Lendlease is a globally integrated real estate and investment group with core expertise in shaping cities and creating strong and connected communities.

Being bold and innovative characterises our approach and doing what matters defines our intent.

We create award-winning urban precincts, new communities for older people and young families just starting out, retail precincts, and workplaces to the highest sustainability standards. We are also privileged to create essential civic and social infrastructure including state-of-the-art hospitals, universities and stadiums around the world.

Lendlease has been entrusted with many projects of public, cultural and social significance: constructing the Sydney Opera House, creating the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York, and restoring and renovating historic buildings such as London’s Tate Britain and National Theatre.

As we expand our experience and our footprint, we aspire to continue creating places people want and care about, and providing value for securityholders and the broader community.

Headquartered in Sydney, our people are located in four operating regions: Australia, Europe, the Americas and Asia.

We believe in finding better ways

We create places that leave a positive legacy with a focus on safety, innovation and sustainability.

Our values

Our core values guide our behaviours and underpin our Code of Conduct. These are the values we live by every day.

• Respect - Be dedicated to relationships
• Integrity - Be true to our word
• Innovation - Be challenging in our approach
• Collaboration - Be one team
• Excellence -Be exceptional in everything we do
• Trust - Be open and transparent

Whatever matters most to you. Whatever you want to achieve – professionally, personally and for the people and places around you – you can do it with Lendlease. 

Our Program offers a whole range of learning and development opportunities in Construction, Digital, Enterprise Support and Property Development. And it’s open to graduates from a wider variety of degree disciplines than you might think. Whichever Stream or team you join, you can keep on growing and making the progress you want. There’s nothing to stop you, and everything to enable you. 

With our focus on digital and innovation, you can think creatively on industry-transforming work. You’ll apply the expertise you gain to a range of life-improving, community-connecting projects. And you’ll help us create safe, sustainable places that leave a positive legacy for generations to come. 

You’ll be based here in Australia. But you’ll work with a global outlook, collaborating with international colleagues on projects that help create a better world for everyone. You’ll play your own, meaningful, part in protecting the environment through our commitment to sustainability and Mission Zero targets. 

This is a place where people matter. So you’ll thrive in a supportive, inclusive environment that takes care of your wellbeing too. In everything we do, we believe in finding better ways. 

Join us and do your right thing.

Why our Graduate Program?

Our goal is to build capability for future growth across our global regions. Our program supports this goal with an aim to transition a university graduate to a Lendlease Graduate who has foundational skills, knowledge and tools to navigate real world situations and adapt to future needs quickly.

The two-year early-career talent program is built around rotational experiences that enable graduates to practically apply their learnings and enhances their knowledge and skills within our industry. Technical job-family learning is embedded into on-the-job development depending on the program stream and graduates are expertly coached to develop a development pathway that is specific to them. Simply put, our Lendlease Graduate learns through doing.

Over two years the Lendlease Global Graduate Program will kick start your career and support your transition to the workplace. We have specifically taken a global approach, so that we create a consistent experience for all our graduates, no matter where in the world you are or which program stream you are part of. The development that you will get on our program will provide you with the foundational skills, knowledge and tools to navigate the workplace and help you adapt to the challenges and opportunities that are ahead.

Career paths

Our Program offers a whole range of learning and development opportunities in Construction, Digital, Enterprise Support and Property Development. And it’s open to graduates from a wider variety of degree disciplines than you might think. Whichever Stream or team you join, you can keep on growing and making the progress you want. There is nothing to stop you, and everything to enable you.

Want to know where your skills can take you? Lendlease accepts various degrees that are eligible for our Graduate program.

Lendlease Global Graduate Program 

Do your right thing. Join the Lendlease Global Graduate Program.

Whatever matters most to you. Whatever you want to achieve – professionally, personally and for the people and places around you – you can do it with Lendlease.

Our Program offers a whole range of learning and development opportunities in Construction, Digital, Enterprise Support and Property Development. And it’s open to graduates from a wider variety of degree disciplines than you might think. Whichever Stream or team you join, you can keep on growing and making the progress you want. There’s nothing to stop you, and everything to enable you.

