Building Cadet

Ready to shape yourself an exciting construction career? Want the flexibility to work, study & have fun? Become a SHAPE Cadet!

SHAPE is a nationwide, ASX-listed fit-out and construction services business with a team of more than 600 people working across our national head office and 11 branches.
We’ve delivered more than 7,000 projects (valued at $9b) over the 30-plus years we have been in business. With a focus on innovation, safety, sustainability, and building trusting relationships. Our clients span the commercial, education, government, defence, retail, and health sectors.
About the role
Look forward to real responsibilities and a tailored learning plan that teaches you what the textbooks can’t. You’ll learn what it takes to deliver award-winning projects and experience all facets of the construction industry to find where your passion truly lies. All while having the flexibility and support to complete your studies and have fun along the way.
Why we’re a great place to work
When we ask our people what they most enjoy about working here, they always say ‘the people’. We work hard and support each other every step of the way. On top of this:

• You’ll have a dedicated mentor on your team to walk you through everything and answer all your questions. We call them your SHAPE Mate.
• Everyone gets an ‘Individual Flexibility Plan’ that matches their work/life/study needs. This includes 5 days’ Life Leave every year on top of your annual leave entitlements.
• We offer a tailored skills development roadmap to fast-track your career.
• We take inclusion and gender equality seriously and back this up with our Diversity and Reconciliation Action Plans.
• You have the potential to share in our business’ success and earn up to 15% of your remuneration through our profit-share schemes.
• Great team-building events (cooking classes, painting classes, after-work drinks and get-togethers) – we like to party!
• We are Climate Active certified carbon neutral organisation and are on track to our Net Zero by 2030 goal.
• You’ll have opportunities to give back to your community through our wide range of charity partners and initiatives.

About you

• No prior industry experience is necessary, we’re looking for individuals with a great attitude and willingness to learn
• Able to work a minimum of 3 days a week alongside your studies
• You are currently in your last or second last year of a construction-related degree (such as construction, engineering, design, and quantity surveying) or have recently graduated
• You hold an Australian/New Zealand citizenship or Permanent Residency at the time of application

What to expect when you apply
Click Apply, to submit your CV and cover letter. Selected candidates will be asked to answer a quick video question, so we can find out a little bit more about you.
If you successfully get the job, you can begin with us on either the 6th of May 2024 or the 17th of June 2024.
Want to know more?
Check us out at www.shape.com.au/careers. Or go ahead and hit Apply!
Applications close 27th March 2024.
Note to agencies: We will not be requiring assistance for the Cadet intake, and we kindly request that no candidates be submitted.