GHD Graduate Program 2026/27 - Civil & Structural Drafters/Designers (Melbo at GHD - China

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Drafting, Modeling, Documentation, Civil Drafting, Structural Drafting, Transport Drafting, Water Drafting, Building Services Drafting, Design Models, Technical Deliverables, Engineering Calculations, Collaboration

Industry

Civil Engineering

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? 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. We're looking for TAFE (Advanced Diploma and Associate Degree) students interested in Civil (Transport & Water), Building Services and Structural drafting and documentation technician areas to join our Digital Delivery team in Melbourne. * You'll assist in working on varied projects across a range of clients as a Drafter, Modeller or Documentation Technician. * Assist in the preparation of technical deliverables in the form of design models and drawings based on engineering calculations sketches. * Collaborate and work on major projects alongside industry leading engineers and designers. * Along the way, you’ll get a broad look at the many career pathways available at GHD—because no future should come with split ends! * In your first year, we’ll focus on the fundamentals of consulting to help you find your rhythm in the industry. * By year two, you’ll have the flexibility to style your development, whether that’s diving deeper into your technical development or soaking up wisdom from your mentors. 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: Here’s what to expect, step by step: * Screening: We review applications as they come in, but be mindful that the bulk of our screening happens after applications close, so don’t worry if you don’t hear from us right away. * Video interviews: If you make it through the first stage, you’ll record some answers to a few straightforward questions. This helps us get a sense of your communication style and what excites you about GHD. * Meet the team: Next, you’ll have a face-to-face or virtual interview 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! * Psychometric assessments: These quick tests give us a glimpse into how you like to work and your strengths in relation to the role, complementing what we learn during your interview. * Offer: Congratulations! If you’re successful, we’ll talk through all the finer details, like salary, your start date, and our background checking process. 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 2026, though some teams might have earlier start dates in mid-2025. 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. Apply now and take the first step toward an exciting career in consulting. 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 [https://www.ghd.com/en-au/about-ghd/our-community-impact] 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 [https://ghdfoundation.org/], 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. #LI-TG1

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Responsibilities

Graduates will assist in working on varied projects across a range of clients as a Drafter, Modeller, or Documentation Technician, preparing technical deliverables like design models and drawings based on engineering calculations and sketches. They will collaborate on major projects alongside industry-leading engineers and designers.