With our focus on digital and innovation, you can think creatively on industry transforming work. You’ll apply the expertise you gain to a range of life-improving, community-connecting projects. And you’ll help us create safe, sustainable places that leave a positive legacy for generations to come.

You’ll be based here in Australia. But you’ll work with a global outlook, collaborating with international colleagues on projects that help create a better world for everyone. You’ll play your own, meaningful, part in protecting the environment through our commitment to sustainability and Mission Zero targets.

This is a place where people matter. So you’ll thrive in a supportive, inclusive environment that takes care of your wellbeing too. In everything we do, we believe in finding better ways.

Join us and do your right thing. 

Why our Graduate Program?

The experience is what you make it, and we know that the best learning comes from doing. Over the two-year program, you will have a minimum of two rotations. They may vary in length and timing based on what’s happening in our businesses, but you will be provided with the opportunity to experience new roles, projects or teams within your function. As a Lendlease Graduate you are given the chance to develop a broad range of skills, get to know more about what we do and identify where you work best.

Work with all levels of management and be supported by a dedicated program support team who will expertly coach you to shape a development pathway that is specific to you. You can look forward to learning as a combination of highly individualised experiences, with each learning interaction building over time as you progress through the program. This is complimented by role-specific and on-the-job development directly linked to your program discipline. Simply put, as a Lendlease Graduate you will learn through doing.

** Applications open 10 July 2023!

We’re an award-winning program and top graduate employer Lendlease introduced the Global Graduate Program in each of our four operating regions in 2017 and we are proud to say that we have been recognised as a top graduate employer ever since! We are consistently included in both the GradConnection/AFR Top 100 Graduate Employers and the GradAustralia Top 100 Graduate Employers list.

Career paths

Our Program offers a whole range of learning and development opportunities in Construction, Digital, Enterprise Support and Property Development. And it’s open to graduates from a wider variety of degree disciplines than you might think. Whichever Stream or team you join, you can keep on growing and making the progress you want. There is nothing to stop you, and everything to enable you.

Want to know where your skills can take you? Lendlease accepts various degrees that are eligible for our Graduate program.

Perks & Benefits

At Lendlease the variety of opportunities we can offer means that no matter who you are, it’s a place where you’ll connect, where you’ll progress and where you’ll matter. 

• Lendlease employees have a 5 in 7 working roster for project-based roles
• Health & Wellbeing Program (including free annual flu vaccinations and health checks)
• 3x extra Wellbeing days per year
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program and Mental health support 
• A variety of flexible work and parental leave options.
• Community Day provides a day out of the office to work with colleagues to give back to our local communities

A Graduate role with Lendlease is a permanent role designed as a strong foundation to build your successful and enriching long term career with us. Throughout your two years on the Global Graduate program and beyond you will have access to the numerous benefits that Lendlease provides to employees and enjoy a culture that cares about you.

What is our Undergraduate program?

Our Undergraduate program is a formal 12-week summer program that generally commences in November and goes through to February. 

You will be supported through the program and be provided with:

• Guidance as you learn about Lendlease Australia
• Practical onsite experience
• Exposure to best-in-class projects
• Unique learning experiences including formal learning sessions.
• Opportunities to connect with senior leaders across the business. 

The Undergraduate program allows you to experience working at Lendlease and get a sense of our culture and better understanding of the job and career pathway. It also opens the gateway to our Graduate Program, where we make early offers based on your performance. In some cases, allow you to stay on in the business in a casual capacity while you complete your studies in your final year!

To be eligible for this program, you must be in your penultimate year of university with a related degrees in either: Construction or Project Management, Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Environmental and Asset), Construction Economics, Architecture, Design, Quantity Surveying or Architecture. Sustainability, Compliance or related Risk degrees.

Roles Available for 2023/2024 Summer:  

• Construction Undergraduate Program - Site Engineer (ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, WA and NT)
• Construction Undergraduate Program - Cost Planner (NSW and VIC)
• Construction Undergraduate Program – UX Engineer (NSW and VIC)
• Construction Undergraduate Program – Commercial (NSW, QLD, NT, WA)
• Construction Undergraduate Program – Sustainability (NSW)
• Construction Undergraduates Program – Design Management (NSW)
• Support Services Undergraduate Program – Procurement (NSW)
• Support Services Undergraduate Program – Risk (NSW)
• Development Undergraduate Program - Development (NSW or VIC)

At this stage, we are only accepting applications if you are an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Other work experience opportunities at Lendlease:

Our business is always looking for early careers talent to help grow and develop while supporting our business with the growing pipeline of work. This is a great opportunity for individuals to develop their skills and gain valuable experience in a dynamic and supportive environment with a leading organisation. 

These intern type opportunities are ad-hoc and are generally on a casual basis, this may suit students who are in their second of third year of their degree. Register your details with us, regardless of where you are located within Australia!

Careers in Construction harness the expertise in infrastructure, design, development, investments and management to deliver a project from conception to completion. This includes site construction management, commercial, design and project management. Graduates in the Construction field will specialise in site construction management across a variety of project sizes and values, commercial management or design and project management which could be focused on a region or specific sector such as but not limited to health, defence, education, retail or commercial. 

Roles within our Construction Unit:

• Site Engineer: Working onsite on one of our Building projects, you will be part of the wider construction project team. You will be responsible for a specific trade package where you will coordinate and manage contractors and suppliers to ensure construction is completed within schedule and cost. You will also be involved in supporting the project across safety, quality and management of project documentation. Preferred Degrees: Engineering (Civil, Structural, Electrical, Mechanical), Construction/Project Management, Architecture.
• Commercial: You will undertake rotations within various commercial functions to develop a holistic understanding. You will gain exposure to bids and proposals through Precontracts & Tenders; learn about Head contracts and sub contracts through Legal; develop skills in forecasting, cashflow management and reporting within Project Finance. You will also be placed within one of our construction projects to undertake procurement, contracts administration and project reporting. Preferred Degrees: Business/Commerce, Law, Construction Management. 
• Cost Planning: You will learn key skillsets in providing quick and accurate measurement of quantities, contributing to the production of conceptual and detailed cost plans, estimates and value engineering on a range of major projects, as well as learning how to reduce risk and analysing data in controlling design to a defined set of cost parameters. Through this you will develop an understanding of market conditions with regards to applicable rates, subcontractors, supply chain and our competitors. Preferred Degrees: Quantity Surveying/Cost-Planning, Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering (Civil/Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics/Robotics).
• Design and Engineering: Working within our integrated design and engineering team (architecture & urban design, structural, services, environmental, digital modelling), you will work across a broad range of projects and sectors. You will collaborate with project teams (design and delivery) and other functions (procurement, planning and cost- planning) to deliver best practice project strategies and outcomes that encompass people, process, technology and information considerations. Preferred Degrees: Architecture or Urban Design, Engineering (Civil/Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental).
• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): You will become a specialist in EHS through developing comprehensive knowledge of how the business designs, implements and embeds our principles of safety and methodology at both a project and corporate level. You will undertake analysis to identify safety and wellbeing issues to inform and develop new strategies and initiatives, support current safety programs and gain advisory experience within one of our construction projects. Preferred Degrees: Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health.

At Lendlease our investment professionals manage approximately A$40.0 billion globally in property assets. We invest on behalf of our pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, investment managers and insurance companies, offering our investment partners access to quality property assets.

• Investment Management Graduate: We manage capital on behalf of institutional investors, as well as property and asset management. In partnership with government, private clients, joint venture partners and investors and with investment in design and new technologies, we have a proven track record in invigorating places and creating and managing complex, mixed-use property developments. These range from residential apartments to shopping centres and commercial precincts. Preferred Degrees: Business/Commerce, Finance.

