- Why choose Calibre?
- As an international provider of professional engineering services, Calibre Group's greatest asset is our people. It is of strategic importance that we continue to recruit and develop graduate engineers as it is fundamental to the continuity, expansion and sustainability of our business. We will offer challenging and rewarding career paths to our graduates and provide them with an environment in which we as a company encourage and support ongoing learning and development.
We are currently seeking talented, enthusiastic graduates to join our Calibre Graduate Development Program. Those in their final year of a relevant degree course, and those who have recently graduated with the necessary qualifications, should consider a career with Calibre.
- Applications are encouraged from graduates of the following disciplines:
- Mechanical;
- Structural;
- Electrical;
- Control Systems;
- Communications; and
- Systems.
Applications for the 2010/2011 Graduate Development Program have now closed.
The closing date for Calibre Graduate Development Program 2011/2012 applications will be Friday, 10th June 2011.
Applications need to be emailed hr@calibreglobal.com.au and include the following:
- Cover Letter
- Current Curriculum Vitae
- Latest Academic Record
The selection of graduates is to be on the basis of consistent criteria that relates to competence and potential. Subsequently,
graduate recruitment decisions will be based upon assessment criteria that identify candidates whose technical abilities,
professional skills, academic records, personal and behavioral characteristics, best match our requirements.
Date |
Event |
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April |
Advertising: Graduate Face to Face Expo, University career boards, graduate handbooks.
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April - June |
Applications: applications open in April and close on Friday 10th June 2011. |
June |
Telephone Interviews: The Calibre HR department will contact you to ask for any additional information we need that was not covered in your application. This interview lasts about 20 minutes and a suitable time will be scheduled with you prior to the interview. |
Early July |
Panel Interviews: If you are successful in moving to the next stage of the recruitment process, you will meet with line managers and a HR representative to participate in a behaviourally based interview. This will give you an opportunity to discuss your achievements to date and career aspirations. |
Mid July |
Medical Examinations: Health and safety is a priority for us and we have a duty of care to ensure that you are fit to work for Calibre. The medical exam is an important part of the process and is the final step before we can make an offer to a successful candidate. |
Mid July |
Offers made: Successful candidates are made offers of employment with Calibre for the 2011 Calibre Graduate Development program. |
- Our Rewards and Benefits
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Graduates are offered a number of fantastic rewards and benefits as part of the CGDP including:
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- An attractive remuneration package;
- Professional development to broaden skills;
- Challenging career opportunities;
- Study assistance for approved courses;
- Membership fees paid for recognised professional associations;
- Participation in a structured mentoring program;
- Safe and friendly working environment; and
- Networking and social activities.
- Our Training and Development
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Training is an essential, long-term investment to ensure that graduates can make the most effective contribution to our business and can develop to their fullest personal potential.
The CGDP focuses on development in professional and technical areas as well as specific company and operational knowledge. The development will be accomplished through a mixture of both internal and external training. Graduates will undertake training sessions in the following areas (not limited to) during the CGDP;
Professional Development
- Communication Skills
- Presentation skills
- report Writing
- Time Management
Technical Development
- Contract Management
- Technical Writing
- Occupational Safety, Health, Environment and Quality
- Other (Discipline Specific)
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Social events will be coordinated for Calibre graduates and mentors by the Learning & Development Advisor. All activities will be carefully structured to direct specific focus to the personal growth of graduates and the strengthening of their relationship with their mentor.
- Our Mentoring Program
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Within one month of commencement, graduates will be assigned a mentor. The mentor is generally a trusted Senior Engineer of related discipline. As graduates move through different projects, they may have different managers however their mentor will be the consistent figure throughout the CGDP.
The Mentor will:
- Act as a role model to the graduate;
- Take a continuous interest in the progress of the graduate through defined meetings;
- Assist with the monitoring of the graduate’s professional development; and
- Intervene as necessary on behalf of the graduate to ensure that the appropriate experience is being provided.
