Whilst our graduate program is mostly targeted towards construction/engineering graduates, a large part of our business operates within the support functions such as Safety, Quality, Environment, HR, Business, and Marketing. If you have studied any of these disciplines and are interested in working for John Holland we encourage you to apply. A list of disciplines we recruit graduates for are below:
- Civil
- Construction/Building
- Mechanical
- Mechatronics
- Mining
- Electrical
- HR
- Environmental
- Business
- Safety
- Quality
- Marketing
What projects/jobs do you currently have?
We’ve got over 90 projects across Australia, New Zealand and South-East Asia. To get a better picture of our range of projects, visit our website: www.johnholland.com.au.
What do you look for in a graduate?
We look for graduates who are great with people. Some of the attributes that stand out are:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Initiative
- Attention to detail
- Actively participates in teams
- Effective time management
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About John Holland
John Holland, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leighton Holdings Limited (ASX: LEI), is one of Australia’s leading engineering, contracting and services providers to the infrastructure, energy and resources, and transport services sectors.
Operating across Australia and in New Zealand, South-East Asia and the Middle East, John Holland’s business is driven by its collaborative approach to project delivery and its diversity of skills and capabilities. Its operating principles – People, Performance, Partnerships and Profit – are a key focus in the way John Holland conducts its business.
John Holland’s experience covers a wide range of contracting and services capabilities, from tunnelling, communications, building and civil construction solutions in the infrastructure sector, to the delivery of major water and environment, energy, mining and minerals and industrial projects in the energy and resources sector. John Holland is also a leading provider of services to the transport sector, with industry-leading skills in railway construction, operations and maintenance, aviation services, and ports infrastructure and maintenance.
John Holland’s strength lies in its ability to deliver diverse, complex and challenging major projects, its partnership approach to client relationships and its absolute commitment to people and careers. John Holland has over 60 years’ experience, work in hand of over $7 billion, and over 7,500 people employed across Australia.
As a graduate in our National Graduate Program, we’ll be working with you to ensure you get to benefit from working for one of Australia’s greatest infrastructure deliverers.
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Your Journey
Year One
Once you’re accepted we’ll be in contact with you about how to prepare yourself for the John Holland National Graduate Program. You’ll attend a meet-and-greet session where you’ll meet current and past graduates as well as managers and other people within the business.
Things kick off with your induction and orientation into our business. You’ll get a basic feel for how things work inside John Holland and on our National Graduate Program. From there you’ll commence work in our business on your first rotation. All of our graduates come together at our National Conference where you’ll also meet senior managers from our business and receive information and skills you’ll need to grow in your first year.
Your first year also includes peer group meetings, communication skills training and a presentation to senior management. Don’t stress – we’ll make sure you’re ready for it all.
Year Two
We’ll continue to provide you with a range of technical skills development via your rotational phases, and more training and development opportunities including coaching and negotiation skills. There will be more opportunities to network with your fellow graduates and you’ll make your final presentation to senior management.
Then, congratulations! You’ve graduated from the John Holland National Graduate Program.
Post Graduate Program
Things don’t end there. We’ll give you the opportunity to continue rotations around our business, to attend Careers Fairs to share your stories with future graduates and to take part in our ongoing relationship with Engineers Without Borders (EWB).
Check out the below video and watch what it's like as a graduate John Holland:
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How To Apply & FAQs
What is John Holland’s graduate-recruitment process?
- Early 2012 submit application.
- Notified by the end of the month regarding the outcome of your application.
- If you are successful you will progress to the next round and will be asked to complete assessment-centre requirements.
- Phone interview.
- Face-to-face interview.
- Letter of offer to commence employment in 2013.
Are you looking for Graduates outside of the construction/engineering fields?
Whilst our graduate program is mostly targeted towards construction/engineering graduates, a large part of our business operates within the support functions such as Safety, Quality, Environment, HR, Business, and Marketing. If you have studied any of these disciplines and are interested in working for John Holland we encourage you to apply. A list of disciplines we recruit graduates for are below:
- Civil
- Construction/Building
- Mechanical
- Mechatronics
- Mining
- Electrical
- HR
- Environmental
- Business
- Safety
- Quality
- Marketing
What is John Holland’s graduate salary?
John Holland offers a competitive salary, which will be discussed with you after your interview should you reach the letter-of-offer stage.
Does John Holland take international graduates?
Yes, John Holland accepts graduates who currently hold Australian Permanent Residency such as the Skilled – Independent (residence) visa (subclass 885). John Holland does not sponsor any students in applying for permanent residency. John Holland does not sponsor graduate program applicants who currently hold (or seek to gain) a 457 Temporary Business (Long stay) Visa, or a 485 Skilled Graduate (Temporary) Visa.
