FDC is one of Australia’s leading project delivery partners. We are experts in construction, fitout, refurbishment and building services for over 30 years. We are about quality, teamwork and getting the job done right. Our personal culture is what drives our strong reputation, from our new starters to our Directors, everyone loves coming together to deliver industry leading projects for our remarkable clients.
Our cadetship program is unique in our industry. We celebrate our differences and see diversity as our strength. We work alongside our cadets to create a career pathway that matches their strengths and has them perform at their best. This isn’t a one size fits all program. No two cadets will share the same pathway as we believe no two cadets are the same.
If you are looking to pursue a career in Contracts Administration, Site Management, Project Management, Design, Estimation, Safety or Engineering and would like a personal and flexible approach to your cadetship this may be the program for you.
Applications are now closed for 2021 however you can still express your interest by completing the form below and we will be in touch when applications open again in September 2021 for our 2022 intake.
FDC’s cadetship program is open to applications currently studying:
Our program is targeted at students in the final years of their degree however we are always open to those who have also just commenced tertiary study.
The program offers experience across:
• General Contract Administration
• Head Contract Administration
• Subcontract Administration
• Estimating
• Design Development & Management
• Site Exposure & Management
• Safety, Quality & Environmental
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Internal Communication
Complete the application form at the bottom of this page. Ensure you select the state and division you are applying for and attach all relevant documentation.
Note. We love a good cover letter that outlines why you believe you would be an ideal cadet and culture fit at FDC!
Applications are now closed for 2021 however you can still express your interest by completing the form below and we will be in touch when applications open again in September 2021 for our 2022 intake.
If you have successfully made it through to this stage you will be contacted by phone or email and be invited in for a face to face interview.
The interview will be conducted by a member of our Senior Leadership Team.
Don’t worry, we are very friendly and will ensure you will feel comfortable and relaxed. Think of it as a coffee with friends. We want to hear about you and your career aspirations. Please come prepared to discuss you!
Congratulations and welcome to the FDC family!
At this stage you will receive an employment contract with your start date, and a team handbook.
You won’t be alone on Day 1. You will either be starting with other cadets or matched with a buddy to ensure you have someone with you as you navigate your new environment.
Meet Alex Ryan, FDC Contracts Administrator
Our exceptional team includes Alex who started as a Cadet 5 years ago and has moved into a Contract Administrator role. She is currently working on the $220m Macquarie University Project.
“When I first started with FDC I had never even been on a construction site before, so to be based on site full time as a young and inexperienced cadet and be the only woman on the construction site at the time, was a little daunting for me. I’m fortunate that from the very beginning of my time at FDC I’ve always felt fully supported and encouraged by the team around me, and that, along with the construction knowledge and experience I’ve gained has allowed that self-confidence to grow.”
Meet John Atkins, Contracts Administrator
We love watching our cadets kick-start their career under the mentor-ship of our expert teams. John started with FDC as a cadet in 2016 and has gone from strength to strength in our NSW Construction division.
During his time with FDC, he has been promoted to a Contracts Administrator position, and in 2019 won the Master Builders Association Building Degree Graduate of the Year Award. John is currently working on the $60m National Herbarium of NSW project.
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Forest Lodge NSW 2037
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