About Laing O'Rourke

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O’Rourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O’Rourke owns one of Australia’s largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That’s the #powerofexperience.

About the role

As part of our two-year Graduate Development Program, you will be assigned to the People Team and provided with practical on-the-job experience combined with technical training, professional development and support from our friendly team. We believe in making a big investment in our Graduates which includes:

• Access to meaningful work
• Supervision and feedback
• Mentoring and coaching
• A dedicated buddy; and
• Regular training sessions

The People team provides support to the business across the full array of Human Resources activities. For your first year you will support our Learning & Development and Resourcing Teams. For your second year, based on the needs of the business during your Graduate programme, you will have the opportunity to complete rotations to work in the some of the  following sub teams:

• People Operations;
• Learning and Development;
• Social Procurement;
• Diversity & Wellbeing;
• People Services;
• Corporate Communications;
• Resourcing; or
• Health and Safety.

About you

• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Good communication skills
• Positive attitude and team player
• Ability to work independently, with the support of a collaborative team
• Strong attention to detail
• Passion for developing individuals and teams
• Drive to learn and grow in your career in the Human Resources field

Eligibility and how to apply

To be eligible you must meet the following criteria:

• At time of application, hold Australian/ New Zealand citizenship or Permanent Residency.
• Have recently graduated from a relevant Human Resources degree e.g., Bachelor of Human Resources Management or similar.

You will be required to complete an online application form and upload your Cover Letter, CV and academic transcript (online transcript is acceptable).

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.