Career Prospects at GHD Australia

There seems to be minimal structure when it comes to career progression, particularly within the ID discipline.

As I have only recently started it is difficult to tell but there seems to be a natural progression based on responsibility and performance

Lots of opportunities

I want to progress Career wise into a Principal Engineer. I think with the support of my experienced colleagues this is a streamlined process.

I feel like there is a jump after being in the company for ~5 years and then no progression points until when you are much more senior.

It appears there is a good path for progression across the company, but it remains unclear what responsibilities are added on at each level, and what salaries can be expected at each level. If I am not earning much more here over the next 5 years, should I stay or go?

The path ahead of me is clear and concise. To get a promotion I need to learn enough to be able to work independently within acceptable time frames and quality.

I have climbed the ranks significantly yet, but i have been exposed to many teams and a variety of work which makes me feel like a have plenty of career progression within this one company.

Best opportunity is to come back with more experience later in career

The company has structures and plans in place to help employees move up the ranks, and in my role it is clear what the prospects are I just don't want to reach those prospects, hence the 5 rating. I have found that if you do good work most of the time, take in & apply feedback and learn from any errors you make, then people generally trust you more.

Moving up the ranks is dependent on how long you have been working at the company.

Mostly experience-based. Can only progress so fast based on competency alone.

As long as you can demonstrate that you've had a variety of experiences and take up additional roles, you will be recognized.

With the training programs in place with graduates, they endorse growth within their employees

GHD don't really have promotions, you tend to negotiate your way based on how much you can charge a client.

Initially just gaining experience and meeting a certain number of years means you move up a band. Opportunities to be involved in extracurricular activities or help with certain team activities.

No such thing as promotions for younger employees. Need to be here for a long time before you move up the ranks

Great opportunities to move around and up

Promotions and career progression are severely limited during the first 3 years as a grad.

There are opportunities for moving between teams, allowing growth of experience. Generally, experience is what allows you to move up the ranks