Early Careers Program Manager

Description:

The Opportunity
Are you passionate about shaping the future of the construction industry? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment where you can build upon and enhance an early careers program? Kapitol Construction is looking for an Early Careers Program Manager to drive the development and success of their cadet and graduate programs.
About The Role
This is a unique opportunity to take full ownership of Kapitol Construction’s early careers strategy, ensuring their work experience students, cadets, and graduates are supported, developed, and retained. You will be responsible for designing and implementing a structured, high-impact program that provides hands-on project exposure, professional development, networking opportunities, and a clear pathway for career progression.
Key Responsibilities Include
Project managing the full early careers program from recruitment and onboarding to ongoing development and retention strategies.Building strong partnerships with universities, TAFES and industry bodies to attract top early-career talent.Developing structured learning frameworks to enhance skills, peer relationships, and networking opportunities.Providing continuous feedback and coaching to ensure students and graduates thrive in their roles.Implementing AI-driven solutions to streamline processes and enhance learning experiences.Managing retreats and team-building events to foster engagement and alignment with Kapitol’s vision.
About You
We are looking for someone who is energetic, relatable, and a trusted mentor for our early-career professionals. You’ll bring:
Experience managing graduate, cadet, or early careers programs, ideally in construction, engineering, or a similar industry.A passion for learning and development, with the ability to structure programs that balance project exposure with professional growth.Strong relationship-building skills to connect with grads, leaders, and external stakeholders.An innovative mindset, comfortable leveraging AI and emerging technologies to improve program outcomes.A dynamic and adaptable approach, ensuring grads feel supported while maintaining the freedom they love at Kapitol.
If you feel that your experience aligns with the above, please apply online to the attention of Abigail Marnoch, quoting ref no.3881697.