The Development Segment is predominantly focused on the creation of mixed-use precincts that comprise apartments, workplaces and associated leisure and entertainment amenities. The Group also develops outer suburban master planned communities.

• Property Development Graduate Program you will gain exposure to different parts of the development cycle, with the opportunity to complete rotations through a diverse range of development business units such as Urban Regeneration, Retail Development and Communities. We seek candidates with a real passion for the Property sector, who are seeking a career in Development Management. Preferred Degrees: Property Economics, Construction Management, Property Development. 

A community can’t thrive if the world around it doesn’t. At Lendlease, we take our responsibility to the planet seriously. That’s why we’re embarking on Mission Zero: our commitment to absolute zero carbon by 2040.

Climate change. It’s the biggest problem we’re facing. But we’re also part of that problem. 

We create millions of places to live, work and play for communities around the world. But the reality is that our industry releases around 40 per cent1 of carbon emissions that threaten life as we know it. 

As leaders in our space, we take responsibility. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2025 and ABSOLUTE zero by 2040. Our industry’s most aggressive targets. By far.

Positive Social impact

We’ve set ourselves a target to create $250 million of social value by 2025.

We’re doing this through our shared value partnerships and Community Grants program, which are supported by the Lendlease Foundation, as well as other initiatives, such as FutureSteps, which is funded by the business. Importantly, our social value target focuses on initiatives that go above and beyond any project or asset contractual obligations.

We’ve engaged global experts to put in place rigorous methodologies to measure and report on the social value we create. Take a look at #alittlehelptothrive

We report the progress against our target each Financial Year. At FY21, we had already created $47.3 million of social value through the work of our shared value partnerships.

Partnerships in Australia 

• Great Barrier Reef Foundation ‘GBRF’ 
• Australian Red Cross 
• OzHarvest
• Settlement Services International ‘SSI’ 
• Landcare
• The Australian Business and Community Network ‘ABCN’ 

Community Engagement

Our Community Engagement Lendlease Foundation Community Grants Australia The Lendlease Foundation Community Grants program is an initiative to aid not-for-profit community organisations and charities that deliver impact across the following areas:

Diversity & Inclusion at Lendlease 

Lendlease supports diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We want everyone to come to work and feel safe, empowered and motivated to be the best they can be, as the person they are. 

Lendlease is committed to providing an inclusive workplace, where all employees can be their true and best self at work. We encourage and embrace diversity and inclusion in thought and experience, building stronger teams and better outcomes.

We offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equal treatment and equal opportunity are just the norm.

We strive for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we work; and for everyone to feel they belong. 

We remain committed to supporting under-represented groups and providing a wide-range of inclusion initiatives, so that everyone is supported to thrive.

We have a range of policies, programs and initiatives to support our Diversity & Inclusion strategy and our key focus areas:

• Embedding flexible work 
• Driving greater gender equity 
• Building inclusive workplaces 

Inclusive Workplace 

Diversity & Inclusion is one of our guiding principles, because we know that when we get it right, our people and our business will thrive.

We drive an inclusive team culture where trust and psychological safety are prioritised.  Because we believe that when people feel respected and value, when they feel safe to contribute their ideas and truly be open, without hiding parts of their identity; that is when they will flourish.

Flexible Work 

At Lendlease flexibility and wellbeing are part of the way we operate, setting us up for success in an increasingly agile world.  We empower our leaders to work with the team to organise how, when or where we work to deliver in the most effective way in order to meet customer, team and individual outcomes. 

Types of flexible working arrangements include: 

• work from home 
• flexible hours 
• additional purchased annual leave 
• part-time hours 
• job sharing and 
• career breaks 

Our performance discussions include a conversation each year around wellbeing and flexibility.

We support all diverse genders, identities and sexualities, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and everyone under the LGBTQ+ rainbow.

Lendlease have been actively involved in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) since 2011 achieving Platinum Employer status in 2018.  We are one of only 7 organisations in Australia to be recognised for our long-term efforts in driving workplace inclusion for our LGBTQ+ community. Lendlease partner with organisations to ensure our policies are inclusive and represent our LGBTQ+ employees.

