Parental Leave 

Eligible primary carer employees receive 12 weeks paid leave + 6 months superannuation. Nonprimary carers receive 4 weeks paid leave.

Annual Leave 

We offer 23 days of annual leave, (20 standard days, plus three ‘wellness leave’ days).

Purchase Leave 

Eligible employees can purchase up to four weeks additional leave annually.

Loyalty Bonuses 

We celebrate employee loyalty with a $1500 gift card on their five-year anniversary, and a $4000 gift card on their ten-year anniversary.

Bonuses 

Our financial recognition program recognises & rewards individual performances of employees who have contributed to company goals or have exceeded performance objectives. Discretionary bonuses are paid bi-annually following performance reviews.

Employee Assistance Program 

To support our employees and families during times of need, we offer a complimentary employee assistance program that provides immediate confidential counselling support & advice and training opportunities. The EAP also offers networking opportunities, training & well-being initiatives.

Flu Shots & Skin Checks 

We provide the option for all employees to receive a free flu-shot and skin check annually.

Financial Well-being 

We work with external partners to provide topical financial sessions throughout the calendar year.

Wellness Leave  

We encourage employees to take regular breaks of meaningful rest and provide staff with 3 days ‘wellness leave’ to be used within a 12 month period.

Recognition Program 

We recognise employees
who have performed beyond expectations and positively represented the company values though annual employee awards.

Diversity & Inclusion 

We proudly maintain a company Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Policy, to encourage awareness and understanding. We recognise and celebrate diversity days. We proudly deliver diversity reporting to our Board on a quarterly basis.

Networking

We hold regular company events such as team lunches, sporting teams, drinks, and celebrations. In addition, we participate in industry events organised by PCA, UDIA, NAWIC, PIF and other industry and professional bodies.

Culture  

Our leaders cultivate a culture that enables all employees to reach their full potential. We also do our best to ensure that our employees are enjoying their work. Independent, non-executive board directors underpin business-wide governance practices.

Flexibility 

We are committed to supporting employees with a work/life balance through flexible working arrangements.

Career Growth 

With interstate offices, from time to time there may be opportunities for supported relocation where positions become available. These opportunities are in addition to roles that become available to apply for in your home office, to support your development.

Autonomy 

We encourage a culture of autonomy where managers trust their teams to do their best and are supportive of a growth mindset. We do this by ensuring teams have the tools, training and support they need to achieve their goals.

Volunteering 

We support employees volunteering as part of their annual leave entitlement, independently or with our charity partners.

Learning & Upskilling 

We support our employees at every level to continually learn and add to their skill set by providing regular performance enhancement opportunities.

Mentoring 

We support mentoring of our people through programs provided by recognised industry bodies. We invite employees to nominate themselves to apply for PCA or NAWIC’s mentoring program. Essence will reimburse two employees annually
to participate in successful applications to these programs.

Leadership Development 

Managers are given opportunities to further develop their leadership skills through leadership training programs.

Lunch & Learns 

We support our employees at every level to continually upskill by providing structured training sessions and B2B’s with various industry contacts.

Our industry leading team share a collective expertise and holistic understanding of how to successfully deliver projects in across sectors including; Healthcare, Education, Hotels & Hospitality, Commercial, Build to Rent, Residential, Heritage, Retirement & Seniors Living, Retail, Social and Sustainable Design.

Our graduate program has been designed to provide the necessary training and development, that will empower you to meet your highest potential. Throughout the program, you will be closely supported by a dedicated graduate advocate team. You will also have the opportunity to be mentored by leading industry professionals, who will provide ongoing feedback and guidance. The regular feedback will be provided in a constructive and transparent manner to ensure you have a thorough understanding of your areas of strength and any areas that require further development. The performance feedback process will enable us to provide you with extensive support throughout the program, including targeted development and learning opportunities.

The program will span across an 18-month period, where you will move between a variety of projects, teams, and managers to offer you exposure to:

• Different industry sectors
• Full lifecycle of a project
• Undertaking diverse roles and responsibilities

You will be employed as a Graduate Project Manager and will be provided with all the Employee Benefits that come with being part of the Essence Team. The Essence Graduate Program is designed to equip Graduates with the skills and experience required to successfully transition into full time permanent employment with Essence.

Essence is a vibrant and energetic employee-owned and operated project management consultancy firm.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We have focused on recruiting and developing a highly skilled team dedicated to the delivery of an exceptional experience for our clients.

As an Essence graduate, you will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment and be part of and contribute to an excellent culture.

Meaningful work

At Essence you will become an integral part of the team that actively contributes to the success of our projects, our clients, and our business. Our team have been entrusted with delivering numerous significant projects across Australia.

Skill Development & Training

Our program will allow you to develop proficiency in:

• Project management
• Client representation
• Superintendency
• Design management

Support Network

You will have access to our development and training opportunities to help you succeed in your personal and career development journey. Examples include:

• Workshops held by leading consultants in the industry presenting on key topics e.g. planning, services design, sustainability, architecture, fire engineering etc.
• Regular 1:1 informal check-in’s with a dedicated senior member of the business

• Tertiary level qualification or in your final year of study within any of the following:

Building & Construction

Project Management

Civil Engineering

Architecture

• Strong aspirations to learn and grow within the industry
• Have exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop valuable connections with people
• Well presented with a positive attitude

The position is open to all current or future graduates with a passion for building connections, ongoing learning and thrive in a team-based environment. To be eligible you must be in your final year of study or have just graduated from one of the above degrees and have full working rights in Australia.

To apply, you must be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident, at the time of your application. This includes New Zealand citizens already residing in Australia.

Applications Open: 28th May 2024

Applications Close: End August 2024

Start Date: February 2025