Arts & Social Science Graduates (Jul 2024)

Arts in Communication, Social Planning & Community Development degree disciplines are highly sought after in our Communications and Engagement Team. 

We take pride working collaboratively with our clients to design and deliver engagement programs that foster meaningful and trusting relationships with each project’s community and stakeholders. As Marketing, Communications and Engagement Graduates, you will learn to take the time to get to know the project and the community around to encourage greater understanding, involvement, and investment on all sides, even where goals and attitudes differ.

Our national services include (but not exclusive to):

• Strategic communications advice and content development 
• Stakeholder and community engagement 
• Social policy design
• Facilitation and Community Reference Groups (face-to-face, online and hybrid formats) 
• Indigenous engagement 
• Social media strategy and delivery 
• Bid strategy and report documentation 
• Evaluation and auditing of communications and engagement campaigns 
• Digital engagement
• Graphic and website design 

Your Graduate Program

At WSP, we are committed to nurturing and developing the next generation of diverse WSP Changemakers through mentorship and structured development programs. As part of our global firm, you’ll find the scale and reach you need to do the kind of work the world needs – and the culture and people that make it the best work of your life.

As part of our industry leading Graduate Program, ASPIRE, you will be guided to own your career and drive your success. ASPIRE, is a two-year blended learning experience, offering a holistic approach to development. It includes topics specifically chosen to enhance professional, personal and relationship building skills with opportunities to connect with others across the global WSP network.

Life of a WSP Graduate 

Your path as a Graduate can be a transformative experience. We acknowledge your journey can present challenges and exciting opportunities so here are few things we offer to help you on your way to success.

• Aspire – WSP Graduate Program
• Buddy/Mentorship program – learn from the brightest minds and industry experts in your specialist field
• Diverse Project exposure – put your theory into practice and come and help us solve problems that have meaningful impacts on our community.
• Software training – using the latest digital tools to enhance efficiency, collaboration and project delivery
• Continuous learning in a controlled and supporting environment.
• Professional development – skills training, further education, promotion

How to apply

If you want to help us design the future, apply now to begin your journey with WSP. Be sure you attach: 

• Current resume
• Cover letter telling us little about you and why you are interested in working in our industry
• Copy of your current academic transcript

*Please note: To avoid duplications, submit 1 APPLICATION ONLY to the graduate program. You will be asked if you are open to relocating during the application process.

Applications will close 30/04/2024

Life at WSP

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services firms, bringing together approximately 6,000 talented people across 15 offices in Australia. We are technical experts who design and provide strategic advice on sustainable solutions and engineer Future ReadyTM  projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. 

As a member of WSP's ‘Emerging Professionals Network’, you will embrace your curiosity and work in a culture celebrating different perspectives. With our global scale and reach, you’ll connect with the brightest minds in the field to make the best work of your life.

We strive to create a work environment where you’ll always find new ways to grow – where you’ll design your own path and do what truly matters to you.

WSP is committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equal opportunity workplace. We are proud to promote Indigenous voices and are actively delivering a ‘Stretch’ level Reconciliation Action Plan. Accredited by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice, we also support the LGBTQIA+ community, and encourage all employees to bring their whole selves to work.