AECOM
AECOM Graduate Programs & Internships
Hiring Graduates with a range of degrees including Engineering, Maths, IT & Computer Sciences; Property & Built Environment, Environmental Science, Business/Commerce, Communications, Construction (Quantity Surveying)
We all leave a legacy. What will yours be?
We are a team of over 56,000 specialists working across 7 continents to deliver some of the world’s most influential and transformational infrastructure projects.
Applications open on 1st March 2022, and close on 29th March 2022.
Along with our clients and partners, we have one goal: to leave a positive, lasting impact on people and our planet. We’re driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
At AECOM you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work. You will be encouraged to bring your unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients, whilst being supported to develop your professional and technical skills.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future.
Our clients count on us to think without limits, partnering with them on projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, governments, the public realm, energy and the environment, with the purpose to build legacies for generations to come. Graduates – with their fresh thinking and passion for reimagining what’s possible – are critical to our success.
Our Graduate Program
Our Growing Professional Skills (GPS) graduate program is designed to help you bridge the gap between formal education and the workplace. The program is spread across two years, drawing on a range of personal development activities, exposure to other graduates and business leaders, and a range of topics designed to grow your business and professional skills.
Along with local site visits, technical seminars, mentoring, and internal and external training, AECOM connects you with leading local and global networks that help you learn, grow, and develop.
As an added incentive, your involvement in the GPS program is fully endorsed for those seeking Professional accreditation. If you decide to do additional studies, we will help you examine your options and identify areas of specialisation to support you in your career.
We are excited to be seeking applicants from a wide range of disciplines
The career opportunities at AECOM are endless! As you progress through our recruitment process, you will be prompted to choose your preferred role and location, along with a second and third choice.
We value diversity
AECOM is an equal opportunity employer and our Australian business is one of 106 organisations to receive a citation from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as an employer of choice for gender equality. We have also made a public commitment to help close the gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and other Australians through our Reconciliation Action Plan
Recruitment Process
- Application
Initial application will be required, where you will upload your resume, cover letter and complete some questions asking for basic information. Make sure you download our opportunities document when completing this step - it will be useful later in the process - Create an account with Cappfinity
Next you will be required to create an account with Cappfinity and complete a more in-depth application form including selection of preferred role. - Situational Online Assessment
If you meet our basic criteria following the completion of the Cappfinity application form, you will be invited to complete an online assessment which has been designed for AECOM. (You will be provided approx. 4 days to complete) - One-Way Video Interview
Should you meet our requirements, you will be invited to complete a one-way video interview. (You will be provided approx. 4 days to complete) - Assessment Centre
If successful, you will be invited to participate in either an in-person or virtual assessment centre, which will provide an opportunity to hear more about AECOM, the team and the role.
Remuneration & Career Growth
Numerous benefits and opportunities including:
- Flexible work arrangements
- ANZ wide Connect (young professionals) committee
- Peer reward and recognition
- Service milestone awards
- Paid parental and partner leave
- Options to purchase additional leave
- Competitive renumeration
- Salary packaging
- Gym rebates and more
Graduate Reviews
- There are many opportunities for growth and you can gain a broad exposure to different fields within the company if you wish. There is a good culture for young professionals and many opportunities to participate in career building opportunities (e.g. networking).
- The team is the best part of working at the company. They have been good at helping me adjust and teaching me different technical aspect of the work. Along with the team AECOM provided a lot of resources to be able to learn different software.
- The opportunity to work on the biggest projects with a highly skilled and supportive team that immediately put me to work, encouraging and teaching me to learn new skills and providing tasks where I could apply them. From day one, I felt valued, trusted and relied upon to contribute tangibly while simultaneously being supported to grow, both technically and personally.
- Culture! Culture! Culture!! I still wake up every morning excited to go into the office, work and talk to my colleagues. No company or employer has managed to keep me on my toes for that long.
- My team are supportive, in touch and understanding.They keep my wellbeing front of mind. They are always willing to discuss work load, level, availability, opportunity. No evident drama and is a respectful environment.
- There is nothing bad I can think about. The only slightly irritating thing with any consulting company is having to complete timesheets every week, but that is not something specifically bad about this company.
- The pace of work is sometimes fast and sometimes slow.
- Nothing is particularly bad!
- As a consultant the workload can vary and therefore there can be times with less work and times with more work.
- Sometimes dealing with the IT systems can be a bit frustrating and slow you down.
Jobs & Opportunities
- Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Darwin, Gold Coast, Newcastle, Mackay, Maroochydore, Melbourne, Perth, Rockhampton, Sydney, Townsville