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  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Lendlease Graduate Programs & Internships

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About Us

Lendlease is a globally integrated real estate and investment group with core expertise in shaping cities and creating strong and connected communities.

Being bold and innovative characterises our approach and doing what matters defines our intent.

We create award-winning urban precincts, new communities for older people and young families just starting out, retail precincts, and workplaces to the highest sustainability standards. We are also privileged to create essential civic and social infrastructure including state-of-the-art hospitals, universities and stadiums around the world.

Lendlease has been entrusted with many projects of public, cultural and social significance: constructing the Sydney Opera House, creating the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York, and restoring and renovating historic buildings such as London’s Tate Britain and National Theatre.

As we expand our experience and our footprint, we aspire to continue creating places people want and care about and providing value for security holders and the broader community.

Headquartered in Sydney, our people are located in four operating regions: Australia, Europe, the Americas and Asia.

The culture

Our Benefits

At Lendlease the variety of opportunities we can offer means that no matter who you are, it’s a place where you’ll connect, where you’ll progress and where you’ll matter. 

  • Health & Wellbeing Program as well as discounts to major retailers 
  • 4x extra Wellbeing days per year
  • Access to the Employee Assistance Program and Mental health support
  • A variety of flexible work and parental leave options.
  • Community Day provides a day out of the office to work with colleagues to give back to our local communities

A Graduate role with Lendlease is a permanent role designed as a strong foundation to build your successful and enriching long-term career with us. Throughout your two years in the Global Graduate program and beyond you will have access to the numerous benefits that Lendlease provides to employees and enjoy a culture that cares about you.

Mission Zero

A community can’t thrive if the world around it doesn’t.  
At Lendlease, we take our responsibility to the planet seriously.  
That’s why we’re embarking on Mission Zero.  
Our commitment to absolute zero carbon by 2040.

Climate change. It’s the biggest problem we’re facing. But we’re also part of that problem. 

We create millions of places to live, work and play for communities around the world. But the reality is that our industry releases around 40 per cent1 of carbon emissions that threaten life as we know it. 

As leaders in our space, we take responsibility. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2025 and ABSOLUTE zero by 2040. Our industry’s most aggressive targets. By far.

Social Contribution

We’ve set ourselves a target to create $250 million of social value by 2025.

We’re doing this through our shared value partnerships and Community Grants program, which are supported by the Lendlease Foundation, as well as other initiatives, such as FutureSteps, which is funded by the business. Importantly, our social value target focuses on initiatives that go above and beyond any project or asset contractual obligations.

We’ve engaged global experts to put in place rigorous methodologies to measure and report on the social value we create. Take a look at #alittlehelptothrive

We report the progress against our target each Financial Year. In FY21, we had already created $47.3 million of social value through the work of our shared value partnerships.

Partnerships in Australia 

  • Great Barrier Reef Foundation ‘GBRF’
  • Australian Red Cross
  • OzHarvest
  • Settlement Services International ‘SSI’
  • Landcare
  • The Australian Business and Community Network ‘ABCN’

Community Engagement

Our Community Engagement Lendlease Foundation Community Grants Australia The Lendlease Foundation Community Grants program is an initiative to aid not-for-profit community organisations and charities that deliver impact across the following areas:

Diversity and Inclusion

Lendlease supports diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We want everyone to come to work and feel safe, empowered and motivated to be the best they can be, as the person they are. 

Lendlease is committed to providing an inclusive workplace, where all employees can be their true and best selves at work. We encourage and embrace diversity and inclusion in thought and experience, building stronger teams and better outcomes. 

We offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equal treatment and equal opportunity are just the norms.​ 

We strive for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we work; and for everyone to feel they belong.​ 

We remain committed to supporting under-represented groups and providing a wide range of inclusion initiatives so that everyone is supported to thrive.​ 

We have a range of policies, programs and initiatives to support our Diversity & Inclusion strategy and our key focus areas: 

  • Embedding flexible work
  • Driving greater gender equity
  • Building inclusive workplaces

Inclusive Workplace 

Diversity & Inclusion is one of our guiding principles because we know that when we get it right, our people and our business will thrive.  

