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CIMIC Group

4.0
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

CIMIC Group Graduate Programs & Internships

  • Construction & Property Services

Across CIMIC Group, we offer opportunities in skilled and professional roles as well as graduate employment, scholarships, apprenticeships and internships. Our portfolio of businesses and projects open up a world of opportunities. And our people – around 29,000 talented team members working in 20 countries across Australia and the Pacific, Asia, Africa and America's – are delivering projects that push the boundaries of engineering for better, more sustainable solutions that take us into the future.

CIMIC Group comprises our construction businesses CPB Contractors, Leighton Asia and Broad, our mining and minerals processing companies Thiess and Sedgman, our specialist services company UGL and our public-private partnerships arm Pacific Partnerships – all supported by our in-house engineering consultancy EIC Activities.

We integrate a world of experience and expertise to amplify insights, develop future-ready solutions and deliver enduring value across the lifecycle of assets, infrastructure and resources projects.

CIMIC Group's mission is to generate sustainable returns for shareholders by delivering projects for our clients while providing safe, rewarding and fulfilling careers for our people.

Our mission is supported by four Principles by which we live and work:

Integrity - Being respectful and honest with ourselves, our colleagues, our clients, our partners, our supplier's shareholders and other stakeholders.

Innovation - Continually adapting and evolving for the future.

Accountability - Committing to what we are responsible for.

Delivery - Amplifying our ability to deliver to drive our reputation and credibility.

Underpinning these Principles is the Safety of our people. Ensuring our people return safely to their families is the most important thing we do each day, alongside our clients, partners, suppliers and communities.

Recruitment Process

Success starts here

CIMIC Group invests in future leaders and provides graduates with exposure to a world of experience and expertise. Our global graduate program provides the opportunity to learn, develop and gain exposure to some of the world's most iconic asset, infrastructure and resources projects.

Use your experience, stretch your skills, strive for excellence and achieve exceptional outcomes for our clients, shareholders and communities – your role will take you from today to a brighter future. 

Be part of something bigger.

How it works

Participants enter the program by working at one of our companies in construction (CPB Contractors, Leighton Asia and Broad), mining and mineral processing (and Sedgman), and services (UGL). Rotations and industry exposure are also available at CIMIC, our public-private partnerships arm Pacific Partnerships, and with our in-house engineering consultancy EIC Activities.

With support for your transition from student to professional from technical experts and mentors, we'll challenge you with exciting projects and genuine responsibilities. We'll expand your knowledge with professional development sessions to build your strengths, leadership skills and business acumen. And you'll be exposed to a variety of projects and companies within CIMIC Group.

Remuneration & Career Growth

What you get

You receive structured, on-the-job training, guided learning plans and leadership mentoring. Over the two-year program, you will experience 2x1-year rotations with placements in various roles, projects or CIMIC Group companies. Having the opportunity to rotate across companies, as well as projects, provides you with greater opportunities to build your career.

CIMIC Group graduates:

  • Achieve technical, professional and personal growth through a structured program
  • Participate in leadership development and networking sessions to accelerate their careers
  • Have opportunities to work on large complex projects across CIMIC Group's portfolio of work
  • Learn from a globally-recognised organisation with exposure to industry leaders and technical experts
  • Secure access to an exciting career path supported by a strong culture of internal recruitment and progression
  • Operate within a global network including engaging with other graduates
  • Work in challenging, diverse and inclusive environments
  • Meet with CIMIC Group executives at induction and graduation.

Graduate Reviews

Overall Score
4.0
Overall score based on 48 reviews
They Score Best in…
8.0
Corporate Social Responsibility
8.4
Diversity
8.1
Satisfaction
8.2
Management
8.0
Corporate Social Responsibility
8.4
Diversity
8.1
Satisfaction
8.2
Management
What Graduates Say About Them
  • Delivering major projects that shape cities and impact the lives of those around me. Being part of UGL/CIMIC has given me the chance to work on the Cross River Rail project which is helping to define the future of Brisbane.
  • I feel that I am working with professionals that I can learn from and that they will push me to take on new and challenging opportunities. Also treated me with respect.
  • The people I have worked with have provided me with valuable experience, even as an undergrad and treated me with respect and as a proper employee despite my experience. I've been provided with plenty of opportunities at various types of projects and have been surrounded by a great team each time.
  • I've been provided with a lot of opportunities and have felt supported to some degree in every role I've worked in. The female representation and leadership is also higher than what I've seen from other contractors of the same level
  • It gives me an international perspective of working in this industry. I feel so respected to work as a woman in here, as they have created a woman in construction group to gather the female power in the company.
  • The large amount of opportunities to gain experience in different areas and projects due to the great portfolio of work and diversity of the company.
  • Usual office hours and pay is great to match hours worked. However, the hours on site can be much longer and the domestic site allowance does not cover all the overtime that is worked.
  • Not enough resources/people to get job done successfully. May need to do overtime to get the job complete.
  • Working in such a large company it can feel like being a small cog in a large machine. It can be hard to navigate the business and define a career path.
  • Transitioning between projects is not always smooth
  • Although rotations are stated as part of your graduate program, I found it very difficult to get the managers to allow me to rotate into other departments to pursue other opportunities.
  • Office culture is lacking, maybe due to COVID but unsure has haven't been here for long enough

Jobs & Opportunities

Locations With Jobs & Opportunities
  • Pacific, Asia, Africa & The America's
Hiring candidates with qualifications in
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Business & Management
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Engineering & Mathematics
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IT & Computer Science
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Law, Legal Studies & Justice
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Property & Built Environment
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Sciences
Current Jobs & Opportunities

Graduate Job

Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Be part of something bigger! Be part of CIMIC Group. Apply today!

Graduate Job

Sydney
Be part of a company that is committed to diversity in the workplace. Apply at CIMIC today!

Graduate Success Stories


  • Graduate stories
Don’t be afraid to ask and clarify with anyone at work, because learning never stops, regardless of educational background or age.

Abiel, Ho Si Qi

  • Graduate stories
Don’t be afraid to ask and clarify with anyone at work, because learning never stops, regardless of educational background or age.

Abiel, Ho Si Qi

  • Graduate stories

Candice Hales

  • Graduate stories

Candice Hales

  • Graduate stories
Don’t be afraid to ask and clarify with anyone at work, because learning never stops, regardless of educational background or age.

Abiel, Ho Si Qi

  • Graduate stories
Don’t be afraid to ask and clarify with anyone at work, because learning never stops, regardless of educational background or age.

Abiel, Ho Si Qi

  • Graduate stories

Candice Hales

  • Graduate stories

Candice Hales


A Day In The Life Of


  • Day in the life

Ryan Rees

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  • Day in the life

Ryan Rees

My morning would involve going through every comment the client has provided and determining the required action items.
  • Day in the life

David Lo

David Lo is a Graduate Engineer at Leighton Asia’s construction project in Hong Kong.
  • Day in the life

David Lo

David Lo is a Graduate Engineer at Leighton Asia’s construction project in Hong Kong.
  • Day in the life

Ryan Rees

My morning would involve going through every comment the client has provided and determining the required action items.
  • Day in the life

Ryan Rees

My morning would involve going through every comment the client has provided and determining the required action items.
  • Day in the life

David Lo

David Lo is a Graduate Engineer at Leighton Asia’s construction project in Hong Kong.
  • Day in the life

David Lo

David Lo is a Graduate Engineer at Leighton Asia’s construction project in Hong Kong.