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CAREERS

The Cadet Program: Trainees & Graduates

Emerging Professionals: Kane Way Cadet & Trainee Program

Build your career with Kane Constructions

Are you looking to become a Project Manager, Site Manager, Estimator, Engineer or Design Manager?

Why not join our Kane Way Cadet program?

The Cadet Program has been developed over 50 years to ensure our most valuable asset, our people, are equipped with the skills to become leaders in their chosen field. Employing driven people and mentoring them in the Kane Way is a key success factor.

Own your career with Kane, like many of our senior staff who have come through the program.

'The Kane Way' Cadet Program is designed to develop the next generation of industry leaders.

Our cadets gain hands‑on experience across every stage of a project - from tender to delivery - while being mentored by Kane’s longstanding career professionals. From Site Managers and Project Managers to Site Engineers and Contracts teams, you’ll gain a 360° insight into every element of our project delivery.

Through structured learning, on‑site rotations, and real project exposure, you’ll build the technical, commercial, and interpersonal skills that form the foundation of a successful construction career.

At Kane, we don’t just teach how to build - we explain why. Our cadets learn the Kane Way: an approach built on collaboration, integrity, and excellence.

The Kane Way Program

The Cadet Program: Trainees & Graduates
The Cadet Program: Trainees & Graduates

The Kane Way Program incorporates streams of:

  • Estimating and contract administration (all states)
  • Site management (VIC)
  • Project engineering (VIC)
  • Work Health and Safety (VIC)
  • Design management (VIC)

Throughout the two year Kane Way program you will be nurtured and assisted in your early development at Kane.

You will be provided with:

  • Support and guidance from a mentor
  • Learning in your chosen field
  • The opportunity to work on fast paced interesting, exciting projects that you will be proud of
  • Assurance you will be given meaningful, and challenging work
  • Opportunity to interact with others and form life long friendships
  • Flexibility to continue/complete your studies

Your Future

The Cadet Program: Trainees & Graduates
The Cadet Program: Trainees & Graduates

There are many disciplines cadets can specialise in, and we will help you find your role with career opportunities in:

  • Work Health and Safety
  • Quality management
  • Estimating
  • Contract administration
  • Services engineering
  • Project engineering
  • Site management
  • Contract management
  • Design management
  • Project management

If you are interested in a rewarding career which starts through our programs, please click to apply on your relevant location below.

Hear From Our Cadets

Athena Alexiadis
Cadet Contract Administrator

"A standout feature of Kane’s Cadet Program is its strong emphasis on teamwork. Through regular cadet days, we are encouraged to connect, share experiences, and build lasting professional relationships. This has created a collaborative network where cadets support one another by offering fresh perspectives, acting as sounding boards for ideas, and sharing insights from tasks they’ve already undertaken. No challenge ever feels too great when tackled together, with the added guidance and encouragement of senior staff. This spirit of teamwork not only builds confidence but also fosters growth, making the cadet journey both rewarding and inspiring."

​Trent Heath
Cadet Contract Administrator

"From the outset of the cadet program, I’ve been trusted with real responsibilities regardless of experience. The role continues to give me exposure to every stage of the building process, from contracts through to project delivery. Most importantly, the supportive team environment is helping me develop quickly and with confidence."

Danny Somay
Cadet Contract Administrator

"I’ve really enjoyed getting to know my fellow cadets, establishing connections right from my first day that will last years to come. There’s a strong support network between the cadets, and we look help each other out whenever we can."

Declan Edwards
Cadet Contract Administrator

"I started my cadetship with Kane a little differently to most, being thrown straight onto site at Iglu from day one. This fast tracked my growth and gave me a sink or swim mentality that pushed me to learn quickly. With the strong support structure on site, I’ve gained more knowledge and experience in 12 months than I ever imagined possible, setting me up for a career path I’m really excited about."

Elaine Irons
Contract Administrator

“What I valued most about the cadet program was starting in head office, where I connected with other cadets in the same stage of their careers and built a strong support system.”