Graduate Environmental Planner

We are a passionate team of environmental impact assessors working within an organisation creating meaningful change both in Australia and globally. This role offers the chance to lead diverse high-profile infrastructure assessment projects across energy transport and water sectors.

Being part of AECOM means applying your knowledge and expertise to influence positive environmental outcomes. With Environment Social and Governance (ESG) principles embedded in everything we do our Environment team works closely with designers and engineers to drive real change from the earliest stages of a project. 

This role is for an immediate start. 

How youll make a difference

• Contribute to the delivery of environmental impact assessments and strategic advisory services across all phases of projects from early planning and approvals through to construction and operation.
• Support the coordination of projects across sectors including energy transport Defence and utilities helping to manage project resources budgets and timelines.
• Collaborate with clients multidisciplinary design teams and technical specialists to develop practical and sustainable project outcomes.
• Build strong professional relationships while learning from experienced environmental planning and assessment professionals.
• Be part of a supportive and passionate team developing your technical project management and consulting skills through a diverse range of projects.

Qualifications :

The qualities that help you thrive

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired but if you dont tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply all applications will be considered.

• Recently completed or currently completing (with an expected completion date of mid-2026) a Bachelors degree in Environmental Science Environmental Planning or Environmental Engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Australian citizenship as we need candidates who are able to get Defence clearance.  
• Manual drivers licence.

Additional Information :

Our Recruitment Process:

1. Submit Your Application: Complete the job application uploading your resume cover letter and the latest copy of your academic transcripts as one single document.
2. Phone Screen: You may be invited to a phone screen with our Early Careers Recruitment team.
3. Interview: Attend a face-to-face interview at your local office.

Applications are reviewed as they come in and the role may close earlier than expected so if this opportunity sounds like you we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

At AECOM we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders past present and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses.  Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here:  AECOM

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit 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 using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time