At Prensa, we’re not just a consultancy – we’re a launch pad for your career! We’re a leading risk management consultancy, with a team of over 300 spread across Australia. We provide pragmatic solutions in health & safety to hazardous materials, contaminated land management, and emergency response
The Opportunity
Our graduates will forge consulting careers in the fields of health, safety and environmental risk management. We pride ourselves on launching graduates’ careers by developing their technical professional consulting skills.
We encourage a wide range of science, chemistry and engineering disciplines to apply. Prensa graduates are highly motivated and enthusiastic, we need you to bring your passion for learning and the ability to offer great customer service solutions to all types of clients. We will then teach you how to provide pragmatic solutions and help you build meaningful stakeholder relationships.
Prensa has a unique hybrid offer for graduates willing to learn a wide range of tasks and responsibilities, making each day varied. Successful candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and will be expected to quickly understand and apply technical concepts related to NATA accreditation, laboratory analytical techniques and Australian/International Standards guidance materials. The role is designed to transition analysts from the laboratory environment to a field-based HSE consulting role. Initially, training will involve working in Prensa’s NATA-accredited laboratory for a period of time, after which you will receive training to support your move into the field and a broader consulting role. During your time in the laboratory, you will perform some of the following tasks:
- Bulk asbestos material testing;
- Asbestos fibre counting;
- Scientific reporting of analytical results;
- Equipment calibrations;
- Maintenance of laboratory assets (including calibrations);
- Laboratory supply stocktake and ordering; and
- Adhoc admin tasks for the laboratory.
As a graduate, you will have:
- A mentor to support you every step of the way;
- Inter-team learnings servicing all client needs;
- Ongoing learning and development in your chosen field;
- Opportunities to diversify across the business; and
- Opportunities to develop strong communication skills
Why Choose Prensa?
We pride ourselves on having a dynamic, inclusive, and diverse workforce. In addition to the opportunity to build an exciting and rewarding career, we also offer fantastic benefits, including:
- Secondment opportunities to other Prensa Offices;
- Great travel opportunities;
- Opportunities to diversify across the business;
- Flexible and supportive workplace arrangements;
- Purchase leave options;
- Embracing a social workplace culture;
- A professional work environment in an organisation that genuinely cares, values dedication and performance.
- Generous benefits, including:
- Paid parental leave and leave purchase options
- Five weeks of leave after five years of service
- A ‘Prensa Day’ (additional paid annual leave day)
- Access to the Prensa profit share scheme for eligible employees
- Support for post graduate study to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes;
Eligibility criteria:
- Hold a valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle (some company pool cars available);
- Have the capacity to travel within Australia;
- Be an Australian citizen or be a permanent resident;
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office;
- Have completed a relevant undergraduate or post-graduate degree; and
- Available to start as soon as possible.
If this role interests you please forward a cover letter along with your resume to recruitment@prensa.com.a