We drive an inclusive team culture where trust and psychological safety are prioritised.  Because we believe that when people feel respected and value when they feel safe to contribute their ideas and truly be open, without hiding parts of their identity; that is when they will flourish. 

Flexible Work 

At Lendlease flexibility and wellbeing are part of the way we operate, setting us up for success in an increasingly agile world.  We empower our leaders to work with the team to organise how, when or where we work to deliver in the most effective way in order to meet customer, team and individual outcomes.  

Types of flexible working arrangements include: 

  • work from home
  • flexible hours
  • additional purchased annual leave
  • part-time hours
  • job sharing and
  • career breaks

Our performance discussions include a conversation each year around wellbeing and flexibility. 

LGBTQ+

We support all diverse genders, identities and sexualities, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and everyone under the LGBTQ+ rainbow.  

Lendlease has been actively involved in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) since 2011 achieving Platinum Employer status in 2018.  We are one of only 7 organisations in Australia to be recognised for our long-term efforts in driving workplace inclusion for our LGBTQ+ community. Lendlease partners with organisations to ensure our policies are inclusive and represent our LGBTQ+ employees.  

As one of the founding organisations for InterBuild a volunteer organisation that was established to promote positive change for LGBTQ+ people in the property and construction industry. Lendlease has been involved in a number of key projects to support and drive changes within the industry. 

Our Australian Pride Network is an active and celebrated community both internally and externally.  They support the LGBTQ+ community, all leaders and teams across the broad sites and office locations that we work and operate by sharing their lived experiences when it comes to decision making.  They support significant days of celebration and importance for the community, such as:  

Wear it on Purple Day and IDAHOT Day. As a network, they participate in events, and team meetings, generate important conversations and help educate and have fun in doing so. 

Disability Support

All Abilities at Lendlease  

Places can only be their best when they are accessible. Lendlease is committed to striving to create barrier-free workspaces so that people of all abilities can have fulfilling carers. Both for our customers in construction design, and importantly also, for our employees in workplace design. 

Workplace Adjustments 

Lendlease is committed to creating accessible places that are barrier-free for our customers and employees. We have processes in place and where possible, approve individual adjustments to support the varying needs of our employees, including people experiencing disability, injuries or who have another reason that may require a workplace modification. 

Memberships 

Lendlease is a member of the Australian Network on Disability (AND), a peak body on disability and accessibility in Australia. 

Mental health 

Lendlease places a major focus on mental health and wellbeing which forms a crucial part of our Health & Wellbeing Framework including an extensive Mental Health First Aiders Network. 

National Relay Service (NRS) 

The NRS, an Australian Government initiative, is a telephone service that can facilitate our connection and engagement with employees and customers who are deaf, or who have a speech or hearing impairment.

Lendlease ran the National Relay Service training across Victoria and New South Wales for any employee who interacts with others via phone, including recruitment specialists, and customer service teams. 

International Day of Persons with Disability 

Lendlease acknowledges the UN-sanctioned International Day of Persons with Disability, a day that raises awareness on how we can create a more inclusive and equitable world for persons with disabilities. 

PACE Mentoring Program 

Lendlease is a supporter of the PACE Mentoring Program, which connects job seekers with a disability to mentors from leading organisations, aiming to help them gain experience in a workplace setting, develop skills and expand their network.

Gender Equity at Lendlease 

At Lendlease, we want a ‘gender-balanced workforce and acknowledge that it will take more than just policies and procedures to achieve that. We are raising the bar to create a level playing field.  

We strive to overcome the societal norms that hinder equality, by encouraging everyone to challenge gender stereotypes, particularly in areas that have been traditionally dominant in male representation.  

Attracting and retaining women at Lendlease is about finding the right people for the right roles, and supporting their continued development and success.  We do this by; ensuring our policies and benefits support individuals and families regardless of gender, learning and development programs to support our future leaders, and corporate memberships such as; the National Association for Women in Construction (NAWIC) and Property Council of Australia (PCA). The Gender Inclusion Network is a passionate and active community that supports businesses, leaders and individuals to create equality with active engagement across numerous events and initiatives.  

Lendlease has a clear action plan to address gender pay gaps. We are committed to achieving pay parity and rigorous pay equity reviews are undertaken annually.

