Douglas Partners
Douglas Partners Graduate Programs & Internships
Why choose us
We are an Australian employee-owned consulting firm with over 60 years of reliability and technical expertise in Geotechnical, Environmental and Groundwater. We believe our success is driven by our people. Employing over 600 people throughout 19 offices across Australia!
We have a clear vision and mission that centres on creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where every individual can thrive and make a difference.
We hire the best and help them reach their full potential
We do what’s right for the environment, client, and community. Customers choose us because they trust our name, and people. We earn that trust by always acting honestly and with the highest level of integrity.
We foster a positive, collaborative culture to empower our diverse and inclusive team
Everyone's voice is heard, ideas are valued, and teamwork is celebrated. We aspire for our people to thrive and achieve their best at the things they are passionate about because we care about them and that contributes positively to our business.
We value strong relationships and are defined by how well we manage them
We value open and honest communication, mutual respect, and trust. We prioritise long-term partnerships with all stakeholders, our clients, employees, and suppliers.
We aim to strengthen connections and contribute positively to where we work and live
We are not just committed to delivering exceptional ground expertise, we are also dedicated to making a positive impact on the communities where we operate. We actively engage in initiatives that promote sustainability, community development and social responsibility.
Our Purpose: Grounded solutions for the built environment
Our Values: People; Integrity; Improvement; Excellence
Heath & Safety
At Douglas, we believe that safety related incidents and occupational illnesses are preventable. We proactively identify critical health and safety risks and work to reduce the risk to as low as reasonably practicable. We achieve this by fostering a positive culture of caring, diversity and wellbeing where every person is considered a safety leader and encouraged to look out for one another so that we all go home safe and well.
Sustainability is our Responsibility
We recognise that we have the opportunity to make a real difference to our communities and the environment, for now and for future generations. That’s why we consider the community and environment in the way we conduct our operations and the advice we provide.
The ways we make a difference include:
- minimising impacts from our site investigations;
- minimising energy use and waste from our operations;
- providing solutions that protect the health, safety and wellbeing of the community and environment;
- pro-bono lectures for undergraduate studies at universities;
- support of charitable endeavours; and
- industry sponsor of ARC Centre of Excellence for Geotechnical Science and Engineering
Recruitment Process
Our recruitment process is designed to ensure transparency and fairness. We believe in getting to know you beyond your resume, assessing your skills, experience, and the value you can add. Our process follows these steps:
- April – May Application submissions (cover letter, CV, academic transcript)
- June – phone screenings with HR
- July – face-to-face interviews with Hiring Manager/s, online skills and strength assessments & reference checks
- August – Employment offers are made
To be considered for a graduate or work experience role, applicants will
- Have a keen interest and passion for geotechnical engineering, geology and groundwater;
- Possess excellent written communication skills;
- Be able to communicate honestly and clearly with colleagues and clients;
- Be a passionate learner and adaptable to change;
- Demonstrate a positive 'can-do' attitude;
- Competently operate effectively both in a small team environment and independently;
- Enjoy working outdoors and have a flexible approach that may include operating onsite and in remote locations;
- Ambition for career progression and to eventually train and mentor others;
- Have a Bachelor of Engineer (BE) degree or similar; and
- Full valid Australian driver's licence class C.
Remuneration & Career Growth
Professional Growth
- Ongoing training and development programs
- Further study assistance (paid time off and fees)
- Professional association / Memberships subscriptions ($900 annually)
- Mentorship opportunities
- Industry conference participation
People Benefits
We understand that a healthy work-life balance and comprehensive benefits are essential to overall well-being and job satisfaction. At Douglas Partners, we offer a range of perks to support your personal and professional needs.
Financial Rewards:
- Competitive salary packages and annual reviews
- Annual performance-based bonuses
- Company Shares
- Enhanced Superannuation after 3 years of service
- Referral bonuses
Health and Wellness:
- Annual Wellbeing Allowance
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Douglas Good Deals (our employee’s rewards program)
Work-Life Balance:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Additional 1 week leave after 5 years of service
- Purchased leave scheme
- Sick leave
- Study leave
- Parental leave options
Employee Recognition:
- Rewards and recognition program to celebrate achievements and contributions
Graduate Reviews
- Good work ethics and opportunity to learn from experts.
- The inclusive and welcoming nature of our office and all the people here, and the fact that I'm continuously learning.
- The work culture, and support available.
- The amount of different jobs I can work on in one week. I never get stuck in the same job for long.
- Experienced Mentor opportunities to go the site and learned from experienced engineers. helping hands and open to any questions.
- Fast-paced at times.
- Hours worked can be quite variable due to the nature of projects which can sometimes affect commitments outside of work.
- The most challenging part is the physical labour, but it's also rewarding and helping me achieve a higher purpose.
- Can sometimes be an information overload.
- It would have been much better if there are working alone/remote guidelines.
Jobs & Opportunities
- New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, Northern Territory