Graduate Electrical, Electronic or Telecommunications ICT Engineer (Security & ICT Consultant) (Rolling Intake)

The Role

Security Consulting Group (SCG) is seeking Graduate Engineers in the fields of Electrical, Electronics or Telecommunications (ICT) Engineering to join the Canberra team focusing on the delivery of Defence and Government projects.

As a Graduate Engineer with SCG you will gain insight into all areas of security and ICT design and consulting, including construction and project management. Your role will be to assist our Senior Consultants and Engineers in the delivery of our Security and ICT projects, both small and large. 

Utilising your engineering skills and technical knowledge, you will work closely with our team of dedicated well-known industry leading professionals to help design and deliver security and ICT services for building and infrastructure projects across a broad range of market sectors, focusing primarily on Defence and Government, or clients with complex security environments. 

Skills that you will develop and gain as a Graduate Engineer with SCG will include:

• Ability to design sophisticated and highly integrated electronic security systems comprising of electronic access control, CCTV Surveillance and perimeter intrusion detection systems and the associated communications network infrastructure.
• Proficiency in the use of Computer Aided Design programs (Autodesk REVIT) as used in the building construction industry with full training provided.
• Ability to effectively work with and collaborate with Architects, other Engineering disciplines, Project Managers, Builders, Trades, and other stakeholders in order to deliver successful projects.
• Learning to think critically and using the engineering design process to solve unique challenges.
• Construction site inspection and project delivery experience.
• Project management and consultancy skills.

Our team in Canberra is expanding and we currently have graduate opportunities available.

What We Offer

As a graduate with SCG we offer an excellent opportunity to take the first step in your career as a Security and ICT services consultant. By working with SCG you will have the opportunity to:

• Commence an exciting career path in the highly specialised field of security and ICT design and engineering.
• Learn and gain knowledge from industry leading individuals in the security industry.
• Work on challenging and unique projects around Australia and internationally.
• Develop your project management skills and experience.
• Flexibility of position location and opportunities to travel.
• Enhance your career and professional development with further learning and professional memberships.
• Develop specialist skills in security consulting whilst servicing clients across the public and private sectors.
• Develop your ability to collaborate and work effectively with teams from other offices to deliver high quality outcomes for our projects and clients.
• Develop strong communication skills, build your personal brand, and broaden your network.

In return, we encourage all of our team members to lead by example and actively promote teamwork and collaboration by involving and immersing yourself in the business, whilst having fun and celebrating our success.

We also offer an opportunity to start earlier as an Engineering Intern, before the official start date, while you complete your university studies.

Who We Are

Security Consulting Group is an Australian company that provides independent security and communications engineering, and security threat and risk consultancy services, for building and infrastructure projects across a broad range of market sectors, focusing primarily on clients with complex security environments including Justice, Defence, Government and Transport.

Founded in 2014, we have since grown to become one of Australia’s largest and most experienced security and ICT services consultancies, with offices in 6 states and territories, and a large team of security consultants, engineers and project managers drawn from diverse security backgrounds.

Our team consists of specialised, well-known industry leaders in the security advisory and construction industry, from Government, Defence and multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy backgrounds. We also boast the largest team of SCEC-approved Security Consultants in Australia, who are authorised to assess, advise, and undertake the design of physical and electronic security solutions for our Australian Government and Defence clients. 

We are proud to provide professional and specialised services to clients and major projects which include:

• Physical and Electronic Security Engineering Services
• ICT and Network Engineering Services
• SCEC Consultancy
• Security Risk Management
• Security Audits, Reviews & Assessments
• Firing Range Planning & Design

Due to an unprecedented number of projects recently won in the Defence and Government sectors, SCG is expanding our presence and growth in Canberra. This growth has provided the opportunity for new graduates to join us and gain experience within the security industry.

For further information and to discover some of our projects, visit our website; https://www.securityconsultinggroup.com.au

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in the fields of Electrical, Electronics or Telecommunications (ICT) Engineering.
• In your final year of study or have graduated in the past 2 years.
• Australian Citizen or current Permanent Resident seeking citizenship.

Apply

Include the following documentation/information with your application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Official/Unofficial transcript of university results
• Proof of working rights (Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency)

Within your application cover letter and resume, please clearly state why you believe you are suitable for the role, your preferred working location and address the key requirements of your citizenship status. Please also include details about your education, qualifications, work experience, volunteering, and any extracurricular activities.

Due to the nature of our work, a condition of your employment will be the ability to obtain a successful outcome of a National Police Check and an Australian Government Negative Vetting 2 Security Clearance. Please consider this before lodging an application. All costs associated with this application will be paid by SCG.

Please refer to the AGSVA website for any enquiries relating to suitability and assessment requirements to hold a security clearance.