2023 Construction Cadet (Jul 2023)

About Us 

With almost 60 years in the industry, TOGA has established itself as one of the most experienced, Australian-owned, fully integrated property developers. Family-owned, today we operate as the TOGA Group of Companies and have evolved into three integrated businesses: TOGA Development & Construction, TOGA Far East Hotels (TFE) – a leading hotel operator across Australia, New Zealand, and Europe, and TOGA Property Investment. TOGA Development & Construction’s diverse activities include the development and construction of medium to high-density residential, commercial, hotel, industrial and retail projects.

When you join our business, you join our family. A family that genuinely cares and one that extends beyond just our team members to include our partners, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants. 

We invest in our culture, celebrate our differences, and encourage wellness, flexibility, and growth. These are just some of the reasons you’ll love working at TOGA.

About You 

This position will be an opportunity to gain exposure to the length and breadth of onsite construction. Working alongside our site teams, including fellow Engineers,  Commercial, Safety, and Site Supervisors you will put theory to practice. 

Your primary responsibilities will be: 

• Proactively drive company safety policies, practices, and procedures in compliance with OH&S legislative requirements to provide a safe workplace at all times.
• Assist with the trade package tendering process including compilation and approval of tender documents and proposed tender list, issue of documents, receipt of tenders, comparison of tenders, and submission of tender recommendation for approval 
• Carry out quality assurance inspections on-site to ensure critical hold points are undertaken and documented to the relevant Australian Standards or Building Code of Australia.
• Assist with the general administration of contractor commercial claims and variations.
• Ensure compliance with the Company's Quality, Occupational Health & Safety, and Commercial project management systems.
• Compilation and control of project documents including maintenance of a control register. Ensure prompt issue of documentation to the respective parties.
• Assist with general site duties, office and administration as required.

Skills, abilities, and traits 

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills are essential 
• Proactive in nature with strong communication skills
• Process-driven with the confidence to think outside the square and present solutions for improvement 
• Analytical, thorough, and detailed in your approach 
• Eagerness to develop, grow and further your learning. 

Qualifications

• Working towards a tertiary qualification in Engineering or Construction Management is required.