2025 Cadet / Contract Administrator
The 2025 program has a fresh update with the opportunity for Cadets & Contract Administrators to go to the UK to work with Wates for six months, while one person from Wates in the UK will come to Australia to work with Hutchies.
This is a unique opportunity for Hutchies' people who have completed their formal studies within the last four years and are working in a Cadet / Contract Administration role.
You can experience working with another family-owned construction company while living abroad in the UK and being just a jump away from hundreds of amazing European destinations.
The anticipated exchange period will be June 2025.
Check out the more information section below to understand the full eligibility criteria before applying.
To express your interest in participating in the Global Building Exchange Program, apply now.
Applicants must register their interest by 15 December 2024. EOIs must be lodged via our application form below.
#Eligibility
Check if this program is suitable to you before applying.
Minimum Tenure
Applicants must have been with the company for a minimum of 24 months by the time the placement commences.
Relevant Degree / Qualifications
Applicants must have completed their formal studies within the last four years (and prior to departure).
The degree should relevant to the discipline / role they work in.
Suitable Roles / Disciplines
The exchange program is currently open to anyone in a Cadet or Contract Administrator role.
Future Role Opportunities
Based on the success of the first exchange, we are exploring opportunities for the 2025 program, which will target tradespeople and site-based company members. Watch this space!
In addition to the Wates exchange program, we have now also partnered with Axiom Builders in Vancouver. In April 2025, Baxter Foreman from Mitch Grimmer’s team will head to Vancouver for 12 months on exchange, and we will host Connor from Axiom in return. Baxter was part of the final two shortlisted candidates for the Wates program.
Questions
If you need any other information, please get in touch with Katrina Stack, People Support Manager.
#Applications
Understand the process of applying and selection for the program.
Check Suitability
Interested applicants should first check the eligibility criteria above before applying.
Submissions Close Date
Applicants must register their interest by 15 December 2024.
EOIs must be lodged via our application form below.
Not Eligible
If you aren't eligible this time, keep an eye out for future exchange programs and re-apply.
Our EOI system will automatically check your eligibility if you apply.
Eligible
If you feel you are suitable, register your interest via the button below. The system will also check your eligibility and advise you if your application progress to the next step.
Selection Process
If you are eligible, your application will proceed to the shortlisting process. Those who are shortlisted will proceed to the next stage of the selection process.
Notification
Once the shortlisting process is complete, shortlisted candidates will be notified of their selection. They will then be provided further instructions on how to complete the Full Application for Job Exchange Submission. This will require additional information about your qualifications, experiences, and motivations for participating in the program.
Timeline
We understand that you are eager to know the outcome of your application. We aim to notify Company Members who have submitted an EOI of their application status in late January 2025. However, please note that the exact date of notification may be subject to slight changes as we ensure a thorough evaluation of all applications.
Questions
If you need any other information, please get in touch with Katrina Stack, People Support Manager.
#More Information
Some of the world’s oldest and largest builders have united to create this unique global construction exchange program.
Purpose
To contribute to the professional development of our people through emersion in alternative construction markets. Creating opportunity for exposure to innovative approaches within their discipline through an exchange program with like-minded builders in a contrasting region to their home ground. Whilst providing the company with exposure to alternative business models and construction process through visiting team members. It also aims to promote career pathways for the companies throughout a broader and more diverse community.
Benefits
The participants will gain new skills, perspectives, and an expanded network for personal and professional relationships. The organisation will benefit from more engaged and motivated people with different skills and new perspectives. Each will be able to bench mark their process alongside related entities in alternate markets with great transparency and built trust. Further expansion of the pool of available people is afforded through the broader network created.
Salary Structure
The individuals will be paid at their substantive level in their exchange location. Their years of service will continue to accrue during the period of job exchange. All leave requests should be discussed and agreed to by both partnering organisations.
Program Period
Exchange between individuals for a period of 6 months. Flexibility on duration may be agreed to suit individual circumstances.
Travel & Flights
The home employer will provide a return economy class airfare from the point of origin to their exchange location (England / Australia).
Accommodation
Participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodation, including utilities, in the exchange location.
To assist with accommodation costs, a one-off travel allowance will be provided by the home employer prior to departure.
Local Laws
It is the individual’s responsibility to observe the local laws and customs of the nominated exchange location. Whilst their sponsoring host and home employer will make every reasonable effort to assist, the consequences of any breach of law or customs by the participate will be their responsibility.
Insurance
Participants are required to take our expatriate (or travel) insurance cover and provide evidence of coverage prior to departure.
The home employer will reimburse the reasonable costs associated with purchasing the expatriate insurance coverage.
Work Permit / Visa
Participants will travel on the Youth Mobility Scheme Visa to work for Wates in the UK. They must obtain the visa for the exchange location, and the offer of participation in the program is contingent upon successfully attaining the required documentation. The home employer will reimburse reasonable costs associated with obtaining the work visa.
> Youth Mobility Scheme – Australia to England
Telephone & Internet
Participants are required to have their own mobile phone for communication purposes during the exchange program.
Hours of Work
As per the individual host company's expectations.
Salary Reviews
Scheduled salary reviews will continue as scheduled by the individual’s home employer or as agreed between the parties.
Questions
If you need any other information, please get in touch with Katrina Stack, People Support Manager.