Overview
Backed by the strength of a national, ASX-listed construction business with 14 branches and more than 800 people, SHAPE Tasmania operates permanent teams in Hobart and Launceston, delivering fitout, refurbishment and new build across the state. Our team lives and works locally, building strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors across Tasmania. Supported by our national reach and capability, we combine the stability of a major builder with the local knowledge and commitment of a team embedded in the community. You'll gain real variety, strong mentorship and practical construction experience across commercial, education, health, defence and community projects throughout Tasmania.
You'll play a key role in:
* Building practical experience across the project lifecycle, supporting projects from tender through to delivery, with a clear pathway into a permanent role.
* Learning side-by-side with experienced mentors while building real skills in project management, supporting project and site teams with day-to-day coordination across live projects.
* Contributing to projects that support Tasmania's communities, as part of a locally based team delivering fitout, refurbishment and new build work across key sectors.
Shaping Spaces. Shaping Careers.
What You'll Bring
* No prior industry experience required, just a great attitude and willingness to learn.
* Ability to work a minimum of 3 days per week alongside your studies (flexible around exams and uni breaks).
* Currently studying (3rd or 4th year) or recently graduated from a construction-related degree.
* Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian Permanent Residency at the time of application.
Why we\'re a great place to work
* An 'Individual Flexibility Plan' to match your work/life needs.
* 5 additional paid leave days every year
* Personalised career development to fast-track your growth with regular check-ins.
* A diverse and inclusive culture, recognised by Human Synergistics and Australian Financial Review.
* Competitive salary and profit-share potential (up to 15% of your salary).
* Work from any of our 14 branches across Australia through our secondment program.
* Health and wellbeing benefits, including mental health support, fitness activities, annual flu vaccinations, and discounted health insurance.
* Regular social events to connect with your colleagues, subcontractors, and clients.
* You'll have opportunities to give back to your community through our wide range of charity partners and initiatives.
What to expect when you apply
* Once you submit your CV, the team will review your application.
* Applicants who meet our selection criteria will be invited to a phone screening so we can learn more about your background, interests and suitability for the SHAPE Cadet Program.
* Successful candidates will be invited to attend an initial individual interview with members of the SHAPE team.
* Shortlisted candidates will then progress to a final interview to further explore your potential fit with the SHAPE Cadet Program.
* If you are successful, you will receive an offer to join the SHAPE team as a Building Cadet with a start date of either 25 May or 6 July 2026. Congratulations!
Want to know more? Check us /cadets. Or go ahead and hit Apply!
Applications Close 2 April 2026.
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