Job EOI Building Cadet (Perth)

2025 Building Cadet expression of interest applications open now!

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.

Whether it’s a small interior enhancement, large-scale high-end fitout, or multi-million-dollar new build project, it’s our people’s focus on relationships and commitment to safety and quality that drives our world-class 84+ Net Promotor Score. At SHAPE, we know that putting people above all else and creating a culture of diversity, career development and workplace safety and wellbeing is what ultimately supports our teams to deliver exceptional experiences and build inspiring spaces for our clients.

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!
• SHAPE is a carbon neutral organisation, certified by Climate Active.
• 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. As this is an Expression of Interest, applicants who meet the criteria will added to our Talent Pool and get learn more about SHAPE via our mailing list and be one of the first to know when applications are officially open.

Our cadetships are scheduled to commence in May & June 2025 however dependant on the state, applicants may progress to an earlier intake.

Want to know more?
Check us out at https://www.shape.com.au/careers. Or go ahead and hit Apply!

Note to agencies: We will not be requiring assistance for the Cadet intake, and we kindly request that no candidates be submitted.