Graduate Program – Tamworth – Graduate Scientist (Feb 2027)

GOTAFE; Tamworth; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD in Tamworth is looking for a Graduate Scientist to join our Agriculture, Ecology and Natural Sciences team. Based in Tamworth, you’ll hold a degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or a related environmental discipline and apply your technical knowledge across environmental projects while developing consulting capabilities.

You’ll gain hands-on experience through our two-year Graduate Development Program, working with scientists, engineers, and other specialists, with

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or a related environmental discipline.
• Strong analytical and collaborative skills are beneficial for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collection and analysis of environmental data using established methods and tools.
• Support environmental research, investigations and assessment activities.
• Assist with preparation of technical documentation, reports and project deliverables.
• Contribute to assessment of environmental risks and develop solutions.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers and other technical specialists on project work.
• Follow health, safety and environmental procedures.

Skills

Environmental data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Environmental Science degree

Environmental Engineering degree

Job description

We're GHD.

We don't do hair. But we do straighten out some of the world's biggest challenges.

We're engineers, scientists, designers, architects, planners, advisors, innovators and change makers, committed to making energy, water and communities sustainable for generations to come.

Since 1928, we've been wholly owned by our employees. Today, we are 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals working in over 160 offices across five continents - Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region.

Who could you be at GHD?

In Tamworth, our Agriculture, Ecology and Natural Sciences team is looking for our next Graduate Scientist!

Based in our Tamworth office and holding a degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or a related environmental discipline, you'll have the opportunity to apply your technical knowledge across a range of environmental projects while developing your professional and consulting capabilities.

A little more about the role can be found below:

• Assist with the collection and analysis of environmental and technical data using established methods and tools.
• Support a range of environmental research, investigations and assessment activities.
• Assist with the preparation of technical documentation, reports and project deliverables.
• Contribute to the assessment of environmental risks and support the development of appropriate solutions.
• Support project activities and work collaboratively with scientists, engineers and other technical specialists.
• Follow relevant health, safety and environmental procedures when undertaking project work.
• Develop your technical and professional capabilities through on-the-job experience, training and guidance from experienced team members.

This role offers the opportunity to build experience across a range of environmental activities, providing a strong foundation for your career while developing your technical, analytical and consulting skills.

Our two-year Graduate Development Program is designed to give you a smooth start to your consulting career. Alongside your peers, managers and mentors, we'll help you detangle any challenges along the way. You'll work collaboratively with peers across other disciplines within GHD, as well as with our clients, and connect across the business to share insights, knowledge and improve your overall technical capabilities.

We're committed to being as inclusive as possible and giving everyone an equitable chance of getting through our application process. If you identify as someone who is neurodiverse or have a disability and need adjustments to any part of the process, let us know in your application form—we're here to help.

Start dates and opportunities

Most of our full-time roles kick off in February 2027, though some teams might have earlier start dates in mid-2026. Plus, there might also be casual work opportunities throughout your final year of study to give you a head start.

GHD: The Power of Commitment

At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment; we live and breathe it every day.
Community impact is important to us, influencing how we work, our projects and how we give back. Our GHD in the Community program partners with not-for-profit organisations so that we can work on pro-bono projects, as well as volunteering and fundraising for philanthropic and humanitarian causes. As a business, we also channel some of our profits into the GHD Foundation, a registered charity that addresses disadvantage and inequality in children accessing STEAM education in the countries where we live and work.

Within GHD, our employee groups and networks help us foster community, find our tribe, and celebrate what makes us unique. These groups play a big part in our global diversity, equity and inclusion strategy, creating spaces for meaningful and safe conversations, connecting with likeminded individuals, and creating a voice to leadership.