How long does the John Holland graduate program go for?
John Holland’s National Graduate Program (NGP) has been designed as a structured two-year program.
What training and development opportunities are available to graduates?
- Corporate and Graduate Program Induction
- Peer Group Meetings
- Networking events
- National Conference
- On-the-job training, including technical training
- Communication and influencing skills training
- Systems and procedure training
Do I get to choose what project I work on?
The nature and location of work will affect resourcing requirements. When determining the project that you will be working on your Manager and Graduate Coordinator will take into account where you are currently based and try to locate you close to home where possible. While your home location is taken into consideration many of our projects are spread across diverse geographical locations and if our interstate and remote projects require graduates you may be asked to relocate. If a project comes up that you are very interested in working on you can advise us of your interest and we will try to accommodate this depending on project requirement.
Do I have to do rotations?
Yes. The John Holland National Graduate Program provides graduates with the opportunity to learn about and experience the way we do business. The purpose of rotations is to assist graduates in building their core capabilities and technical skills to support the diverse functions of the business. Rotations also provide you with the opportunity to meet and network with a whole range of people increasing your connections within the business even further.
If I have to relocate, will John Holland pay?
John Holland has a standard relocation procedure that will be implemented in the case of any graduate required to relocate as part of their role with the business.
What kind of hours will I be working?
Every development phase will differ for each graduate. Working hours will be dependent upon the development phase you are working in and requirements of the project or office. As an Engineer within our business you may be required to work weekends or nightshift – your manager will discuss this requirement with you.
Does John Holland have a mid-year graduate intake?
Not officially. John Holland recruits based on business and project needs, so there will be some occasions when mid-year intakes are required.
What projects/jobs do you currently have?
We’ve got over 90 projects across Australia and South-East Asia. To get a better picture of our range of projects, visit our website: www.johnholland.com.au.
What do you look for in a graduate?
We look for graduates who are great with people. Some of the attributes that stand out are:
- Strong customer focus
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Actively participates in teams
- Effective time management
- Excellent interpersonal skills
How can I make my application stand out?
Take the time to read through the information we have given you so that you understand what details we are asking you to provide. Start your application early so that you have time to go back and review it with a clear mind before submitting it. There are no trick questions; answer things honestly and appropriately. Have someone look over your application to proofread it, and make sure you use spell-check. Don’t send something that is generic.
How many positions do you have?
John Holland recruits based on business and project needs. Sometimes these needs are not known at the start of the recruitment process, however they will be confirmed as applications progress.
Can I view the progress of my application and can I make any changes once it has been submitted?
Once your application has been submitted you will receive an email advising that we have successfully received it. Throughout the recruitment process we will communicate with you via email so make sure your email address is correct.
You can make some changes to your application once it has been submitted and we encourage you to make sure that you check your application every few weeks to ensure that the following details are still correct:
- Résumé
- Personal details
- Education information
- Employment information
What are the long-term career prospects for John Holland graduates? What happens to me after I complete the National Graduate Program (NGP)?
At John Holland we commence graduates as full-time employees from day one. Given the amount of time and resources we invest in our graduates we aim to keep you employed within the business for as long as work requirements permit, allowing you to fully explore all of the divisions that our diverse organisation offers, providing you with the opportunity to build your career with us.
Does John Holland accept Vacation Students?
Yes. However, the process is managed locally and vacancies depend on project needs. We will attempt to assist 3rd and 4th year students in the first instance as it is becoming more and more common that educational institutions require this experience from students to allow them to complete university and graduate. Expressions of interest are advertised in May (for Winter vacation work) and October (for Summer vacation work) each year. Applications are accepted through the website only.
Who do you class as a Graduate?
To be considered for the John Holland National Graduate Program you must have completed an Australian or New Zealand Undergraduate degree within three years of commencement of the National Graduate Program to ensure your studies remain contemporary with current business practices.
When does the John Holland National Graduate Program commence?
Our National Graduate Program commences each year in January and participation is for two years.
I will complete my studies mid-year and if I am a successful applicant for the program, am I able to start with the business earlier than January?
Where it is mutually agreeable, in that John Holland has a need and the successful applicant is available earlier than January, an earlier commencement may be offered. This will be negotiated with Graduates on an individual basis.
If I am unsuccessful in my application for the Graduate Program this time, can I apply for the program again?
Yes, applicants are eligible to apply for the John Holland National Graduate Program again the following year however you must have completed your studies within three years of the year of application.
If I am not offered a Graduate position, can I apply for other roles with John Holland?
Yes, applicants who are unsuccessful are eligible to apply for other appropriate positions in John Holland which are all advertised through our website at careers.johnholland.com.au
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