Contract Admin Cadet - Brisbane at Graya in Brisbane, Queensland, AU

We’re currently seeking a Brisbane-based Contract Admin Cadet to join GRAYA™. This is an entry-level opportunity for students currently studying Construction Management (or a related discipline) who are looking to build a long-term career in construction delivery.

In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience across key areas of the construction process, supporting live projects through procurement, contract administration, cost planning, programming, quality assurance, and site exposure. You’ll be guided by experienced project teams, while working through a structured cadet development program designed to build future GRAYA leaders.

Where You’ll Make an Impact

At GRAYA™, we’re known for design-led construction, exceptional delivery standards, and building some of Queensland’s most recognisable luxury multi-residential projects.

This cadetship is the ideal opportunity for someone wanting more than a standard “student placement”, it’s a pathway into the industry where you will be trained properly, supported closely, and given real responsibility as your confidence grows.

If you're organised, eager to learn, and serious about building a career in commercial and high-end construction delivery, this role offers exposure that few cadetships can match.

What You’ll Do

Project Exposure & Learning

• Assist with subcontractor procurement, trade letting, tender comparisons and contract execution
• Support contract administration including head contract claims, variations, notices of delay and handover documentation
• Gain exposure to design management, document control and platforms including Procore and Procure Pro
• Participate in site inductions, SWMS reviews and WHS compliance activities (guided by supervisors)
• Support quality assurance processes including defect management, ITPs and standards compliance

Technical Development

• Learn the fundamentals of cost planning, estimating and trade package pricing
• Build programming and scheduling capability using MS Project and look-ahead programs
• Develop an understanding of building services, structural systems and high-end finishes through real project exposure

Professional Development

• Build communication skills through meeting coordination, minute taking and professional correspondence
• Develop leadership behaviours through initiative, problem solving and accountability
• Track progress through structured cadet modules and take ownership of learning goals

University Support

• Work and study concurrently with paid study and exam leave
• Reimbursement for successfully passed subjects (subject to probation and program commitments)
• Commit to a minimum 3-year employment pathway with GRAYA upon graduation

Requirements

What You’ll Bring

• Currently enrolled in a Construction Management degree (or closely related discipline)
• Strong academic performance, with the ability to manage study and work commitments
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn in a fast-paced construction environment
• Strong attention to detail and an organised approach to documentation and task management
• Professional communication skills and the ability to work as part of a high-performing team

Mandatory Documents

• White Card
• Drivers Licence

Benefits

Why GRAYA™?

We care about every detail, and every person who builds it.

At GRAYA™, we’re not just building homes - we’re creating iconic spaces that define modern living across Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

When you join GRAYA™, you’re joining a team that backs each other, takes pride in the craft, and delivers projects that set the benchmark for quality and design. We invest in our people the same way we invest in our projects - with care, intent and a commitment to excellence.