Cadet – Brisbane null

Your role

As a national construction company, ADCO provides opportunities to work in different regions and sectors. They support exceptionally talented cadets to broaden their knowledge and gain real world experience whilst working across a broad range of business functions and projects.

Their exceptional Cadet program will give you the opportunity to apply what you are learning in your chosen degree on a diverse range of projects and will equip you to maximise the development of your skills and competencies.

The program is focused on personal mentorship from an experienced ADCO manager, who will be responsible for guiding you through the program, providing the support you need and making sure you have access to the experience required to complete the assessment modules. The program is divided into two stages that will expose you to different aspects of the business, all designed to help you complete your studies and advance your career opportunities.

The areas of focus in the second stage include Contracts Administration, Design Management, Estimating, HSE and Services Coordination.

What to expect in their graduate program:

• Opportunity to develop your skills on a diverse range of projects and business functions
• Exposure to all elements of the business and structured development in your discipline
• A personal mentor who will be with you throughout the program for guidance and support
• Flexible work-study arrangements that suit you
• Great opportunities for ongoing employment with ADCO after the completion of your studies

About you

Requirements:

• Currently studying towards a degree in Construction Management, Architecture/Design, Engineering or Quantity Surveying
• Team player
• Problem solver

Benefits

For ADCO, the demanding nature of the construction industry is met with unwavering support for its team members' physical and emotional well-being. They recognize the value of work-life balance and offer a comprehensive set of initiatives to foster holistic wellness and employee satisfaction.

Some of ACDO's benefits include:

1. Company-subsidised health and fitness programs
2. Access to their employee assistance program
3. Regular staff recreation days

Training & development

The program is focused on personal mentorship from an experienced ADCO professional, who will be responsible for guiding you through the program, providing the support you need and making sure you have access to the experience required to complete the assessment modules. The program is divided into two stages that will expose you to different aspects of the business and help you progress rapidly in your career.

You will also benefit from: 

• Being a valuable member of the team – our cadets are given hands-on experience from day one. 
• Cadet networking and learning events, where you will visit a high-profile project in one of our states, network with other cadets from across the country, meet with the national leadership team, and participate in seminars. 
• Quarterly cadet events held on different project sites in each state.

Career progression

There is an opportunity for full time employment at the completion of your program with pathways to internal promotion and the chance to work interstate.

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• adcoconstruct.com.au/careers/
• adcoconstruct.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ADCO-Cadet-Program-2022.pdf
• adcoconstruct.com.au/our-cadets-and-graduates/