As one of founding organisations for InterBuild a volunteer organisation that was established to promote positive change for LGBTQ+ people in property and construction industry. Lendlease have been involved in a number of key projects to support and drive changes within the industry.

Our Australian Pride Network are an active and celebrated community both internally and externally.  They support the LGBTQ+ community, all leaders and teams across the broad sites and office locations that we work and operate by sharing their lived experiences when it comes to decision making.  They support significant days of celebration and importance for the community, such as:

Wear it Purple Day and IDAHOT Day. As a network they participate in events, team meetings, generate important conversations, help educate and have fun in doing so.

All Abilities at Lendlease  

Places can only be their best when they are accessible. Lendlease is committed to an strive to create barrier-free workspaces, so that people of all abilities can have fulfilling carers. Both for our customers in construction design, but importantly also, for our employees in workplace design. 

Workplace Adjustments 

Lendlease is committed to creating accessible places that are barrier-free for our customers and employees. We have processes in place and where possible, approve individual adjustments to support the varying needs of our employees, including people experiencing disability, injuries or who have another reason that may require a workplace modification.

Memberships 

Lendlease is a member of the Australian Network on Disability (AND), a peak body on disability and accessibility in Australia.

Mental health 

Lendlease places a major focus on mental health and wellbeing which forms a crucial part of our Health & Wellbeing Framework including an extensive Mental Health First Aiders Network. 

National Relay Service (NRS) 

The NRS, an Australian Government initiative, is a telephone service than can facilitate our connection and engagement with employees and customers who are deaf, or who have a speech or hearing impairment. 

Visit  http://relayservice.gov.au/ for further details about the NRS service. 

Lendlease ran the National Relay Service training across Victoria and New South Wales for any employee who interacts with others via phone, including recruitment specialists, and customer service teams.

International Day of Persons with Disability 

Lendlease acknowledges the UN-sanctioned International Day of Persons with Disability, a day that raises awareness on how we can create a more inclusive and equitable world for persons with disabilities.

PACE Mentoring Program 

Lendlease is a supporter of the PACE Mentoring Program, which connects jobseekers with disability to mentors from leading organisations, aiming to help them gain experience in a workplace setting, develop skills and expand their network.

At Lendlease, we want a ‘gender balanced workforce and acknowledge that it will take more than just policies and procedures to achieve that. We are raising the bar to create a level playing field.

We strive to overcome the societal norms that hinder equality, by encouraging everyone to challenge gender stereotypes particularly in areas that have been traditionally dominant in male representation.

Attracting and retaining women at Lendlease is about finding the right people for the right roles, and support their continued development and success.  We do this by; ensuring our policies and benefits support individuals and families regardless of gender, learning and development programs to support our future leaders, corporate memberships such as; National Association for Women in Construction (NAWIC) and Property Council of Australia (PCA). The Gender Inclusion Network is a passionate and active community that supports the business, leaders and individuals to create equality with active engagement across numerous events and initiatives.

Lendlease has a clear action plan to address gender pay gaps. We are committed to achieving pay parity and rigorous pay equity reviews are undertaken annually.

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People

First Nations Engagement, Attraction, Employment and Career Development at Lendlease
Through our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan, we acknowledge and celebrate the proud heritage of Australia’s First People.  

Lendlease will promote opportunities for career development, sustainable business growth and economic participation by continuously building on our community engagement strategy nationally respecting community connections, kinships, relationships-song lines and pathways for employment led by Elders, leaders, and trusted educators in partnership with LL businesses.

We will continue our partnerships with various First Nation organisations to create more inclusive workplaces one our First Nations people have been engaged in the workplace.  These programs include:

Face to Face Training by Mirri Mirri;

• Supporting early careers through Undergraduate Internship opportunities with Career-Trackers; and
• Working closely with NASCA to actively work towards collaborating to create whole communities of healthy and prosperous First Nations young people.

Lendlease acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures and to Elders past and present.