brand of Indigenous/Aboriginal-owned office and washroom products, with part-proceeds benefiting Indigenous communities, furthermore by purchasing Indigenous branded products supporting the Kulbardi Fund.