Ronit Better

from Medical Student to Sustainability Engineer

I work on buildings to ensure sustainable aspirations and pathways are applied and utilised.

Industry

Construction and infrastructure

Company

Aurecon

Job Level

Entry

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How I discovered medicine was not the right fit for me
Turning my passion for the environment into a career
Discovering that engineering was the direction for me

About me

International Experience

Throughout school I always loved maths and science while having a want to make the world a better place. It came to choosing my university course and I felt medicine made the most sense. My grandfather and mum always told me that I would love Engineering, but I could never really understand it or see myself in the field. After consideration I realised Medicine may not be the right career for me, I changed my course to Engineering and Biomedical Science. I instantly loved engineering and knew it was the right choice for me.

I always stood out in my course and was so different to my peers, but it worked in my favour as I was unique and shared an individual perspective. Throughout my course I did a semester abroad in the US and had both career related and non-career related jobs. I found a passion for the environment and decided that was going to be my way of having a career that has a positive impact on the world.

About my role

Imaginative
Personable
Practical
Resourceful

The role of a Sustainability Engineer is to work with internal and external design teams, clients, and stakeholders to develop and implement sustainability aspirations in projects. Commonly sustainability performances are benchmarked, and the team utilises sustainability rating tools in the planning, design and construction and operation phases. The team has many roles ranging from using different modelling and management techniques to facilitating workshops.

This role collaborates with diverse and inclusive teams across geographies and markets, applies skills to reimagine engineering and design a better future, and works alongside industry leading professionals, mentors, and peers.

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High School Certificate
Cert II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours)

Subjects

Chemistry
Engineering/Engineering Skills
General Mathematics (Maths A)
Mathematical Methods (Maths B)
Physics

Awards

Dean’s Honours list 2020

Hobbies

Beach adventures
Boxing
Netball
Seeing family and friends
Travel

Pets

1 Dog

15 year old me!!

“If you will it, it is no dream. Nothing is off limits and you just need to keep trying and persevering. Don’t ask “can I do this?”, ask “how can I make this happen?”

My career journey

Curious to know how I got here? Here’s a snapshot of my career pathway.

Took a gap year to complete a 10-month leadership program abroad
Changed my University course to Engineering in addition to my Biomedical science studies
Landed my first professional job as an engineering intern
Studied a semester abroad in the US
Landed graduate job at Aurecon where I have flexibility and support to grow, learn & make change

My typical day

My employer

At Aurecon, we are proud to champion female graduates and leaders who are making an impact in the science, technology and engineering industries. In 2023, we were recognised as Australasia’s most innovative company in professional services by The Australian Financial Review. In the same year, we have also been praised for our efforts in sustainability, digital transformation and graduate employment. We believe it’s time to design a world where people and the planet can flourish together. We devise sustainable and innovative solutions to solve complex problems, and we want unconventional thinkers and dedicated doers like you to help change the world with us. Aurecon is an international design, engineering and advisory company that bring ideas to life to create a better future for all.