Graduate / Junior Consultant Program

Apply now for RMCG's Graduate Program Applications for RMCG's 2026 Graduate Program are now open. We are looking for graduates or early career candidates (1‑2 years) with qualifications and an interest in one or more of the following areas: agriculture, environment, community, water, or resource recovery. Our team of over 70 consultants works from Victoria (Bendigo, Melbourne, Torquay and Warragul), Tasmania (Launceston and Hobart) and remotely from other parts of Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. RMCG provides policy, planning and technical consulting services to ensure a healthy future for the environment, rural and regional industries and communities. What to expect RMCG's Graduate Program will offer challenging and meaningful work, and structured professional development to help you navigate the beginning of your career. Starting in 2026, the successful candidate(s) will receive a 12‑month program that includes professional development opportunities, field work, mentoring and support across RMCG's core business areas and locations. We will work with you to develop a program featuring at least three placements (approximately four months each) across different areas of the business. The placements may be held at different office locations, and some travel between offices and client sites will be required. Areas of interest Agriculture – Farm business management and succession (dairy, horticulture, livestock, cropping, irrigated agriculture); research, development and extension; soil health and sustainable land management; carbon farming and accounting; workforce planning and development. Environment – Catchment management, biodiversity and conservation management, water for the environment, project planning and analysis, resource recovery and waste management. Community – Stakeholder and community engagement, cultural heritage, planning, facilitation, evaluation, co‑design, systems thinking. Water – Integrated water management (IWM), irrigation design and management, recycled water and domestic wastewater management, groundwater analysis, water quality and salinity. Resource Recovery – Waste and water balance assessment, diversion opportunities and processing, reuse opportunities, market analysis and regulatory approvals. Eligibility You have completed an undergraduate degree within the last 12 months or are in the early stages of your career and have one to two years of experience. Your degree or experience is relevant to one or more of the disciplines above. You are an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or an Australian permanent resident. You have access to your own transport for travel between office locations. Recruitment process Stage 1 – APPLICATION (NOVEMBER 2025) To apply, submit a resume and detail in 400 words or less why you wish to apply for our Graduate/Junior Consultant Program and what skills and attributes you can bring to RMCG. Provide a copy of your academic transcript or a statement verifying your qualifications if obtained overseas. We will shortlist applications and inform you if you have progressed to an interview. We will also contact unsuccessful applicants. At the interview you will be invited to discuss your skills, experience, achievements and what you can bring to RMCG. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions of the interview panel. Stage 3 – OFFER (JANUARY 2026) If you are our preferred candidate, we will present you with an offer of employment, with the aim of the program commencing early February 2026. Want to know more or apply? If you have any questions about our Graduate/Junior Consultant Program, please contact RMCG's HR Coordinator Leah McMahon at . Applications can be sent to #J-18808-Ljbffr