Cadets and Graduates

We are a highly Supportive company.

Kapitol is revolutionising the construction industry by embracing cutting-edge digital technology, driving innovation, and prioritising quality, safety, and workplace culture to create a future where construction is more productive, safe, and sustainable. Based in Melbourne, we're building to be Australia-wide with a diverse portfolio including commercial, education, industrial and residential projects.

Our team is an Authentic group of professionals.

We consider hiring top emerging talent for our Graduate and Cadetship Program all the way through the year! We target passionate, curious, and driven Cadets (Undergraduates) and Graduates in Construction Management to join our team. You will work on site as part of a project team delivering both new build and fit out projects across industrial, accommodation, commercial, and education projects, and will assist our teams in delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.

Kapitol Group offers a comprehensive, 2-year program, during which you will gain exposure across all facets of construction and partake in monthly technical and interpersonal skills training forums. Your learning won’t stop after the 2 years, as we’ll continue developing your foundation.  Successful Graduates will work across several different projects, ensuring a holistic, well-rounded experience. 

Working alongside your dedicated Project Manager, and with support from your onsite Team, Construction Manager and People & Culture, you will work through our comprehensive Competency Matrix to provide a structured learning experience. The competencies cover HSEQ, Contract Administration, Project Coordination, Site Supervision, Estimating, Programming, Design, Planning & Presenting.

You will embody an Inspirational approach to work.

What you will do:

• Learn from a team of experienced and passionate construction professionals
• Work with the team to deliver exceptional outcomes to customers
• Help ensure the project is being managed to programme and contractual obligations
• Assist the team with variations, compliance certificates, warranties and defects
• Identify and assist in managing project risks and issues
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure that the required approvals are obtained
• Engage with clients, consultants and subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure all Health, Safety, Environment and Quality standards and processes are adhered to

What you will bring:

• A genuine passion for the Construction industry
• Relevant tertiary qualification, i.e. Bachelor of Construction Management, Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management) or equivalent degree such as Engineering or Architecture
• Curiosity to continually learn and apply in practical scenarios on the job
• Personable and collaborative style with a focus on teamwork
• Ability to plan and juggle multiple priorities simultaneously
• Initiative and solutions focused mindset

We are Driven to offer you a great career and benefits.

• Top 5 in Best Places to Work 2022, 2023
• Agile, fast-tracked career development pathways
• Industry-specific, leading training and development
• 5-day week; site managers enjoy our “10 in 14” program
• Flexible working arrangement options and hours
• Paid Parental Leave, financial and practical support
• Expanding selection health/wellbeing initiatives
• And there is so much more for us to discuss with you!

Kapitol value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, life stages, cultures, faiths, sexual orientation, and genders.

Rarely does a new hire at Kapitol satisfy all our selection criteria; we would love to hear from those who feel they have potential to be great. Find out more about Kapitol Group on our website (kapitolgroup.com.au) – and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for regular updates.

Please be sure to apply directly as we will not be engaging the services of recruitment agencies, nor any agency-represented candidates for this role. Kapitol will not be held responsible for any associated fees from recruitment agencies resulting from unsolicited introductions.