Civil Construction Cadetship in Surveillance

Online Application

 

Applications close on Sunday 1 January  2023, 11:59PM AEDT.

The online application is your first opportunity to really tell us what you can bring to the Civil Construction Cadetship in Surveillance, and what you’re hoping to get out of it, so make sure you put your best foot forward. In the application form you will be asked to indicate which participating employer you would most like to work with, answer a question about your motivation for the role and upload your resume.

Tips

• Start your application as early as possible, well before the deadline.
• Spend some time researching the cadetship and the project teams involved. A great place to start is
• by reading through the tabs on this website and also visiting the Victorian government’s big build website.
• Provide honest and accurate information as your responses will be confirmed at other stages in the process.
• Pay attention to word limits as an indication of the amount of information to include.
• Do a final review of your application before you submit it. You may even like to ask a trusted family member or friend to review your responses. Your writing skills will be assessed along with the content in your responses so check for any spelling or grammar errors.
• Once you have successfully submitted your application, you will receive an email confirming receipt. We recommend that you check all spam filters on your email account as emails sent from an unknown address may automatically move to your spam folder.
• Throughout the Christmas and New Year period, HOBAN’s team of recruitment consultants will be reading through all applications. Keep an eye on your email as this will be the main point of contact if we need to ask you any questions.

Assessment Centres

Approximately Late January – Early February 

If you progress to the next stage of the recruitment process, you will be invited to attend an assessment centre. The assessment centre is a great opportunity for you to learn more about the cadetship and for us to learn more about you. At the assessment centre you will meet with representatives from MRPV, LXRA, ARUP and NELP as well as the HOBAN Recruitment team. You will take part in a number of group-based and individual activities that will allow you to showcase your skills and attributes in a number of different settings.

If you are invited to attend an assessment centre you will be provided with more specific information to help you perform your best.

Tips

• Spend some time researching the cadetship and the participating employers involved.
• Read about the key attributes we are looking for in our cadets. Think of times when you have demonstrated those attributes in the past, whether that be at work, through a hobby, or through your studies.
• Practice can be of real benefit. Engage in mock interviews with friends, colleagues, career advisors – anyone who is prepared to help.
• When responding to behavioural based interview questions, choose examples that highlight your strengths and focus on your own involvement in various situations (use “I” rather than “we”).
• Walk the interviewer through your response in a logical fashion. It can be helpful to structure your responses using the STAR approach outlined below:
  • Situation – A brief outline of the situation or setting, who was involved and what was your role?
  • Task – What did you do?
  • Action – How did you do it?
  • Result – What was the outcome and what feedback did you receive?
• The interviewers want you to do your best. During the interview they may ask you probing questions to help clarify your responses.
• The assessment centre is a great time to ask any specific questions you may have about the working environment, culture, or role.
• Remember, the assessors want you to do well. They have spent considerable time screening applicants and have identified you as a potential employee. They will be looking for confirmation that you have both the knowledge and capabilities to be successful. Be enthusiastic!
• If you have concerns that a disability or impairment may impact on your assessment centre experience, please contact the HOBAN Projects team to discuss reasonable adjustments.