Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Begin your career with Arcadis, ranked 4th in Prosple’s 2025 Top Graduate Employers List for Engineering Consultancies. Our Graduate Development Program is designed to build your technical, leadership, and behavioural capabilities, giving you a strong platform from day one.

Alongside your technical development, you will build the digital, communication, emotional intelligence, and problem-solving skills needed for a future-focused career. You will also be part of a graduate cohort that offers mentoring, networking opportunities, and professional development to support your growth.

You will also be part of a strong graduate community, with regular events including Meet the Legends with our Technical Directors, trivia nights, site visits, and knowledge-sharing sessions. There are also opportunities for global exposure through Arcadis’ Expedition DNA program, with a focus on digital transformation and innovation.

As we continue to grow as a Skills Powered Organisation, you will have the opportunity to shape your career around your strengths and aspirations. Join us to contribute to meaningful, sustainable work in an inclusive and diverse environment that values collaboration, integrity, and development.

Role accountabilities:

Joining our national Environment Planning & Management team, you will gain experience working across a variety of environmental planning, environmental management, and post-approval projects. You will contribute to energy transition and major infrastructure projects, as well as challenging environmental impact assessments. You’ll also join a team with a strong senior presence, working alongside and learning from Associate Technical Directors, Technical Directors, and Senior Technical Directors who are experts in their field.

Qualification & Experience:

Above all, you are motivated by improving quality of life. You share our values of People First, Collaboration, Sustainability, Client Success, and Integrity. You will be graduating in 2026 or have recently completed a degree in Environmental Planning or Science. You will also bring:

A strong interest in the work we do across engineering design, environmental science, planning, business advisory, sustainability, and digital innovation.
Well-developed Arcadian capabilities, including resilience, creativity, analytical thinking, a growth mindset, and the ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Innovative thinking, self-motivation, and a genuine commitment to taking ownership of your career development.
Strong communication and presentation skills when working with peers, clients, and stakeholders.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skill-based approach, where you can hardness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging:

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value and promote diversity at Arcadis and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Veterans and spouses are invited to apply.

Application Instructions

If what you have read aligns with your values, experience, and career goals, we encourage you to apply by following the steps below:

Submit your application using the link below and include your CV and academic transcript. Applications submitted without these documents cannot be considered.
As part of the process, you will complete an online behavioural assessment before moving to the interview and assessment stage. You will receive an email with the details, and this must be completed before you can progress.
We aim to review all applications and let you know the outcome, along with any next steps, by 31 July.

Visit our careers page for more information: Arcadis Australia Early Years.

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