Construction Cadet Roles

3 weeks ago

Gold Coast City, Australia GemLife Group Full time

At QA Build, we’re not just building homes—we’re creating vibrant over-50s lifestyle resorts that set the benchmark for quality, innovation, and community for the GemLife Group. As a fast-growing, forward-thinking business, we’re looking to the future—and that means investing in the next generation of talent.

We’re inviting Expressions of Interest from trades or those already in the construction industry looking to apply their skills in new and exciting ways.

We're seeking emerging leaders across the following areas, you have a trade background and are ready to take the next step in your construction career, with a lot of knowledge about construction you are ready to aim to set the tools aside to become

- Leading Hand | Site Supervisor | Site Manager

A Career Path in Construction – More Than Just a Job

Through our construction arm, QA Build, we’re looking for qualified carpenters and builders ready for more than just a job. We're offering cadetships and real career pathways—from Leading Hand through to Site Supervisor, Site Manager, and ultimately, Construction Manager. If you’re a hands-on tradie with leadership potential, we want to help you grow into the next phase of your career. This opportunity could be at any of our construction sites and not limited to the Gold Coast

Along with the site career opportunities, we are looking for those that are ready to bring their on-site experience into the office, or have you just completed a construction-related qualification and are eager to put your knowledge into action? At GemLife, we’re looking for passionate and driven Cadets to join our growing team across a variety of disciplines.

This is your chance to gain real-world experience and learn from the best in the industry, with structured pathways and opportunities for progression.

We’re seeking cadets in the following areas:

- Estimating (Residential & Commercial)
- Drafting (Residential)
- Contract Administration (Commercial)
- Interior Design
- Architecture & Landscape Architecture
- Health, Safety, Environment & Training (HSET)
- Whether you're transitioning off the tools or fresh out of university or TAFE, this is a unique opportunity to grow your career in a supportive, fast-paced environment within one of Australia’s fastest-growing developers.

At GemLife and QA Build, we offer more than just roles—we offer careers with purpose, mentorship, and opportunity.How to Apply

As a vertically integrated company, GemLife is the developer, builder (QA Build), and operator of our luxury resorts. That means you’ll be joining a team with end-to-end ownership, diverse career pathways, and exciting growth opportunities.

If you’re ready to kickstart your career with a company that values innovation, quality, and people—we want to hear from you.

Be part of something big. Be part of GemLife.

How to Apply

If you’re excited about the opportunity to grow your career with GemLife, we’d love to hear from you, we are looking for expressions of interest.

To express your interest please send Nicola

- A cover letter outlining why you believe you’re the right person for this opportunity, and
- A current resume detailing your qualifications, experience, and areas of interest.

Tell us how your skills and passion align with GemLife’s vision, and why you're ready to be part of our exciting future.

Applicants must have full Australian work rights. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

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