Cadet

About Us

For over 35 years, Buildcorp has been at the forefront of construction, delivering projects we are proud of and building long-term partnerships based on trust, quality, and integrity. What sets us apart is not just what we build, but how we lead through our people, our values, and our commitment to doing the right thing. Our legacy of success comes from passionate teams, loyal clients, award-winning projects, and a culture where leadership and collaboration thrive.

Life at Buildcorp

A Buildcorp Cadet is a core part of the team, receiving strong direction and exposure to a range of diverse projects. Throughout the Cadet Program, you will be supported by subject matter experts, a designated mentor, a learning passport with core disciplines defined, learning and development programs and various social and networking events. All to set you up for success in the industry.

Our strong, reliable leaders at Buildcorp offer support and growth within this immersive program and hold a genuine interest in equipping you with the right tools and skills, allowing you to develop, progress and thrive at Buildcorp!

What is the Buildcorp Cadet Program?

The 2-year program includes completing core disciplines and achieving defined learning outcomes within various teams and areas of the business unit in the streams of Engineering, design, on-site contracts administration, estimating & site supervision.

Cadet Program benefits

Our Program offers a range of benefits, including:

• One paid day of study leave each week

• Paid exam and pre-exam study time

• Professional and technical development activities throughout the year

• Networking days with subject matter experts both internally & externally

• Early Entry Talent Cohort knowledge sharing opportunities

• Formal mentoring program

• Financial wellbeing webinars

• External networking opportunities

• Promotion opportunities at the completion of the program

Business Benefits

• Additional paid leave options for balance and wellbeing

• Health and wellbeing bettering benefit

• Fitness Passport for eligible employees

• Employee referral bonuses

• Personal and family access to the Employee Assistance Program

• Access to financial advice services

• Opportunities to give back through the Buildcorp Foundation

• Flare Benefits platform offering pre- and post-tax employee benefits

• Novated leasing

• Access to rugby tickets during the season

To be eligible for the Program:

• Students in their second last or last year of a construction, project management, engineering, quantity surveying, building design, trade or building-related qualification

• At the time of application, candidates hold Australian/ New Zealand Citizenship or Permanent Residency

• Credit Grade Average

• Be able to commence a 4-day working week (1 day Study) in early February 2027

• Driver’s License (Provisional or Full)

• White Card Certification

Why Buildcorp

At Buildcorp, we value quality, trust and long-term relationships in our projects and our people. You'll join a collaborative, high-performing team and play a meaningful role supporting the leadership of one of Australia's most respected construction businesses while helping deliver events that strengthen our culture, relationships and reputation. If this sounds like a strong match, please apply by using the prompts.

The recruitment process involves completing a questionnaire (10-15mins to complete), phone screening and an assessment centre day in each state prior to any offers being issued.

Buildcorp welcomes and encourages applications from all experienced people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity & cultural background.