First Nations Engagement, Attraction, Employment and Career Development at Lendlease.

Through our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan, we acknowledge and celebrate the proud heritage of Australia’s First People. 

Lendlease will promote opportunities for career development, sustainable business growth and economic participation by continuously building on our community engagement strategy nationally respecting community connections, kinships, relationships-song lines and pathways for employment led by Elders, leaders, and trusted educators in partnership with LL businesses.

We will continue our partnerships with various First Nation organisations to create more inclusive workplaces one our First Nations people have been engaged in the workplace.  These programs include:

  • Face to Face Training by Mirri Mirri;
  • Supporting early careers through Undergraduate Internship opportunities with Career-Trackers; and
  • Working closely with NASCA to actively work towards collaborating to create whole communities of healthy and prosperous First Nations young people.

Lendlease acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures and to Elders past and present.

Recruitment Process

Here is a guide to our Graduate application and assessment process.

1. Submit your application

Submit an online application, CV, transcripts and right to work. Make sure you include details about work experience, education and extracurricular activities.

Applications open 10 July 2023!

2. Complete the Blended Online Test

We want to get to know you more holistically – we’ll take a look at cognitive ability, personality and situational judgement. You’ll be able to complete this in one sitting and receive feedback on your performance. 

3. Complete a video interview

Complete the video interview at a time convenient to you. We’ll be covering questions across the breadth of our Lendlease Graduate Agilities and also give you a real insight into the Grad roles and expectations.

4. Attend a virtual assessment session

Selected candidates are invited to one of our assessment centres which will include a group assessment activity and an individual interview with the business. This is where you can shine amongst your peers and share with us the reason why you want to join Lendlease as a Graduate. 

Assessment centres will commence from mid-September 2023.

5. Commence Graduate Program

If you are successful you will receive a phone call from our recruitment team to offer you a position within our program commencing in February 2024. Congratulations!

The Undergraduate Program 

Our 12-week Lendlease Construction Undergraduate Program over Summer (November to February) is a hands-on, immersive learning experience that introduces you to some of the industry’s brightest minds, giving you insights into areas such as construction, design, digital and sustainability

What you need to know:

  • This program is suitable for students in their penultimate (second last year) of study in a related degree
  • You must complete an application form and submit your academic transcript, and proof of Australia residency or citizenship
  • The recruitment process and subsequent offers will conclude by October.

We value diversity and are committed to creating inclusive experiences for all of our people and candidates. We encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work and embrace different ways of working through flexibility.

Be challenged. Learn from the brightest in their field. 

Choose to make an impact!

Remuneration & Career Growth

Career paths

Our Program offers a whole range of learning and development opportunities in Construction, Digital, Enterprise Support and Property Development. And it’s open to graduates from a wider variety of degree disciplines than you might think. Whichever Stream or team you join, you can keep on growing and making the progress you want. There is nothing to stop you, and everything to enable you.

Want to know where your skills can take you? Lendlease accepts various degrees that are eligible for our Graduate program. 

The Lendlease Graduate Program

The Global Graduate Program supports the professional and personal development of all newly employed Lendlease graduates through a structured and supportive environment. The purpose of the program is to transition a university graduate to a Lendlease Graduate who has foundational skills, knowledge and tools to navigate real world situations and adapt to future needs quickly. It is designed to expand their insight and general knowledge of our industry whilst providing the opportunity for graduates to gain practical experience in a range of sectors across the property and construction industry.

What is perhaps the most unique proposition of our program is the immersive and holistic learning experience designed with our graduates in mind. Our graduates will start on a journey of self-development and self-discovery as they enter the first year of the program which is centred around curiosity. The first year is to discover our business, discover how you work with others and start building the foundational soft skills to help you transition into the workplace. The learning program is a combination of highly individualized experiences through a guided Choose Your Own Adventure learning stream, that we help our graduates build into an individual development plan designed to accelerate their development. It is paired with group Collective learning that explores self, using behavioural assessment tools and focuses on three key aspects:

  1. Understanding self
  2. Building team connections and
  3. Cultivating stakeholder relationships.

Each learning interaction is intentionally built over time in a program of learning. In between the learning interactions are small, guided peer-coaching sessions that will bring what you’ve learnt in the Collective Learning to your real-life working environments. Graduates will then shift gears in Year 2 to concentrate a higher responsibility to self and others, and to be ready for the next step in your career post-program. You will be given opportunities to prove your readiness to learn and to lead others in Year 2 and we will challenge you with new learning experiences that increase your responsibility to not just your own learning, but to others as well.

