WSP Australia
WSP Australia Graduate Programs & Internships
WSP offers a range of opportunities for graduates with degrees in: Engineering, Maths, IT & Computer Sciences, Environmental & Earth Sciences, Property & Built Environment, Business / Commerce, Market & Communications.
The WSP story
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transport & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Water and Mining & Energy sectors as well as offering strategic Advisory, Engagement & Digital services. With approximately 54,000 talented people globally, we engineer future-ready projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.
The culture
We make extraordinary efforts to attract, develop, engage and retain the best professionals in our fields of expertise because this is what makes us great. We put the highest ethical standards at the centre of all we do. Professionalism is inherent in our offering. We are humble and act with moral and intellectual integrity, keep our word, treat everyone with respect, support our colleagues, and embrace diversity. We care about individuals and their progress and offer the most fulfilling career development for our professionals.
We aim “to create a workplace that is free from discrimination and offers equal opportunities, based on merit, in all areas of employment, recruitment, training and promotion”.
In Australia, WSP’s diversity council is focused on “diversity training, communications and engagement, flexible working, increased female participation in leadership roles, employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, salary parity and setting integrated diversity performance indicators”.
Social contribution
WSP combines its technical expertise and “understanding of the legal and financial drivers” to help its clients “improve performance across social, economic and environmental aspects of their business”. This can yield results such as emission and carbon footprint reductions, improved stakeholder engagement and the more efficient use of resources.
In addition, our comprehensive approach to Corporate Social Responsibility sits under the banner of WSP with HEART. In alignment with our purpose to help our communities thrive and our Guiding Principles, it is our CSR to do business in a responsible manner. WSP with HEART is a framework that will allow us to:
- Deliver on our commitment to sustainable communities.
- Delivering Net Zero: WSP is committed to halving the carbon footprint of our designs and advice by 2030.
- Indigenous Participation: We exist to create equitable, inclusive and sustainable societies for today and future generations.
The vibe of the place
WSP seeks to recruit “talented, supportive, friendly and open people”. People who “thrive on what they do and value a strong team dynamic”. In Australia, there is an energetic social committee that organises regular get-togethers. Most staff say the upbeat, collegial culture is one of the best things about working at WSP.
Recruitment Process
WSP Changemakers question what's possible and challenge the status quo. We are a group of passionate and collaborative people working together to have an impact greater than the sum of our parts. United by a shared ambition, we create a better future and are eager to put our expertise to the task.
Embracing challenges and asking, "what if we can?" we help communities thrive and inspire new ways of thinking that impact the world around us.
Make your mark on tomorrow as a WSP Changemaker!
- Feb - April Application submission ( CV, cover letter, transcript)
- April Cognitive testing (psychometric testing)
- May 1: One-way video interview (2 questions)
- June - July face-to-face interview (Business / Technical)
Remuneration & Career Growth
Graduate salaries at WSP appear to be at the industry average for the sector.
Beyond the opportunity to work interstate or overseas, WSP pays salary continuance insurance, professional memberships, social club events and social events to network with your peers.
To review WSP's (https://au.wsp.com/wsp-benefits) approach to our employees ‘Whole of Life' benefits:
- Health & Wellness
- Flexible Work
- Global Opportunities
- Awards & Recognition
- Culture & Lifestyle
- Learning & Development
Career prospects
We don’t simply employ graduates; we foster and enrich them. With our two-year Graduate Development Program, you own your career and drive your success.
We provide you with the tools, support, and environment to flourish in your career. The comprehensive two-year professional development program helps graduates quickly assimilate the skills required to be productive and successful as they transition from University to Corporate life.
You will work on “challenging, stimulating projects” and get exposure “to new ideas, technology and innovation”. The company is proud of its leadership framework, which “enables people new to leadership to learn and develop the skills, tools and attitudes they need to succeed”.
Graduate Reviews
- Flexible work arrangements: "Very flexible, I can pick my hours as long as I complete the set hours by the end of the week."
- Supportive team culture: "The people are very nice and kind here. They care very much about my well-being."
- Opportunities to work on diverse projects: "WSP works on a broad variety of projects, leading to diverse and rewarding work."
- Work-life balance: "Flexible work hours, lots of people have different work arrangements and it all works fine."
- Learning and development: "The best thing about working at WSP is the amount of exposure junior engineers get working on different aspects of engineering projects."
- High turnover rate: "The high turnover rate."
- Workload imbalances: "The hours and expectations can be very consuming, and sometimes the pressure of utilisation is a burden."
- Inconsistent team dynamics: "Team dynamic, salaries, progression differs from team to team and depending on your manager."
- Career progression: "The progression/promotion process is quite time-consuming and a lot of effort. There doesn't appear to be a lot of flexibility to finish your graduate role early"
- Graduates on the same pay: "I don't think we do bonuses, and my last pay rise moved me to the same rate as all other 2nd year graduates, most of whom I have more experience. However, I did receive a mid-year pay rise last week, which I appreciate"
Jobs & Opportunities
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