- Great Opportunity for 1st & 2nd Year Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering students to kick start their career
- Ongoing causal position, for the length of your degree!
- Based in Somerton
Downer manages and maintains Road Networks across Australia and New Zealand, we manufacture and supply products and services to create safe, efficient and reliable journeys. We are committed to innovation and are leaders in the sustainable asphalt industry and circular economy.
Expressions of interest are now open for our Road Services Cadet Program . This program offers university students the opportunity to challenge themselves on a variety of projects and build real-life experiences with customers and work with industry leaders.
To be considered for the Cadetship Program, applicants must:
- Ideally you will be undertaking your first year in a Tertiary Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering discipline (however we will also consider second year students)
- Be available to work full time between 29 November 2021 through to 28 February 2022 , whilst studying you will have the option to work 1 day a week or as the business requires
- Enthusiastic to learn you will be flexible in the tasks required of you including exposure to site-based labour – allowing you to gain hands-on knowledge of everything Downer has to offer
- Hold a current Australian driver’s licence
- Proficient communication and interpersonal skills
What’s on offer for you:
- Financial support to assist with education costs;
- On the job vacation work where you will gain practical experience working out of one of our depot environments together with exposure to a range of civil projects
- The opportunity to apply for our Downer Graduate Program & Graduate positions within our Roads business once you complete your Cadetship
- A workplace that focuses on Zero Harm.
- The ability to build your professional career in a multi-disciplined business environment.
Our recruitment process:
Our recruitment process is diligent and structured to ensure inclusiveness and enable you to put your best foot forward. As you progress through the process you may be required to undertake an interview (video and face to face), a pre-employment medical and professional references.
If you require further information, please contact, Jason Cant on E: Jason.Cant@downergroup.com. Please note: applications will not be accepted through this email address.
As an employer who embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity, we encourage men and women of all ages and backgrounds, including Indigenous Australians, to apply.
