Graduate Program | SR&T | Sustainability & Climate Advisory

• Tackle real client challenges from day one and shape solutions that make a tangible impact. 

• Access 1-to-1 coaching, mentoring and structured graduate development programs 

• Access flexible work options and industry-leading learning that empowers your future. 

At Deloitte, our Sustainability & Climate team works on real challenges that matter. Our Graduate Program is designed to help you build skills, confidence and clarity about the kind of career you want to grow into. We will connect you with coaches and mentors who are at the top of their game and fully invested in advancing your career, with your growth as our priority. 

Our Graduate Program is a permanent, full-time role from day one, with structured learning, real-world client work, and hands-on projects to build your career. You’ll be supported by a dedicated buddy and coach, flexible work options, and wellbeing support as you grow your skills and confidence. 

Start date: July 2026 or March 2027 

Program type: Full-time, permanent 

Location: Brisbane

Eligibility: Final-year students or recent graduates

About the team  

Within Sustainability & Climate, we have teams that operate across 3 specialist areas: 

1. Energy & Climate - help solve energy and climate challenges for some of our biggest clients. Examples include procuring renewable energy for one of Australia’s largest mining companies, designing energy policy and regulation for various state and federal governments, working on strategies to decarbonise our energy system through hydrogen and bioenergy, electricity market modelling to enable new energy technology and infrastructure. 

2. Strategy & Transformation - provides strategic and operational guidance to help organisations transition to a low-emissions, resilient, and inclusive economy. We drive sustainable transformation for businesses and communities in Australia and beyond. You'll engage in projects from commercialising new ventures to decarbonising operations, focusing on achieving Net Zero by 2050. 

3. Risk & Resilience - we help companies respond to their customers, authorities, shareholders, and communities on their expectations for corporate social responsibility. We help our clients face challenges from corporate governance, risk management, economic, social and environmental aspects giving organisations the tools and insights to build a resilient and differentiated brand and customer experience. 

What will your typical day look like?  

No two days are the same in the Sustainability & Climate Team. At Deloitte, we are at the forefront of the energy transition and operational decarbonisation, guiding major industrial clients through complex challenges with innovative solutions. Our commitment to strategic risk management ensures that our clients not only meet regulatory demands but also seize new opportunities in the evolving energy landscape. Your work will support and drive real change as Australia and the world navigate the energy transition towards net-zero emissions.   

You’ll be in an environment where you’ll learn from experts, tackle real challenges, and grow your skills in a supportive team. Depending on the team and project, you could: 

• Help solve energy transition and climate challenges for some of our biggest clients. 

• Analyse commercial strategies and initiatives to help organisations decarbonise. 

• Help clients take control of their reputation and become more resilient to risk. 

• Manage sustainability strategy, carbon and energy footprint, address issues like climate change and environmental compliance.  

• Corporate social responsibility reporting, energy efficiency management, greenhouse gas emission management and sustainable governance consulting.    

Enough about us, let’s talk about you.  

We’re seeking final year students or recent graduates (within 2 years) to join our graduate program.  As a naturally curious, bright, ambitious and hard-working student, you’ll also:    

• ​Be studying or completed a relevant degree in: Engineering (electrical or mechanical engineering preferred), Mining, Renewable Energy, Science, Environmental Studies/ Science, Climate Specialisation, Social Science, Psychology, Sustainability, Finance, Economics, Public Policy, Geology, Geography, Mathematics/Statistics, Actuarial Studies, Business/ Commerce, or Law.  

• Have strong qualitative or quantitative analytical and research skills as well as a drive for difficult problem-solving 

• Ability to work both autonomously and in a dynamic team environment as well being able to solve problems in an innovative way 

• Interest in renewable energy and climate change 

• The ability to think creatively, generate innovative ideas, challenge the status quo and deliver effectively   

• Combines structured, logical thinking, a robust analytical approach and the ability to define key elements of a problem  

• Fascinated by what generates competitive advantage and sustainable growth for businesses 

Why Deloitte?  

At Deloitte, we focus our energy on engaging and impactful work. We’re always learning, innovating, and setting the standard, making a positive difference for our clients and our society. We put coaching at the heart of what we do, helping our people grow their careers in any direction – whether that means advancing, moving into something new, or even relocating across the world.     

We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. We have a diverse collection of people from different backgrounds, with diverse experiences, gender identities, abilities, and thinking styles. What binds us together is a shared commitment to value everyone’s perspective and to cultivate inclusion, so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong.