CIMIC Group Graduate Programs
Across CIMIC Group, we offer opportunities in skilled and professional roles as well as graduate employment, scholarships, apprenticeships and internships. Our portfolio of businesses and projects open up a world of opportunities. And our people – around 24,000 talented team members working in 20 countries across Australia and the Pacific, Asia, Africa and America's – are delivering projects that push the boundaries of engineering for better, more sustainable solutions that take u…
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Success starts here
CIMIC Group invests in future leaders and provides graduates with exposure to a world of experience and expertise. Our global graduate program provides the opportunity to learn, develop and gain exposure to some of the world's most iconic asset, infrastructure and resources projects.
Use your experience, stretch your skills, strive for excellence and achieve exceptional outcomes for our clients, shareholders and communities – your role will take you from today to a brighter future.
Be part of something bigger.
How it works
Participants enter our programs by working at one of our companies in construction (CPB Contractors, Leighton Asia and Broad), mining and mineral processing (and Sedgman), and services (UGL). Rotations and industry exposure are also available at CIMIC, our public-private partnerships arm Pacific Partnerships, and with our in-house engineering consultancy EIC Activities.
With support for your transi…
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Brisbane
Be part of the Award Winning CIMIC Graduate Program. CIMIC Group invests in future leaders by providing graduates with exposure to a global organisation.
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Perth
Be part of the Award Winning CIMIC Graduate Program. CIMIC Group invests in future leaders by providing graduates with exposure to a global organisation
Graduate Jobs
Perth
Be part of the Award Winning CIMIC Graduate Program. CIMIC Group invests in future leaders by providing graduates with exposure to a global organisation.
Graduate Jobs
Perth
Be part of the Award Winning CIMIC Graduate Program. CIMIC Group invests in future leaders by providing graduates with exposure to a global organisation
Graduate Jobs
Brisbane
Be part of the Award Winning CIMIC Graduate Program. CIMIC Group invests in future leaders by providing graduates with exposure to a global organisation.
Graduate Jobs
Brisbane
Be part of the Award Winning CIMIC Graduate Program. CIMIC Group invests in future leaders by providing graduates with exposure to a global organisation.
Graduate Jobs
Brisbane
Be part of the Award Winning CIMIC Graduate Program. CIMIC Group invests in future leaders by providing graduates with exposure to a global organisation.
Graduate Jobs
Brisbane
Be part of the Award Winning CIMIC Graduate Program. CIMIC Group invests in future leaders by providing graduates with exposure to a global organisation.
Graduate Jobs
Brisbane
Be part of the Award Winning CIMIC Graduate Program. CIMIC Group invests in future leaders by providing graduates with exposure to a global organisation.
Graduate Jobs
Brisbane
Be part of the Award Winning CIMIC Graduate Program. CIMIC Group invests in future leaders by providing graduates with exposure to a global organisation.
Graduate Jobs
Brisbane
Be part of the Award Winning CIMIC Graduate Program. CIMIC Group invests in future leaders by providing graduates with exposure to a global organisation.
Graduate Jobs
Perth
Be part of the Award Winning CIMIC Graduate Program. CIMIC Group invests in future leaders by providing graduates with exposure to a global organisation.
Graduate Jobs
Perth
Be part of the Award Winning CIMIC Graduate Program. CIMIC Group invests in future leaders by providing graduates with exposure to a global organisation.
Graduate Jobs
Perth
Be part of the Award Winning CIMIC Graduate Program. CIMIC Group invests in future leaders by providing graduates with exposure to a global organisation.
Graduate Jobs
Perth
Be part of the Award Winning CIMIC Graduate Program. CIMIC Group invests in future leaders by providing graduates with exposure to a global organisation.
A Day in the Life
Mihali Kakulas
Graduate Electrical Engineer at UGL
6.30 AM
I currently work as a Graduate Electrical Engineer at CIMIC Group’s UGL. This morning, I arrive at work a bit early to get changed into PPE before the 6.45 AM pre-start meeting. The site Superintendent explains the tasks for the shift, critical risks and mitigating controls.
Today’s major tasks include survey work on the upline, consist concrete pour of the downline and general mechanical and electrical (M&E) bracket and anchor installs.
7.00 AM
After the pre-start meeting, I settle into my desk and spend 15 minutes writing down my daily objectives. As a Site Engineer, given the variety of tasks I’m responsible for, I find my journal the most important document in tracking my thoughts and achieving my targets. After journaling, I spend 15 minutes going through any emails from nightshift. Before I start my daily tasks, I quickly ask the M&E Team if they need any help on their critical activities, otherwise I get straight into business.
7.30 AM
This week I’ve been tasked with creating a user-friendly tracker for monitoring progress, cost and resources for the ongoing M&E tunnel fit out. The tracker will require supervisors to report on daily manning, resource usage and progress as per the project schedule. This will not only involve me creating an excel spreadsheet, but it will also involve me talking to supervisors and managers to try and make the tracker as user friendly and effective to the project team. It is for this reason that I love being a contractor, you not only develop your technical skills, but you are also given real time feedback on your work by the very team you’re a part of.
10.00 AM
It’s time for the weekly meeting between the M&E team. The Lead Engineer goes through the agenda topics such as procurement, technical issues, construction progress, upcoming milestones, team workload and any general concerns.
It is raised by the team that the procurement of materials to site is becoming the biggest obstacle to the project.
Consequently, each of the engineers is assigned a materials package to ensure that all materials arrive on-site before works commence. I have been made responsible for the timely delivery of all cables to site.
12.30 PM
After lunch I’ve been rostered on to complete the ventilation and gas monitoring Inspections within the tunnels. Given how easy it is to get stuck at your desk all day, I always jump at the opportunity to visit site. This particular inspection involves sampling air quality at 250m intervals throughout the tunnel to ensure the work environment is safe for people to work in.
2.00 PM
One of the mechanical engineers needs a hand tracking down some critical cable ladder brackets. I am tasked in calling the supplier for an update.
3.30 PM
I get a call from one of the electrical supervisors requesting that I sign off an inspection test plan (ITP) hold point for the crossover cable containment install. By doing so, this will enable the electricians to commence cable pulls throughout the tunnel crossover. This requires me to go to site and inspect the cable ladder install for conformance to the design, taking special note of any sharp edges or damaged equipment. Upon inspection, it is evident the installation is conforming, meaning I can sign off the ITP and works can resume.
Sharon Chia
Graduate Process Engineer at Sedgman
8:00 AM
I am currently working as a Graduate Process Engineer at CIMIC Group’s Sedgman. After arriving at the office today, I will firstly need to check my temperature and sign in to record my attendance in the office. This is part of COVID protocols and ensures everyone in the office is accounted for.
I arrive at my desk to unpack and look around and notice my team isn’t in the office however I know I can reach people through Teams’ chat if required. I start off by checking my calendar to make ensure there are no new meetings.
8:30 AM
I join a Team’s meeting with my colleagues. This meeting is a chance to catch up on everyone’s progress so far for the project that I am working on. From this meeting I also find out that there are a couple of urgent priorities required by the end of the week and early next week that we must meet to provide deliverables to our client for the project.
9:00 AM
Now I have finished my meeting, I begin to review my unread emails. For the project that I am currently working on, I’ve been handling equipment packages that are sent out to vendors to get price quotes and information. A couple of packages are due by the end of this week, so I am expecting a couple of emails from vendors to come through. With impending deadlines, we often receive queries about vendors to obtain clarification about the requests for quotation we have distributed. I check that I have actioned these emails and respond to them as required. If the email relates to a technical question outside of my knowledge, I forward this to the relevant lead engineer for action and response.
9:45 AM
As a graduate, I tend to help where I can which is a good way to pick up new skills and knowledge. Tasks are assigned to me either by my manager or another team member who may require additional help. I write up a to-do list for the day to get organised.
9:50 AM
My priority today is to backdraft a set of process flow diagrams which have been redlined by the senior process engineers in the team. Using AutoCAD, I start updating the drawings accordingly.
12:45 PM
After lunch, I head back to my desk to finish up drafting the process flow diagrams to get them ready to be reviewed.
2:30 PM
I’ve finally finished drafting up the process flow diagram and I notify the lead process engineer of the project that they are ready for review.
I move on to the next task which requires me to redline stream numbers from mass balances on the next set of process flow diagram drawings.
4:00 PM
The day is slowly wrapping up. Before finishing up for the day, I go back to my emails and work through the unread emails. There are emails about quotes from vendors which I have been expecting and I work my way through completing administrative tasks.
5:00 PM
Before I finish up my day, I look through my to-do list to cross of all completed tasks and plan out my new to-do list for the next day. This helps with easy prioritisation of any new task that may get slotted in for the next day. Now I finally head off.
Serena Barsby
Communications Graduate at CPB Contractors
6:30 am
As a Communications Graduate at CIMIC Group’s CPB Contractors, I have been working on-site once a week to get exposure to the community and stakeholder side of the business. Today, however, I’m based in the North Sydney head office. I live a fair distance from the city, which means I get to settle in for a long train ride. I greatly appreciate my commute to and from work. I often use this time to read, a passion of mine, and I get through about a book a week.
8:00 am
When I arrive, I go through my emails and create a daily ‘to do’ list to plan out my day. Next, I get to work on a few priority items that need to be actioned this morning. One of these items involves reworking a memo celebrating recent environmental achievements on our projects to be sent out by our General Managers. After making some final changes, I send the copy off for approval and distribution amongst our business unit and projects.
9:00 am
I start to work on upcoming memos and newsletters. This involves writing, editing, and formatting the copy into templates. In seeking out information for the copy, I get to talk with many people within the business about their job roles. This is one of my favourite parts about my job because of how much I learn about the intricate work that goes at our construction projects, as well as talking to people about the things they’re truly passionate about.
Working in corporate communications often involves collaborating with a range of departments to ensure the information we distribute is accurate, including HR, Safety, Environment and more. Today I reached out to our Graphic Designer for photos of our employees on-site to include in an upcoming memo.
11:00 am
I’m on the NAIDOC Working Party and I have a few responsibilities to work on for our upcoming NAIDOC Week celebrations. I spend some time researching details and emailing external business contacts to coordinate the event.
We have some recent good news stories from our projects that we want to publish on our company Intranet and social media. Time slips by as I write up a handful of articles and spend some time editing them before I send the stories for review. These articles will need to go through an approval process, including seeking client approval, before they can be published. This is another highlight of my role; I love learning about project milestones, and I enjoy the challenge that comes with writing these stories to ensure they have a clear message that underpins our organisational principles.
12:45 am
Realising the time, I throw on my coat and head outside for a walk to the park. I prioritise getting outside every day during my lunch to spend some time in the sun and reading. The city looks especially lovely during autumn. I love going to the local park as people always walk their dogs through the area (sorry, no dogs pictured).
1:30 pm
When I get back from my walk, I have some time to eat my lunch before my next meeting. My meeting is with one of our General Managers to film a fun video for our company Intranet. These one-minute videos involve rapid-fire questions about the employee’s personal and professional life. These videos aim to give our people a greater insight into their co-workers. Our Graphic Designer filmed the General Manager while I asked the questions. This video will then be edited for publishing.
2:00 pm
I jump onto an online meeting with my Graduate Committee members. I have been on the Graduate Committee since I joined the CPB Graduate Program in 2020 and was promoted to the Diversity and Inclusion Lead in 2021. The Committee creates content and events for graduates to support their networking opportunities and professional development. Today we are doing a cold run-though of our online Pride Month event that I’m hosting tomorrow. The meeting goes well, and we are all nervous but excited for the event.
3:30 pm
I rush over to my next meeting with two co-workers, one who is based in the office and another who has joined online from a project. The nature of my work means I’m often collaborating with people from around the state (or country), so online meetings are typical. Leaders in our business unit have recently shown an interest in supporting a Young Professionals group, so today we are discussing an upcoming engineering event we are planning with an external construction consultancy company.
4:30 pm
I get back to my desk in time for a call with my manager. As my manager works out of three different locations, we aren’t always working in the same office. We often have phone conversations to touch base. This afternoon we talk about a few tasks that we need to complete and future projects to work on. I make sure to take notes and update our team calendar.
5:00 pm
I collect my things and say my goodbyes to my co-workers. I enjoy the brisk walk to the train station and start my commute home.
Application Process
Success starts here
CIMIC Group invests in future leaders and provides graduates with exposure to a world of experience and expertise. Our global graduate program provides the opportunity to learn, develop and gain exposure to some of the world's most iconic asset, infrastructure and resources projects.
Use your experience, stretch your skills, strive for excellence and achieve exceptional outcomes for our clients, shareholders and communities – your role will take you from today to a brighter future.
Be part of something bigger.
How it works
Participants enter our programs by working at one of our companies in construction (CPB Contractors, Leighton Asia and Broad), mining and mineral processing (and Sedgman), and services (UGL). Rotations and industry exposure are also available at CIMIC, our public-private partnerships arm Pacific Partnerships, and with our in-house engineering consultancy EIC Activities.
With support for your transition from student to professional from technical experts and mentors, we'll challenge you with exciting projects and genuine responsibilities. We'll expand your knowledge with professional development sessions to build your strengths, leadership skills and business acumen. And you'll be exposed to a variety of projects and companies within CIMIC Group.
CIMIC Group Graduate Program
Success starts here
CIMIC Group invests in future leaders and provides graduates with exposure to a world of experience and expertise.
Use your experience, stretch your skills, strive for excellence and achieve exceptional outcomes for our clients, shareholders and communities – taking you from today to a brighter future.
Our global graduate program provides the opportunity to learn, develop and gain exposure to some of the world’s most iconic asset, infrastructure and resources projects.
Be part of something bigger.
Applications are opening soon!
Applications for the 2024 CIMIC Group graduate program will be open from 13 March 2023 until 30 April 2023.
Opportunities are available at CPB Contractors, UGL, Leighton Asia, Sedgman, Broad Construction, and EIC Activities.
How it works
Participants enter the program by working at one of our companies in construction (CPB Contractors, Broad and Leighton Asia), mineral processing (Sedgman), services (UGL), or our in-house engineering consultancy (EIC Activities). Rotations and industry exposure are also available at CIMIC and our public private partnerships arm Pacific Partnerships.
With support for your transition from student to professional from technical experts and mentors, we’ll challenge you with exciting projects and genuine responsibilities. We’ll expand your knowledge with professional development sessions to build your strengths, leadership skills and business acumen. And you’ll be exposed to a variety of projects and companies within CIMIC Group.
What you get
You receive structured, on-the-job training, guided learning plans and leadership mentoring. Over the two-year program, you will experience two one-year rotations with placements in various roles, projects within CIMIC Group. Having the opportunity to rotate across companies as well as projects provides you with greater opportunities to build your career.
CIMIC Group graduates
Our structured program enables you to:
- build technical, professional expertise and develop individual capability
- access a global network and engage with likeminded graduates, where connection and collaboration are both valued and encouraged
- develop your leadership and networking skills to accelerate your career
- contribute your expertise to CIMIC’s portfolio of large scale, iconic projects
- learn from a global organization that exposes you to industry leaders and technical experts
- follow an exciting career path supported by a strong culture of internal promotion, recognition and opportunities
- work in the challenging, diverse, inclusive and rewarding CIMIC Group environment
- engage with executive and operating company leaders throughout the program to understand the direction and strategy of the business
Important dates
Applications for the 2024 CIMIC Group graduate program open on 13 March 2023 and close on 30 April 2023.
Opportunities are available at CPB Contractors, UGL, Leighton Asia, Sedgman, Broad Construction and EIC Activities.
Ajith Kocheril
Graduate Mechanical Engineer
I’m currently going through my second rotation in Sedgman as part of the CIMIC Group Graduate Program. Sedgman is into design, construction and operation of mineral processing plants and has a global presence. This gives graduates like me the perfect platform to gain experience in three distinct aspects of engineering – design, project management and plant operations. I believe this is a rare opportunity for any graduate. Furthermore, when you think about the prospects of international assignments and rotation into other CIMIC Group operating companies, the possibilities are endless…
Bradley Tunstall
Graduate Mechanical Engineer
What's your job about?
In my first 12 months I have completed three roles within CIMIC Group.
My first role was a fly-in-fly-out role with CPB Contractors on the QCLNG gas project in Queensland. I was tasked with identifying and rectifying works to bring vendor dehydration and compression packages to commissioning preparedness.
My second role was with EIC Activities, I provided input on construction projects and tenders.
I currently work for Sedgman in the operations stream, working in a team providing maintenance and reliability support to several mine sites.
What's your backg…
Kate Leone
Graduate Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineer
“I was wanting exposure to larger scale projects with more detailed engineering processes where I’d be able to get involved in project management”
My graduate journey
“My first rotation at UGL was on the Sydney Metro project, specifically on the radio system – planning and conducting testing. I was involved in the daily operations and maintenance of the metro radios and PA system, it was exciting and hands on!”
For her second rotation, Kate joined the team on the M6 Stage 1 project.
“I’m now involved in managing the design for the emergency telephone system in the M…
Sedgman Graduate Programs and Internships
About Us
Sedgman Pty Limited is a market leader in the design, construction and operation of mineral processing plants for the global resources sector. Our specialised technical expertise, proven track record in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) delivery and our advanced commercial capabilities enable us to provide complete solutions which are valued by our clients. Sedgman Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of CIMIC Group Limited – one of the world’s leading international contractors and the world’s largest contract miner.
Since 1980, Sedgman has advanced the standard of excellence and innovation for clients across coal and iron ore, precious and base metals, and industrial minerals. From engineering design to project delivery to operations, our integrated approach creates a unique 360º feedback loop that drives continual improvement. We partner with our clients to ensure tailored, world-class outcomes that stand apart for reliability, efficiency, productivity and performance – optimising client investments, maximising resource recovery and lowering unit costs.
Our progressive, proactive and adaptable culture is the foundation for client excellence. We're proud of our people and their impressive performance based on holistic thinking and lean, smarter ways of working. Effective team engagement and our commitment to diversity and social inclusion further add value. With our genuine, safety-first culture, and mature health and safety system, we prioritise keeping people safe and enhancing wellbeing. Our disciplined approach to quality further drives performance. Through best-practice environmental management, we find practical solutions to prevent pollution and reduce environmental impact, including through our innovative EcoValue projects. From there, we integrate socio-economic factors and shared value into everything we do to support vibrant, liveable and sustainable communities for the future.
Graduate program opportunities are available in a range of disciplines, including:
- Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Control Systems, Electrical, Structural, and Process)
- Health & Safety
- Human Resources
- Construction Management
- Data Science.
The recruitment process
- Application: include a CV, cover letter and copy of your academic transcript.
- Video Recorded Interview: This is your chance to show us who you are. Candidates may be asked to respond to interview questions through video recordings.
- Formal Interview: The next step will be an interview with the hiring manager conducted via video conference or in person. This is your chance to ask lots of questions and learn more about Sedgman.
- Reference checks: We encourage you to identify two people who you have worked for or with. This may be a supervisor at a previous employer, lecturer at university or a leader in a community or volunteering initiative that you have participated in.
Selection Criteria:
What successful applicants have in common at Sedgman is learning agility, a focus on innovation and continuous improvement and a willingness to take on new challenges.
