Climate Change and Sustainability Services Graduate Program (Rolling Intake)

Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond. 

The Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) team is the biggest sustainability consulting team in Oceania. Our multidisciplinary teams help companies understand the risks and opportunities arising from climate change and sustainability issues, advising a large proportion of the ASX 200 to help them drive performance beyond their bottom line.  

Our team works across the full spectrum of sustainability and climate change issues, including environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) strategy, outcomes measurement, climate risk and decarbonisation, human rights and modern slavery through advisory and assurance engagements.  

What’s in it for you?   

 As a graduate, you’ll be part of our 12-month graduate development program that has been developed for graduates in all service lines, and is focused on connection, learning and celebration.

The program will provide you with the opportunity to network with your peers from other service lines and geographies. Running in parallel to your technical learning, you will develop leadership skills to become a successful graduate, and as you grow as a transformative leader.

As a Climate change and sustainability services graduate, you’ll take part in:

• Technical training across our sustainability, climate change, outcomes measurement, community impact and environment, health and safety competencies
• Soft skill and interpersonal training such as presentation training, project management, reporting writing and client engagement skills
• Participation in our Annual Oceania CCaSS training event which incorporates technical training with high calibre external presentations and thought leaders

  Your key responsibilities 

• Work on a variety of EY clients from small business to multinational corporations
• Assist EY clients with greenhouse gas emissions and energy monitoring, reporting and reduction opportunities
• Contribute to providing independent assurance of a client’s sustainability report by checking the accuracy of reported data and statements in its sustainability report
• Develop or assess client’s climate change and sustainability strategies, sustainability reports and data collection processes
• Assist clients with understanding new and emerging sustainability reporting standards, including climate-related disclosures
• Gain an understanding of the political, regulatory, market and community drivers related to sustainability and identify how they might impact on a client

  What will you bring to the team?

Here’s our ‘wish list’ but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go.   

• A passion and desire to change the world for the better
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to change language to suit client audience and needs
• The ability to analyse and interpret datasets (including quantitative and qualitative information)
• The ability to apply self-directed learning to understand new sustainability standards and compliance requirements and apply this information quickly
• Strong business process and analytical skills
• Dedication to collaboration, teamwork and inclusive leadership
• The ability to solve complex problems and adapt to challenging situations
• The ability to think creatively and generate ideas
• Passion to contribute to a better working world by driving sustainable outcomes with our clients

Eligibility 

To apply for our Graduate Program in Climate Change and Sustainability, you are required to be: 

• In the final year of your degree or as a graduate, within 24 months from your graduation date at the time of application
• An Australian or New Zealand citizen, or an Australian permanent resident. If you’re an international student, visit our website to view our International Student criteria to determine eligibility before applying

What you can expect   

• All candidates are required to submit an online application attaching their passport (or alternative photo ID), CV and academic transcript  
• All eligible candidates will be invited to complete an online Job Simulation assessment which includes a video response question 
• Once we review your application and assessment results, you may be invited into an interview or Recruitment Day 
• Please note that it can take up to six weeks to hear from us as we have a rigorous recruitment process in place for our student program roles.  

Acknowledgement of Country 

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. 

Apply now… we’re over 9,000 perspectives in Australia and we’re ready to welcome yours.  

DE&I are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We hold a collective commitment to continue to drive an environment where all differences are valued, practices are equitable, and everyone experiences a sense of belonging — where people are inspired to team and lead inclusively in their interactions every day. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. 

We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at  contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.  

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider. 

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