Graduate Reviews

Overall Score
4.5
Overall score based on 10 reviews
They Score Best in…
8.8
Culture
8.8
Management
9.3
Recruitment
9.2
Sustainability
8.8
Culture
8.8
Management
9.3
Recruitment
9.2
Sustainability
What Graduates Say About Them
  • Projects are very interesting and exciting. Systems are well defined, rigorous, and make sense most of the time. People are smart and passionate about the industry.
  • Everyone is understanding of my lack of knowledge in the industry due to lack of experience. They are welcoming and willing to teach the basics about construction.
  • Getting assigned to different roles/areas of the business which helps provide myself more information on the various areas and give me an idea on what area I would want to pursue in the future
  • Long hours
  • I think the worst thing for me personally is the commute, I spend upwards of 2.5 hours driving per day and if I was to take Public transport it would be 4 hours. However I do have a good understanding of sacrifice and believe it is worth it.
  • I would like to receive more feedback.

Jobs & Opportunities

Locations With Jobs & Opportunities
  • Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide
Hiring candidates with qualifications in
B
Business & Management
C
Creative Arts
E
Engineering & Mathematics
H
Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences
I
IT & Computer Science
L
Law, Legal Studies & Justice
M
Medical & Health Sciences
P
Property & Built Environment
S
Sciences
T
Teaching & Education

Graduate Success Stories


  • Graduate stories
The experience of working with a diverse group of gifted minds has to be the best thing working in Lendlease. Each person has a story of their own and shares it with each other.

Akhil James

  • Graduate stories
The experience of working with a diverse group of gifted minds has to be the best thing working in Lendlease. Each person has a story of their own and shares it with each other.

Akhil James

  • Graduate stories
The experience of working with a diverse group of gifted minds has to be the best thing working in Lendlease. Each person has a story of their own and shares it with each other.

Akhil James

  • Graduate stories
The experience of working with a diverse group of gifted minds has to be the best thing working in Lendlease. Each person has a story of their own and shares it with each other.

Akhil James

A Day In The Life Of


  • Day in the life

Lucas Toms

Every week the development team is taken for a site walk by the Lendlease building to show the progress of works on site and talk through some of the emerging issues on site. This allows the development team to stay across all works.
  • Day in the life

Lucas Toms

Every week the development team is taken for a site walk by the Lendlease building to show the progress of works on site and talk through some of the emerging issues on site. This allows the development team to stay across all works.
  • Day in the life

Jessica Coleman

I really love being able to do this as it reminds me of my time in the grad program acting as a buddy in my second year (but obviously with more of a career focus).
  • Day in the life

Jessica Coleman

I really love being able to do this as it reminds me of my time in the grad program acting as a buddy in my second year (but obviously with more of a career focus).
  • Day in the life

Lucas Toms

Every week the development team is taken for a site walk by the Lendlease building to show the progress of works on site and talk through some of the emerging issues on site. This allows the development team to stay across all works.
  • Day in the life

Lucas Toms

Every week the development team is taken for a site walk by the Lendlease building to show the progress of works on site and talk through some of the emerging issues on site. This allows the development team to stay across all works.
  • Day in the life

Jessica Coleman

I really love being able to do this as it reminds me of my time in the grad program acting as a buddy in my second year (but obviously with more of a career focus).
  • Day in the life

Jessica Coleman

I really love being able to do this as it reminds me of my time in the grad program acting as a buddy in my second year (but obviously with more of a career focus).

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The Lendlease Story

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The Lendlease Story

We are a leading international property and infrastructure group with companies in the Americas, Asia, Australia and Europe.

Lendlease Purpose & Strategy

A summary of Lendlease's Strategy for the next 10 years.

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