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About SMEC Australia

SMEC Australia is a leading global engineering consultancy with a vibrant work environment, offering diverse opportunities to work on impactful projects. With a strong presence in various countries, including Australia, SMEC values innovation, providing employees the chance to contribute to major infrastructure and urban development projects while fostering career growth. 

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Your role

SMEC are actively seeking a Melbourne or Geelong-based Environmental Science or Engineering Graduate with an interest in Waste Management and Resource Recovery to join their growing business.

This diverse and interesting role will require a mix of working onsite and in the office.  The role will be responsible for a range of tasks including environmental monitoring, construction quality assurance, report writing, supporting proposal development and input to various waste management and resource recovery projects.  This is a great opportunity to be mentored by industry experts and develop a long-term career with a global company.

Training & development

SMEC provides a fulfilling career for those eager to make an impact, emphasizing employee contribution to business growth and a commitment to talent development. The company values internal wisdom, offering comprehensive Learning and Development programs to stimulate personal and career growth.

Benefits

Here are the benefits SMEC Australia offers to their employees.

• Flexible work arrangement to support work/life balance
• Ethical client base
• Opportunity to work alongside and be mentored by industry leaders
• Professional Development Programs from graduates to leaders through a mixture of in-house programs and external courses as well as tertiary education financial assistance
• Dynamic career pathways and opportunities to work on projects nationally and internationally
• Purchased additional annual leave
• Generous paid parental leave (primary and secondary)
• Wellbeing benefits

Career progression

At SMEC, they invest in strategies to develop their people and their careers and understand the importance of nurturing talent from within. Their programs include Talent Management and Succession Planning, Graduate Development and Employee Awards.

Work life balance

SMEC understands their employees need to balance their work and personal commitments. The Flexible Working Arrangements procedure includes options to vary work hours, work from home and job share.

Culture & vibe

SMEC prioritizes its people, fostering a diverse and inclusive global environment where over 16,000 employees collaborate to deliver innovative solutions. Committed to equality, they aim to create a workplace where individuals feel trusted, safe, valued, and proud, reflected in achievements like being named an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality. The organization continuously evaluates ways to enhance flexibility, inclusivity, and respect in the workplace, underscoring its commitment to a high-trust, high-performance culture.

About you

SMEC is interested in hearing from recent Graduates with a passion for improving waste management processes. You will have a degree in environmental science and/or engineering and have had some exposure or interest in the waste industry.  

To be considered for this role, you will be/have;

• Enthusiasm for a career in Waste and Resource Recovery, underpinned by a knowledge and understanding of this sector
• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science or Engineering (minimum credit average)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within a diverse and multi-disciplinary environment
• Enjoy working outdoors
• Well-developed report-writing skills

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• smec.com/the-smec-experience
• smec.com/diversity-inclusion-equality