Johnstaff
2022 Graduate Program - Melbourne (Jan 2022)
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Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- 2 vacancies
- Apply by 31 Jul 2021
- Start date 31 Jan 2022
Our program
The Graduate Program is open to Building & Construction, Project Management and Engineering students and runs for 12 months – with two six-month rotations in Project Management and Construction. This means that our graduates gain hands-on, client-side experience on a wide variety of projects and initiatives at all stages of their planning, construction and operation. Graduates work in office-based Project and/or Construction roles, or site-based Construction roles.
The program is designed so that graduates get real exposure to the client-side across multiple industries – including the health, education/research, aged care, justice, transport, commercial, retail and pharmaceutical sectors.
The program includes structured learning outcomes focused on:
- the holistic overview and approach to the project management cycle;
- consultant engagement process;
- contract administration and procurement;
- expanding on-site construction knowledge and experience;
- site processes and knowledge;
- OHS/WHS legislation;
- understanding of the cost management relationship; and
- site coordination.
In support of the program, all graduates will have a dedicated buddy, and work within a team-oriented culture and supportive environment.
Importantly, we offer our graduates permanent positions from day one.
Reviews
During the past year as a graduate at Johnstaff i have worked on Healthcare and Education Projects alongside experienced Project Managers. My responsibilities included cost management of consultant/Head Contractor invoicing, Reviewing RFIs and EOTs, minute taking, preparing reports, following up with consultants daily, scheduling meetings, attending site meetings and statusing progress.
As a project coordinator on a day-to-day basis I get manage all aspects of a construction site being OH&S, administration, financials, trade integration and management and quality control.
As a graduate, I spent 6 months in Project Management and 6 months in Construction Services assisting my colleagues in cost control, project procurement, site coordination etc.
About the employer
Johnstaff
4.7
100 - 500 employees
Construction & Property Services
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Pros and cons of working at Johnstaff
Pros
Caring company who cares more about it's people than profit.
Johnstaff works within a niche market, offering the opportunity to work on a wide range of unique projects.
The best thing is that Johnstaff would push you to reach your career milestones and push you to do better.
Daily challenges of on-site work.
Johnstaff outlines a commitment to diversity in the workplace with emphasis on involving more women in the Construction industry
Cons
Can require long hours to meet deadlines.
The job comes with a lot of responsibility and is quite dynamic, meaning there is always a lot to keep on top of. At times, it can be difficult to switch off at the end of the day from the many moving parts of the project.
The worst thing probably is that work comes and goes in waves. You might be very busy one week and then fairly free the other.
Travel requirements for projects if you are site based.
Working in the Construction Consultancy industry is challenging. However, I honestly can't think of a negative aspect of working for Johnstaff that is company-related.