Graduate Electrical, Electronic or Telecommunications ICT Engineer (Start ASAP)

The Role

Security Consulting Group (SCG) are seeking Graduate Engineers in the fields of Electrical, Electronics or Telecommunications (ICT) Engineering for positions as Graduate Security & ICT Consultant.

As a Graduate Engineer with SCG you will gain insight into all areas of the firm, from design to 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 amongst our team of dedicated well-known industry leading professionals to help design, coordinate, and deliver security and ICT services for building and infrastructure projects across a broad range of market sectors, focusing primarily on clients with complex security environments. 

Skills that you will develop and gain throughout your graduate experience 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 system and the associated communications network infrastructure.
• Use of Computer Aided Design programs (Autodesk REVIT) 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.
• Ability to think critically and using the engineering design process to solve unique challenges.
• Site inspection and project delivery experience.
• Project management and consultancy skills.

Our team is expanding across all our offices within Australia, and we currently have graduate opportunities available in our Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra and Adelaide offices. This gives you flexibility to apply to work in your preferred location, and to move between locations based on personal and business requirements.

What We Offer

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

• Gain an exciting career in the specialised field of security and ICT engineering.
• 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 others 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 a Consultant/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 communications consultancies, with offices in 5 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 unprecedented growth, SCG has been expanding our presence through all our offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane and Perth, a new office in Adelaide and potentially in Darwin in 2024. This growth has provided the opportunity for new graduates to join us and gain experience within the security industry.

For further information and discover some of our projects, visit our website.

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 Permanent Resident seeking citizenship.

Apply

Include the following documentation/information with your application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Nominate your preferred working location, or preferred locations if your location is flexible
• Official/Unofficial transcript of university results
• Stipulate your current Australian residency status as this is relevant to our licensing and government clearance requirements

Within your application cover letter and resume, please clearly state why you believe you are suitable for the role, your preferred working location(s) 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.