Contracts Graduate Program 2027

Monadelphous; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Monadelphous offers a two-year Graduate Program in Commercial & Contracts designed to accelerate your professional development with real-world experience across multiple functions. You will receive ongoing support from a divisional contracts manager and a graduate buddy, plus structured learning modules and networking opportunities.

During the program you will gain exposure to the Contracts function, procurement processes, and subcontract management, while developing leadership, communication

Qualifications

• Australian or New Zealand Citizenship or Australian Permanent Residency required.
• Undergraduate degree (Bachelor’s) in Australia in Business, Commerce, Law or Construction Management.
• Previous work experience in the field via internships or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Passion for the work and hands-on experience sought.

Responsibilities

• Understand the scope and commercial responsibilities of the Contracts function.
• Learn to interpret and apply head contract and subcontract terms.
• Understand and contribute to the procurement and subcontracting process.
• Support and manage subcontractor performance and compliance.
• Learn to identify, assess and administer variations and claims.
• Understand cost control, payment processes and commercial reporting.
• Build professional communication and negotiation skills.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Commerce/Law/Construction Management (Australia)

Job description

Our Graduate Program - Commercial & Contracts

is a dynamic two-year journey designed to accelerate your professional development and provide you with real-world experience. Throughout the program, you will gain exposure to various business areas and the chance to rotate across different functions to broaden your skills.

As a Graduate, you will have:

• Ongoing support from a Divisional Contracts Manager and Graduate buddy.
• Receive ongoing development through structured Learning & Development modules, workshops, and courses.
• Benefit from regular catch-ups with the Graduate Team and the chance to network with peers at our annual Graduate Forum.
• Develop leadership skills and contribute to real-world projects that drive innovation within the industry.

Through completion of the program, graduates will:

• Understand the scope and commercial responsibilities of the Contracts function.
• Learn to interpret and apply head contract and subcontract terms.
• Understand and contribute to the procurement and subcontracting process.
• Support and manage subcontractor performance and compliance.
• Learn to identify, assess and administer variations and claims.
• Understand cost control, payment processes and commercial reporting.
• Build professional communication and negotiation skills.

What you’ll bring:

• Australian or New Zealand Citizenship or Australian Permanent Residency.
• Must be studying or have completed an Undergraduate Degree (Bachelor’s) in Australia within the following areas: Business, Commerce, Law or Construction Management.
• Previous work experience within your chosen field through internships or equivalent is highly desirable.
• A passion for the work we do and the desire to gain hands‑on experience.

Life at Monadelphous:

There’s lots to get involved in, from celebratory or cultural events to exciting career opportunities. We are committed to making Monadelphous a truly great place to work.

We celebrate our diversity and shared values and are committed to inclusion and equal opportunities for all. We strongly encourage people from all diverse backgrounds, including women and First Nations people, to apply.

About Us:

Monadelphous is an ASX-200 company providing multidisciplinary construction, maintenance, and industrial services to major companies in the resources, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Established in 1972, we’ve been working in Australia and globally for over 50 years. Our projects are some of the biggest in the industry, and we offer a variety of career opportunities within our key operational divisions: Engineering Construction (EC) and Maintenance & Industrial Services (M&IS).

Whether in large-scale engineering projects or ongoing maintenance services, we ensure our teams have the opportunity to follow their career paths in a dynamic and growing business.

Safety is at the forefront of everything we do, and we live by our promise: The Safe Way is the Only Way. A career at Monadelphous is a career with a difference. Make it yours.