Graduate Sustainability Consultant: Building Performance

Northrop; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor program

Career development

Training support

Exposure to diverse projects

Hybrid work

Parental leave

Wellbeing support

Team social events

Job summary

Northrop is seeking a motivated graduate to develop skills in sustainability, energy modelling, and environmental design. You’ll own real project deliverables, work with experienced consultants, and benefit from a dedicated mentor network and structured professional development.

The role offers exposure to a range of sectors and hybrid working arrangements in a collaborative office culture. You should have a degree in Sustainability Studies or related engineering, with interest in DesignBuilder,

Qualifications

• Degree in Sustainability Studies or related field (Sustainable Building/Design, Environmental/Mechanical/Architectural Engineering, Renewable Energy).
• Experience or exposure to 3D/energy modelling tools such as DesignBuilder, NatHERS, eTool, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Support climate action goals across building projects.
• Test and improve building performance using 3D modelling and energy simulation tools.
• Assist with certification submissions (Green Star, NABERS, NatHERS, BASIX).
• Read drawings to identify opportunities for sustainable performance and prepare documentation.
• Research regenerative strategies for buildings, precincts, and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with project managers, architects, and internal Building Services teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaborative

Consulting mindset

Education

Degree in Sustainability Studies or related (Sustainable Building/Design, Environmental/Mechanical/Architectural Engineering, Renewable Energy)

Tools

DesignBuilder

NatHERS software

eTool

Job description

Northrop is seeking a motivated graduate to develop skills in sustainability, energy modelling, and environmental design. You’ll own real project deliverables, work with experienced consultants, and benefit from a dedicated mentor network and structured professional development.

The role offers exposure to a range of sectors and hybrid working arrangements in a collaborative office culture. You should have a degree in Sustainability Studies or related engineering, with interest in DesignBuilder,