Aurecon Australia Graduate Programs & Internships

Engineering Consulting

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure

Whether you’re passionate about making an impact in your community, shaping a sustainable future, or collaborating with designers, engineers and advisors across Asia Pacific, our Graduate and Intern Programmes are designed to help you discover, grow, and succeed.

Your career shouldn’t be ordinary - it should be an adventure. This is your chance to work on real projects, build valuable skills and enjoy the flexibility to balance work and life.

For the curious mind, every opportunity is an adventure and chance to grow. So, what are you waiting for? Your career adventure starts now.

Graduate programme

Our two-year Graduate Programme is the perfect way to start your career adventure. From day one, you’ll be paired with an onboarding buddy, make an impact with community-shaping projects, learn directly from our experts, discover different career paths, and build connections with teams across Aurecon. You’ll have access to loads of learning opportunities to grow personally and professionally, including:

Internship programme

Our 12-week summer programme is designed to give you hands-on experience, guidance from industry experts, and the opportunity to dive into real-world projects. Whether you’re uncovering your passion, developing your skills, or exploring new opportunities, we’ve got your back every step of the way.

Recruitment Process

Our hiring process

We are looking for applicants who are passionate about co-creating a better future for people and the planet. For those who, like us, have in their DNA the need to leave a positive legacy. We aim to build diverse and inclusive teams to develop unconventional and innovative solutions to our clients’ problems.

We generally have a 4-step recruitment process, which may vary depending on the type of role you apply for. We've designed our process to get to know you better beyond your resume, and equally for you to learn more about Aurecon and what we’re all about.

Application – Submit your resume, cover letter and academic transcript.
Online assessment – You will be invited to undertake an online assessment.
Interview or Assessment Centre – If shortlisted, our recruiters will contact you to invite you to an interview or assessment centre.
Offer – If successful, you’ll receive an offer of employment from our recruitment team.

Remuneration & Career Growth

Why start your career at Aurecon?

We know career paths aren’t always linear, and that’s what makes them exciting. We’ll support your growth every step of the way, giving you the tools and experiences to reach new heights. You’re the leader of your career adventure – bring your authentic self, embrace new challenges, and make your mark, knowing we’re with you all the way.

Experience working on real-life projects
Upskill through direct access to mentors and learning platforms
Harness and develop skills to prepare you for the future
Get the opportunity to give back to our communities
Achieve work-life balance with our hybrid working set-up
Join Limelight, a network for young professionals, led by young professionals

Graduate Programme

Graduate Rotations (optional) - Try out different teams and experience a range of roles.
Learn From Industry Experts - Get insights from Aurecon’s top professionals through guided sessions during your grad journey.
Self-paced Learning - Use AureconU and LinkedIn Learning to build new skills.
Employee Benefits - Enjoy perks that support your career, health, and wellbeing.

Internship Programme

Intern Innovation Challenge - Test your creativity, teamwork and problem solving.
12 Weeks of Learning - onboarding, training sessions and Limelight events.
Pathways For Your Career - explore your chance to transition to our Graduate Programme
Get Paid While Learning - a competitive hourly rate while still at university.

Graduate Reviews

Overall Score

4.1

Overall score based on 95 reviews

They Score Best in…

8.8

Office Work Environment

8.8

Diversity

8.7

Work Hours

8.6

Culture

What Graduates Say About Them

I have a lot of flexibility and we work on tier one projects.
The best thing about my job is the flexibility it offers. I really appreciate the option to work hybrid.
Everyone is extremely supportive and helpful. Yet to meet a person that wouldn't assist me.
My team has a beautiful diversity - including leadership. I think I am having exceptionally high proportion of projects I really enjoy.
Opportunities to work on a broad range of projects, both locally and interstate/internationally.

Lack of work especially for grads. Unrealistic utilization expectations.
Unstable workflow at times, very demanding hours during peak periods.
Graduate training seems to be highly reliant on the quality of your projects/team leaders.
Expectation to work unpaid overtime.
The promotion decisions were not made in a transparent manner, and there seems no clear requirement for each level.

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Jobs & Opportunities

Locations With Jobs & Opportunities

Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Darwin, Gladstone, Gold Coast, Mackay, Maroochydore, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth, Sydney, Toowoomba

Hiring candidates with qualifications in

B

Business & Management

E

Engineering & Mathematics

H

Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences

I

IT & Computer Science

P

Property & Built Environment

S

Sciences

C

Creative Arts

Current Jobs & Opportunities

Graduate Job or Program

Our hybrid working model is about flexibility, purpose and working where it best suits you, your team and your client.

Salary

AUD 70,000 - 80,000 / Year

Hybrid work options, working holidays, paid parental leave, cultural holiday swaps, volunteer days

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Graduate Job or Program

Location Canberra, Newcastle, Sydney, Brisbane, Gladstone, Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth

Salary

AUD 70,000 - 80,000 / Year

Hybrid work options, working holidays, paid parental leave, cultural holiday swaps, volunteer days

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Graduate Success Stories

Graduate stories

Sarah Ly

Consultant, Infrastructure Advisory at Aurecon Australia

Bachelor of Business Management at The University of Queensland (UQ)

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Graduate stories

Cat Topping

Consultant, Sustainability & Climate Change at Aurecon Australia

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

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A Day In The Life Of

Day in the life

Hayden D’Addona

Electrical Engineer at Aurecon Australia

Bachelor of Engineering Honours at The University of Queensland (UQ)

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Day in the life

Vaishali Haria

Overhead Line Engineer at Aurecon Australia

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Videos

Your career adventure starts here

We know that careers aren’t just about the work you do - they’re about the experiences, challenges, and personal adventures that shape who you are.

Behind the scenes at our 2025 graduate campaign video

Join Alina Cartas as she takes us behind the scenes of our graduate campaign video in Melbourne.

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Advice

Top 10 interview tips from our recruitment team with Aurecon

Chances are, if you are visiting this page, you are considering a role at Aurecon. We really want you to do well!

How to build your personal brand by Aurecon

You need to own your personal brand and be its master marketer.

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Upcoming Events

Mar
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Engineers Australia

Elevation 2025

Tue 11 Mar 2025, 5:00pm - Thu 20 Mar 2025, 8:00pm • Various locations

Join Elevation 2025 for insights into engineering's future and networking with industry leaders.

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