Hybrid role - must be located in greater Melbourne Area

Full Time Contract (12 months renewable)

Commencement - Late January 2026 (with opportunity to start earlier for the right candidate)

Position Overview:

Straterra is recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading Melbourne consultancy seeking an Engineering graduate with up to two years’ experience, to join a highly experienced consultant team based in Melbourne. The team provides a wide range of services to customers including project management, specialised engineering technical advice, HSE expertise, process safety expertise, regulatory compliance and enterprise risk management support. You will enjoy undertaking project work and collaborating with clients to achieve the clients’ objectives of safely and efficiently completing projects in the manufacturing and energy sectors, which may include oil and gas, renewables, and energy transition projects. You will learn, grow and develop as a well-rounded industry professional and specialist alongside a team that care and are committed to a quality service and approach.

Recent engineering graduates, or other tertiary qualified STEM disciplines with a demonstrated interest in process safety and HSE risk management and sustainability, are encouraged to apply.

About Our Client:

With a team of 70 multi-disciplinary professionals and over 25 years of proven delivery, our client has built a strong reputation in project management and consulting across energy, resources, and infrastructure. Their vision is to help businesses operate safely and resiliently, applying deep expertise to deliver practical, risk-based solutions.

Our client's collaborative approach creates shared value for all, as they support customers' best practice Health Safety & Environment risk management systems and programs, emergency preparedness, response and recovery capabilities, as well as regulatory and governance compliance.

Working with experienced team members delivering trusted consultancy services, and risk-based industry specific solutions this is an opportunity to provide unparalleled impact, resolution, resilience and sustainable business practices for every client.

Responsibilities:

Initially assisting other senior consultant team members working on customer projects including Safety Case workshops (such as HAZID/HAZOP/LOPA/SIL/ ALARP), Health Safety & Environment (HSE) management system assessments, development of HSE management plans, and regulatory compliance reviews, and general customer project support.

Assisting with the development, review, and update of Safety Cases, HSE management plans, environment plans and associated regulatory submissions for customer projects.

To develop working relationships with customer Safety Case or HSE management plan stakeholders such as plant operators, engineers of other disciplines and supervisors by making valuable contributions as a member of the customers team to problem solve and achieve successful outcomes.

Enhancing effective working relationships with customers, project and regulatory stakeholders and other consultant team members.

About You:

You have a graduate degree in Chemical Engineering or similar STEM based qualifications with a demonstrated interest in process safety/engineering, HSE risk management and sustainability.

Graduates with up to 2 years’ work experience in a similar role preferred.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently whilst collaborating with others to meet shared project objectives and deadlines.

Sound interpersonal and collaborative skills and enthusiasm for finding solutions.

Strong problem-solving skills and proven ability to meet deadlines.

Self-disciplined with excellent time management skills.

Australian Citizenship or rights to work in Australia.

Hold a current driver’s licence.

Other Benefits:

Study assistance, and professional memberships subsidised/sponsored by Company.

Learning and development mentoring support to facilitate effectiveness in the role and personal growth.

Potential for a variety of assignments in the medium term to gain experience across different industry sectors and client roles.

Employee Assistance Program to support your physical, mental, and social wellbeing.

Other benefits include regular company networking/social events, salary sacrificing and supplied corporate uniform/PPE (where required)

How to Apply:

If you are a recent engineering graduate (or STEM-qualified) with a commitment to safety, risk management and sustainable practices, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this position.