Remuneration & career prospects
Graduate remuneration is determined each year in line with industry trends and market rates. By joining our graduate program you will experience rotations through the different parts of our business giving you exposure to a variety of projects, experiences and experts in their field.
Important dates
| 13 March 2023 | Applications open for the 2024 intake |
| 30 April 2023 | Applications close for the 2024 intake |
Apply Now!
EIC Graduate Program and Internships
EIC Activities is CIMIC Group’s engineering and technical services business. Our engineering and risk mitigation expertise provides CIMIC Group with a competitive advantage for winning and delivering profitable projects that also generate value for clients.
EIC Activities ensures the Group’s collective experience, technical capabilities, innovations and leading edge technology applications are leveraged to deliver our client’s objectives. We provide in-depth sector experience, specialist engineering services, technical solutions, expertise in lean practices, sustainability and innovation, and lead knowledge management and technical training for the Group. We work globally across CIMIC Group leveraging our extensive building information management and digital engineering capability, and as embedded team members. We are currently supporting more than 200 projects across CIMIC Group’s operations in 20 countries.
Our global graduate program which is part of the CIMIC Group Graduate Program, provides the opportunity to learn, develop and gain exposure to some of the world’s most iconic asset, infrastructure and resources projects.
Be part of something bigger.
How it works
Participants enter the program by working at one of our companies in construction (CPB Contractors, Broad and Leighton Asia), mineral processing (Sedgman) or services (UGL). Rotations and industry exposure are also available at CIMIC, our in-house engineering consultancy (EIC Activities) and our public private partnerships arm Pacific Partnerships.
With support for your transition from student to professional from technical experts and mentors, we’ll challenge you with exciting projects and genuine responsibilities. We’ll expand your knowledge with professional development sessions to build your strengths, leadership skills and business acumen. And you’ll be exposed to a variety of projects and companies within CIMIC Group.
What you get
You receive structured, on-the-job training, guided learning plans and leadership mentoring. Over the two-year program, you will experience two one-year rotations with placements in various roles, projects or CIMIC Group companies. Having the opportunity to rotate across companies as well as projects provides you with greater opportunities to build your career.
Benefits
One Rewards Program:
The One Rewards program gives our people access to significant discounts and saving from a wide range of retailers on an easy to use and convenient program.
The program provides discounts and savings from about 400 major retailers including supermarkets, department stores, motoring & petrol, home & gardens, families & babies, education & books, computers, electronics, travel entertainment, finance & insurances, and retail options.
Employees from CIMIC, CPB Contractors, Broad, EIC Activities, Pacific Partnerships, Sedgman and UGL are eligible for the new One Rewards program, which is available in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and United States.
AIA Vitality Membership:
We value our people and provide a range of benefits to help look after yourself as you build a rewarding career with us. In Australia, CIMIC Group employees who are eligible for our AIA Australia salary continuance insurance can now also become a member of the AIA Vitality health and wellbeing program.
AIA Vitality's proven approach takes you on a journey to better health, where you get to know your health, improve it and enjoy the rewards.
AIA Vitality rewards eligible employees with points for making healthy choices like completing a health check or nutrition assessment, or setting and following through on a physical activity target.
As a new member, you start on a bronze status and can work your way up to silver, gold and platinum status.
The more points you earn, the higher your status and the bigger the rewards, including shopping vouchers and discounts on movie tickets, your weekly shopping, fitness activities and travel.
Your health and wellbeing journey:
- Know your health – health checks, nutrition assessments and fitness assessments
AIA Vitality offers a range of online and offline health assessments to help you find out more about your health. - Improve your health – healthy eating, exercise and fitness, lifestyle and wellbeing
AIA Vitality helps you set goals and maintain good health through discounts on gym memberships, fitness devices and more. - Enjoy the rewards – flights, entertainment, shopping vouchers
AIA Vitality recognises your effort and keeps you motivated with rewards including shopping vouchers and discounts.
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