Graduate Environmental Planner

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AECOM is seeking a Graduate Environmental Planner for a full-time, onsite role in Fortitude Valley with an immediate start. You’ll contribute to environmental impact assessments and strategic advisory work across energy, transport and water projects, coordinating with clients, engineers and specialists to deliver practical, sustainable outcomes while ESG principles guide every step. Ideal candidates are recent or near-completed Bachelor graduates in Environmental Science, Planning or Engineering with strong writing and speaking skills, Australian citizenship for Defence clearance, and a valid driver’s license. Application requires one document including resume, cover letter and transcripts. Expect a phone screen and an in-person interview; apply early, tailor your cover letter to highlight EIA experience and stakeholder engagement, and be ready for Day 1 onboarding in person.

Company Description

“I love working in a place where ingenuity is encouraged and the impact is tangible. It’s the kind of environment that pushes you to grow while knowing you’re part of a team that's dedicated to your success.” - Hugo Barry, Graduate Digital Specialist, Ground Remediation Services team

Come grow with us. 

AECOM's environmental practice is dedicated to helping industries, clients and governments meet their environmental responsibilities while protecting the natural environment. We provide advisory and technical services to ensure compliance, manage impacts, and reduce risks, including obtaining permits and approvals, decommissioning and restoring contaminated sites, and tackling climate change challenges and resilience. We focus on preserving habitats, water quality, stakeholder engagement and cultural resources, promoting a holistic approach to environmental impact management at every project stage.

Everyone belongs at AECOM. 

We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer. 

Job Description

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 you’ll 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 don’t 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 Bachelor's 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 driver’s 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: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s 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 aecom.com 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 you’re 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. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll 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 person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.