Job Description
Douglas Partners Pty Ltd is an employee-owned and Australian industry-leading geotechnical, environmental and groundwater consultancy employing over 600 people throughout 19 offices, with 14 NATA-accredited laboratories across Australia.
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Our core values-People, Integrity, Improvement, Excellence-guide everything we do. We prioritise safety, foster an inclusive culture, act with integrity, continuously strive for improvement and are committed to sustainability and excellence in all our work.
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To learn more about our company values, visit

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As part of our National Graduate Program, you'll join a team of technical specialists working on projects that help shape land development, environmental management and remediation outcomes across Australia.
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About the Company
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Douglas Partners Pty Ltd is an employee-owned and Australian industry-leading geotechnical, environmental and groundwater consultancy employing over 600 people throughout 19 offices, with 14 NATA-accredited laboratories across Australia.
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Our core values-People, Integrity, Improvement, Excellence-guide everything we do. We prioritise safety, foster an inclusive culture, act with integrity, continuously strive for improvement and are committed to sustainability and excellence in all our work.
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To learn more about our company values, visit

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As part of our National Graduate Program, you'll join a team of technical specialists working on projects that help shape land development, environmental management and remediation outcomes across Australia.
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About the role
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Ready to take your engineering degree beyond the classroom?
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Douglas Partners is looking for a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join our Townsville office.
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This role is ideal if you're interested in applying engineering principles to real civil infrastructure, land development, ground investigation and construction projects.
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You'll be supported by local technical specialists while building practical experience across both field and office-based project environments.
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What you'll do day to day
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As part of the graduate program, you'll gain hands-on experience working on real geotechnical and construction projects, including:
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Getting out on site and participating in geotechnical investigations, fieldwork and construction projects;
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Logging soil, rock and groundwater conditions and recording clear, accurate field observations;
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Collecting samples and coordinating testing with laboratories, drillers and subcontractors;
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Turning field and laboratory data into practical insights about subsurface conditions;
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Assisting with reports and technical documentation that guide real project decisions; and
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Solving complex geological and geotechnical challenges using industry software and analytical tools, contributing to projects involving landslides, hazard and risk assessment, foundations, and rock and anchor design.
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What we're looking for
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You don't need to know everything on day one. We're looking for graduates who are curious, practical and keen to learn. You may be a strong fit if you have:
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A degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering or a related discipline;
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A willingness to work outdoors on project sites as well as in the office;
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Robust observation, communication and organisational skills, with a practical approach to problem-solving;
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A current Australian Manual Driver Licence; and
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A Construction White Card (or willingness to obtain one prior to commencement).
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What you'll gain from the graduate program
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Our graduate program is built around learning by doing.



Through fieldwork, project experience and mentoring, you will:
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See firsthand how ground conditions influence design, construction and project decisions;
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Coordinate field investigation activities;
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Collect and interpret field data for technical modelling and reporting; and
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Build confidence managing the uncertainty that comes with engineering geology and geotechnical engineering.
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Benefits of working with Douglas Partners
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At Douglas Partners, you'll be supported to grow and thrive through:
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Diverse, meaningful project work across a range of sectors;
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Coaching and mentoring from experienced industry leaders;
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Further educational support, including tuition fee assistance and study leave;
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Bonuses for industry accreditations;
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Flexible work arrangements;
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5 weeks' annual leave after 5 years of service;
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Access to Sonder, our health and wellbeing partner, providing support beyond a traditional Employee Assistance Program;
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Discount offers through our Douglas Good Deals platform; and
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Opportunities to work across Australia, with 19 offices in regional and metropolitan locations.
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Where it can take you
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This is more than just a graduate role - it's an opportunity to build a long-term career with us.
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We believe in promoting from within, and many of our technical specialists, project managers and people leaders began their careers through graduate pathways similar to this one.
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Career pathways may include:
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Geotechnical design and analysis;
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Foundation engineering;
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Slope stability and earthworks design;
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Retaining structures and excavation support;
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Ground modelling and interpretation;
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Construction phase support and verification; and
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Geotechnical risk assessment and hazard analysis.
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Applicants must have full Australian working rights. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

📌 Graduate Geotechnical Engineer (Townsville)
🏢 Douglas Partners
📍 Townsville