Graduate Program – Tamworth – Graduate Scientist (Feb 2027)

Polnes; Tamworth; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD in Tamworth is seeking a Graduate Scientist to apply your Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering degree across a range of environmental projects while developing consulting capabilities.

Based in Tamworth, you’ll work with scientists, engineers and other specialists, assisting with data collection, investigations and reporting, and you'll join our two-year Graduate Development Program, gaining on-the-job training and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or related environmental discipline.
• Willingness to develop professional and consulting capabilities.
• Ability to assist with data collection using established methods.
• Interest in environmental research, investigations and assessments.
• Commitment to health, safety, and environmental procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collection and analysis of environmental and technical data.
• 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 appropriate solutions.
• Support project activities and collaborate with scientists, engineers and other specialists.
• Follow health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Develop technical and professional capabilities through on-the-job training.

Skills

Environmental data analysis

Environmental research

Technical documentation

Team collaboration

Health and safety awareness

Education

Environmental Science / 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.

A frizz-free application process:

We want your journey to be as smooth as possible, so here’s everything you need to help you prep like a pro:

• Your CV: This gives us a snapshot of what you’ve studied and your experiences, both paid and unpaid.
• A cover letter: Think of this as your chance to show us where you’d love to grow within GHD, while letting your communication skills shine.
• Your transcript: This helps us understand what you’ve been learning, from your core subjects to the electives that sparked your curiosity.

Your journey to joining GHD:

• Virtual Assessments: If you make it through the first stage, you’ll record some answers to a few straightforward questions and complete some cognitive games. This helps us get a better sense of your work style and alignment to GHD Graduate roles.
• Meet the team: If you’re successful, you’ll have a face-to-face interview (wherever possible) with your prospective team. We’ll chat through some behavioural based questions to learn more about your skills and experience. It’s also a chance for you to get to know us!
• Offer: Congratulations! We’ll talk through all the finer details, like salary, your start date, our onboarding process and what to expect before your first day.

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.

Ready to shine?

If you’ve got your documents polished and prepped, the application should only take 10-15 minutes.

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.