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As a specialist consultancy with a staff of over 200 and many offices Douglas Partners offers challenging opportunities for diverse experience and career advancement.

Positions Available

1. Graduate Engineers: We believe in "growing our own" so each year our major offices aim to employ new graduates. Applications should be made in August or September. Honours or good graduates with a practical approach are preferred.

2. Senior Consultants: We also provide career opportunities for experienced geotechnical, geoenvironmental and groundwater consultants who are client focused and prepared to add value to our business.

Employment Conditions and Benefits

Douglas Partners offers a range of employment benefits including:

* competitive pay based on performance
* financial support for professional association fees
* financial support for post graduate studies
* comprehensive training and career development
* study leave
* incentive bonus plus prospects of share ownership
* friendly work environment
* challenging technical problems
* opportunities to work outside and travel
* promotion based on merit


Graduate Development Program

Douglas Partners encourages Continuing Career Development for all our staff and have a comprehensive Graduate Development Program in place to build a new graduate's knowledge and skills in both Douglas Partners business and your own areas of professional interest. As a new graduate, you will generally be rotated around a variety of geotechnical and environmental field and office work where you can learn to apply your uni skills, tackle new challenges, and continue to develop your professional expertise. As part of our Quality Management System we have a comprehensive series of Manuals that clearly set out all aspects of how to carry out field work, provide consulting advice and manage projects.

We aim to support your development through formal induction, on and off the job training and internal and external career development activities.


Graduate Recruitment


Qualities
We seek high achieving people who have excellent communication and analytical skills, excel in a team environment and have a 4-year degree in Geotechnical, Environmental or Civil Engineering.

Selection Process
Each year Douglas Partners recruit from a broad range of applicants to include Environmental, Geotechnical and Civil Engineering graduates. Our selection process is thorough and generally takes place between August to October each year.

Interview
Interviews usually take place in September with one or more line managers and a human resources officer. During your interview we discuss your academic achievements, future goals and work experience.

Making your Application
Applications for graduate employment generally close 31st August. To apply please forward your resume, copies of your academic record, and covering letter to:

Human Resources Officer
Douglas Partners Pty Ltd
PO Box 472
West Ryde
NSW 1685
Fax (02) 9809 4095
Email: employment@douglaspartners.com.au

Queries should be directed to Human Resources Officer:
Tel: (02) 9809 0666



Work Experience Programs

Douglas Partners offers Industrial Training for students from December to February each year whereby students are given work experience in various departments of the company working on specific projects. Applications are invited during July/August each year. The selection process for Industrial Training positions involves an interview with a line manager and a human resource officer.

To apply please forward your resume and a covering letter to:

Human Resources Officer
Douglas Partners Pty Ltd
PO Box 472
West Ryde
NSW 1685

Fax (02) 9809 4095
Email: employment@douglaspartners.com.au

Queries should be directed to Human Resources Officer:
Tel: (02) 9809 0666

To download a copy of our Graduate Brochure please click below:

Download: GraduateRecruitment.pdf
 
GEOTEHNICAL ENGINEER OR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST - MELBOURNE
(Monday 10th March 2008)
 

We currently have a career opportunity in our Melbourne office for a geotechnical engineer or engineering geologist with 5 years experience to participate in a diverse range of interesting projects.



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GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERS/ENGINEERING GEOLOGISTS - TOWNSVILLE
(Friday 29th February 2008)
 

We are seeking to employ Geotechnical Engineers and Engineering Geologists to assist with an increasing workload and client base in our Townsville office.



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GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERS/ENGINEERING GEOLOGISTS - WOLLONGONG
(Friday 29th February 2008)
 

We are seeking to employ Geotechnical Engineers and Engineering Geologists to assist with an increasing workload and client base in our Wollongong office.



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GRADUATE GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER - MELBOURNE
(Wednesday 27th February 2008)
 

We currently have a career opportunity in our Melbourne office for a Geotechnical Engineer to participate in the investigation, design and construction of a diverse range of interesting projects.  You need to have a current manual driving license and enjoy working outdoors.



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GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERS - NEWCASTLE
(Tuesday 26th February 2008)
 

Douglas Partners Newcastle branch (a winner of the Newcastle Division Awards of Engineers Australia) is seeking to employ Geotechnical Engineers to assist with an increasing workload and client base.



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ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER/CONSULTANTS - WOLLONGONG
(Monday 25th February 2008)
 

DP is currently seeking to employ Environmental Engineer/Consultants for contamination assessment and remediation projects in our Wollongong office.



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EXPERIENCED ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS/SCIENTISTS - SYDNEY
(Sunday 24th February 2008)
 

Douglas Partners are currently seeking to employ experienced Environmental Engineers/Scientists for contamination assessment and remediation projects in our West Ryde office.



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GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERS/ENGINEERING GEOLOGISTS - SYDNEY
(Saturday 23rd February 2008)
 

Douglas Partners Sydney are seeking to employ Geotechnical Engineers and Engineering Geologists to assist with an increasing workload and client base.



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