GHD Graduate Program 2026/27 - Civil & Structural Drafters/Designers in Melbourne

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.

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.

Our Graduate Documentation Technicians will commence with our Graduate Program cohort in February 2027. 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.

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.

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.
• 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.

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 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, 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.