Cadet/ Graduate

NIT; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Indigenous participation program

Cultural Leave

Work life balance days

Parental Leave

EAP

Professional development

Discounts

Job summary

NIT is offering a Barpa Cadet/Graduate Program in Western Australia, focused on Indigenous participation and career development in construction. Cadets and graduates will gain exposure to the full project lifecycle while working with experienced PMs, contract admins, and site managers.

The program emphasizes cost planning, tendering, site delivery, contract administration, and safety, with opportunities to engage with Indigenous suppliers and clients across diverse projects in Australia.

Qualifications

• Proactive attitude and genuine interest in construction.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new environments.
• Evidence of studying or recently completed building/construction studies.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams with coordination, documentation and stakeholder communication.
• Assist with subcontractor administration, cost tracking and reporting.
• Participate in site safety walks, inductions and compliance processes.
• Support design coordination and consultant engagement.
• Contribute to procurement and engagement with Indigenous suppliers.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Willingness to learn

Interest in construction

Education

Building & Construction qualification

Job description

About the Role and Program

We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous students who are passionate about building a career in construction and contributing to community outcomes.

Being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. Therefore, only applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people will be considered.

Whether you are a Cadet currently studying or a Graduate who has completed your qualification, you will undertake the same structured career development program.

The Barpa Cadet/Graduate Program is designed to provide structured exposure across the full project lifecycle, including:

• Cost planning and estimating
• Tender submissions
• Project start up and construction delivery
• Contract administration
• Site supervision
• Health, Safety & Environment
• Quality Management
• Design and project coordination
• Project handover and defects management

You will work closely with experienced Project Managers, Contract Administrators and Site Managers while building practical capability aligned to your long-term career pathway.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Support project teams with coordination, documentation and stakeholder communication
• Assist with subcontractor administration, cost tracking and reporting
• Participate in site safety walks, inductions and compliance processes
• Support design coordination and consultant engagement
• Contribute to procurement and engagement with Indigenous suppliers
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors

About you:

• Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander identity
• Studying or recently completed a qualification relating to Building & Construction
• Willingness to learn
• A proactive attitude and genuine interest in construction
• Alignment with Barpa's values of Respect, Excellence, Safety, Price, Equality, Culture, Teamwork (RESPECT)

You do not need extensive industry experience. Commitment, curiosity and a desire to grow are what matter most.

Benefits and perks:

• A collaborative, values-driven workplace with a strong commitment to Indigenous participation and inclusion.
• Competitive salary and the opportunity to work on diverse, technically complex projects across Australia.
• Excellent leave benefits, including Cultural Leave, Purchased Leave, Work Life Balance Days, Community Days, and a generous Parental Leave scheme.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Professional memberships and development support.
• Sporting and social events.
• Discounts across travel, retail, and health.

The National Indigenous Times acknowledges and pays respect to past and present Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation. We recognise Aboriginal Community's continuing connection to their lands, waters and stories and acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded.