WSP Australia Reviews

It's a big company and there is opportunity to move around. We also have a flexible but somehow structured process for discussing performance and goals etc. These chats are used to check that you're happy with what you're doing or if you want something different to work on. When you feel you're ready you can also use this time to tall about promotion and whether there is any gap in your skills vs what is expected.

Company has a wide range of commitments; notably the Future Ready and Net Zero stances. Promotes solutions that are adaptive, resilient and sustainable. Involved in transport projects looking to reduce travel time, and in conjunction, VOC Emissions generated by vehicles.

I really enjoy the culture of my team. My direct team understands the workload I should have as a graduate and they do not have unrealistic expectations of my skill level. Our company supports flexible work hours and working from home, which I think is very important for myself and many people. My team generally seem to have a good work life balance, but some of the more senior staff seem to be active at all hours (although in some cases I understand this is part of their flexible hours of work arrangements). Hierarchy - we have national executives, regional executives and then team managers, then associates, principals, seniors and other staff. Teams beyond mine, like some of the engineers, seem to have less balance in some aspects of work life, from what I have seen. Work has lots of opportunities to be social, we have young professionals events, office events and our office teams like to get coffee or lunch regularly. Sometimes the more senior staff are harder to get to socialise between work and family commitments.

From what I've seen, there is strong and frequent support for women, ethnic minorities and LGBT. Constant events are held within the company for support, and I feel that the company culture is very inclusive. Company participates in some outreach programs to help promote STEM career opportunities/careers. Specifically supporting SID school which inspires Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders to pursue a STEM Career.

There is a variety of work with lots of training opportunities and opportunities to work across different teams

The whole team works quite closely together, so access and communication with managers is frequent and open. Dialogue is maintained regarding workloads, how things are going, etc. Recognition and both positive and constructive feedback is common.

Office space is nice to be in, with plants everywhere, nice lighting, plenty of non-desk spaces to be used for quick collaboration such as small booths, meeting rooms, whiteboards and large tables. Dress code standard for office work but is not incredibly strict, with casual fridays every week.

Initial application with options to select preferences for sector of engineering etc. Next stage was an online skills assessment, followed by a one way interview of two in-depth questions. This step allowed for unlimited time to read the questions and prepare an answer, which was greatly appreciated as this allowed time to really think and provide a truthful answer. After being successful in both these stages, a video interview with a few members of the company from the team I would be joining was conducted. Following this was a phone call with an offer. After accepting offer, references were asked to fill out a written reference through a 3rd party service. In the lead up to starting the job, there were monthly graduate pre- start sessions that covered different areas of the business and what they do.

Annual Salary Reviews make me feel like I won't have to force a conversation about my salary and that it will always be focused on by the senior members of the team allowing me to focus on just doing good work, knowing it will be recognised. Employee recognition rewards, Employee assistance program, Working outside office agreements, Self funded additional leave, gym membership discounts, private health insurance benefits, social club events, professional industry membership support, etc

Formal graduate and on boarding training is quite comprehensive, however is quite generalised as is only natural in a company with such diverse roles. Topics include company specific policies and safety procedures, general health and safety (e.g. ergonomics, wfh safely). Graduate program deals with how to foster emerging professional roles, communication and expectations, managing time, etc. On the job training is great as there is opportunity to work on a wide range of projects. Colleagues have a wide range of knowledge to share.

I work 37.5 hours per week and the company advertises that they support flexible working - the core hours are 10-3 pm where you are expected to work, but can start/finish early or late. I don't know of anyone that takes advantage of this in my team though. I have gone on work field trips and had the option to get overtime or take it as time in lieu.

Company has publicly committed to reduction in carbon footprint, and a core pillar of its design work is the focus on things being prepared for the future, which includes a focus on environmental impact and being able to adapt to environmental changes.