Fairbrother Graduate Program
The Fairbrother Graduate Program is a two-year, full-time pathway that gives you the opportunity to build on the knowledge gained through your academic studies. You will work alongside highly skilled and respected team members, learning and gaining experience on the job.
The Fairbrother Graduate Program is a two-year, full-time pathway that gives you the opportunity to build on the knowledge gained through your academic studies. You will work alongside highly skilled and respected team members, learning and gaining experience on the job.
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Graduate Program
Be part of the future
of construction
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A symbol of excellence in the
Australian Construction Industry
For over 50 years, Fairbrother has demonstrated quality, excellence, and resilience within the
construction industry.
Established in 1972 as a small, family-owned and operated business in Tasmania’s North
West, Fairbrother has steadily grown to become a recognised leader in the building and
construction industry in Australia and have been recognised on multiple occasions through
the National Master Builder awards. Our success in Tasmania has enabled us to expand into
Victoria and also to undertake selected projects nationally.
Over the Fairbrother journey our high achieving employees have had the opportunity to grow
and develop into Industry recognised Construction Professionals.
We have built a reputation for excellence by delivering numerous iconic and award winning
projects throughout Australia, that is underpinned by 50 years of delivering Construction
excellence.
Where we operate
TASMANIA: Hobart | Launceston | Devonport
VICTORIA: Bendigo | Geelong | Warrnambool
TASMANIA
DEVONPORT
LAUNCESTON
VICTORIA
BENDIGO
HOBART
WARRNAMBOOL
GEELONG
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Your Career Pathway
The Fairbrother Graduate Program is a two-year, full-time pathway that gives you the
opportunity to build upon the knowledge gained through your academic studies. You
will work alongside highly skilled and respected team members, learning and building
experience on the job.
• Contribute your ideas toward new concepts that will lead Fairbrother into the
future;
• Undertake a structured development program;
• Work on iconic projects;
• Contribute to innovation that will shape the future of the industry.
For those who demonstrate a commitment to excellence, innovation, and quality,
there is the opportunity for ongoing employment after completion of the Fairbrother
Graduate Program.
Fairbrother provides an opportunity for you to grow both professionally and
personally.
We employ graduates from the
following disciplines:
• Construction Management
• Project Management
• Civil & Services engineers
• Architecture
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Design Stream
Designers are responsible for driving project design, from the concept and feasibility right
through to construction. In this area you will ensure project design delivers the client brief
within budget parameters through stakeholder management, project management, and
change management.
Contract Management Stream
This stream involves providing contract management and administration assistance to the
project management team. You will ensure all contracts achieve or exceed all health and
safety, quality, environment, and commercial measures and requirements.
Project Management Stream
Project Managers provide leadership to the Project Management Team.
You will engage with key stakeholders, build relationships, prepare and manage productive
work plans, and oversee the operational aspects of the project.
Choose your career path
As a Graduate Project Coordinator, you will be exposed to many different areas of our
business including:
• Estimation
• Design management
Estimation Stream
Estimators are responsible for producing competitive and profitable estimates for projects.
You will need to have good knowledge and understanding of market conditions, as well as
the ability to factor in all aspects of a project including health and safety, environmental
requirements and more.
• Contract management
• Project management
• Site management
• Safety, quality and environmental management
At the end of the Fairbrother Graduate Program, you’ll be ready to specialise in any of
these areas, with the real likelihood of ongoing employment opportunities throughout
Tasmania and Victoria.
Site Management Stream
A site manager runs the projects allocated to them, ensuring that construction achieves
or exceeds all project measurements. You will engage with stakeholders, supervise
construction tasks, and ensure all materials are available in full and on time according to
requirements.
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Application Process
Fairbrother’s Graduate
Program commences
at the beginning of
each year.
Applications are
open in September,
with interviews usually
occurring in October.
Interviews may be face
to face or via video
conference.
Successful applicants
will be required to pass
a pre-employment
medical assessment.
Our people above all else
This is our first Value.
At Fairbrother we genuinely believe that we are successful because of our people.
Employing a diverse workforce is part of our commitment to equality.
Corporate Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Programs, and Health and Fitness Challenges are
all available through our health and well-being programs.
Career development is supported by Fairbrother. We promote from within, providing career
development and advancement opportunities to all employees.
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Why Fairbrother?
Iconic Projects
We pride ourselves on Construction Excellence, the quality of our work, and the
construction successful delivery of iconic and memorable projects.
Work/Life Balance
We value our people above all else, and recognise that there’s more to life than just
your time on the job.
Individual Development Plans
When you join the Fairbrother Graduate Program, you’ll work with mentors to help
develop a plan that gets you on the path that you want to walk. This isn’t a set
program its fluid and dynamic and encourages individuals to develop their necessary
skills, cookie-cut program.
Mentoring and Guidance
You’ll work with mentors throughout the two year program who are committed to
your growth and development.
Remuneration
Fairbrother offers competitive remuneration packages which are subject to your
location and negotiatiation on acceptance.
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Our Values
Our people above all else
We genuinely believe that our people are our greatest asset.
To that end, we carefully select them, train them, nurture and support them
to achieve great things for themselves and for our company.
Honesty and integrity at all times
We recognise that unwavering honesty in all of our relationships and
business dealings is key to achieving our stated goals.
Quality work as the accepted standard
We genuinely believe that our people are our greatest asset.
To that end, we carefully select them, train them, nurture and support them
to achieve great things for themselves and for our company.
Innovation and continuous improvement
We value new ideas and share them openly.
Our people are encouraged to be open to smarter, better ways of operating.
Our Purpose
To provide a workplace founded on our Guiding Principles, where our people
can learn and grow to their highest potential.
Our Vision
Community contribution
We strive to give back to the communities that our people live and work in.
We look to our communities for support and in return we provide
employment, charitable support and sponsorship.
A symbol of Excellence in the Australian Construction Industry.
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Our Guiding Principles
• Valuing our people and their individual strengths as the company’s greatest asset
• Embracing quality in everything we do
• Instilling honesty, integrity and professionalism in everything we do
• Demonstrating and rewarding a never ending commitment to innovation and
continuous improvement
• Providing career path opportunities for all our people including ongoing training for
skills advancement and development
• Providing appropriate recognition, encouragement and reward to our employees for
their accomplishments
• Working together as a team for the achievement of a common goal
• Providing unparalleled service to our customers
It is Fairbrother’s commitment to “Our People”,
innovation and reducing our carbon footprint
that is the platform for success. With multiple
offices in Tasmania and Victoria Fairbrother can
offer individuals the opportunity to grow and
develop, into a leading construction professional
with our Vision a symbol of “Excellence within
the Australian Construction Industry”.
• Having the courage to do the difficult things
• Using open and effective communication at all times
• Maintaining a proactive, positive, compassionate and caring attitude
• Exhibiting loyalty to our company, our colleagues and our clients
• Demonstrating a commitment to the health and safety of our people
• Respecting and caring for the environment
• Passionately believing in our company and our people
• Working to receive a satisfactory profit for our work
• Contributing as good corporate citizens to the well-being of our community on an
ongoing basis
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Join the Fairbrother team!
Visit our website for more information and to submit your application
fairbrother.com.au/graduate
Head Office
12 Stony Rise Road
Devonport Tasmania 7310
P: (03) 6420 7000
E: hr@fairbrother.com.au
W: www.fairbrother.com.au