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The School of Property, Construction and Project Management partners with industry through the Employer of Choice Program.

The School of Property, Construction and Project Management partners with industry through the Employer of Choice Program.

The School of Property, Construction and Project Management partners with industry through the Employer of Choice Program.

How an RMIT scholarship put Sam on the fast track to a career in construction

How an RMIT scholarship put Sam on the fast track to a career in construction

Construction Management (Honours) student, Sam Mandaliti, has been putting theory into practice during his cadetship at leading construction company, Kapitol.

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About the Employer of Choice program

The Employer of Choice program fosters strong, mutually beneficial partnerships between the School and registered industry employers, supporting students from Property, Construction and Project Management (PCPM) throughout their academic journey and into their careers.

Through this program, employers connect with students and graduates via curated events, industry engagement opportunities and employment pathways.

The program is offered at no cost to employers and is underpinned by a shared ethical commitment, ensuring a positive and professional experience for students and industry partners alike.

Organisations participating in the program demonstrate their commitment to high-quality student employment experiences by agreeing to:

  • support students to balance work and study commitments
  • provide meaningful roles that encourage professional development
  • maintain a safe, inclusive and professional workplace
  • offer appropriate supervision, feedback and guidance
  • formalise employment arrangements in accordance with Fair Work Australia standards
  • engage constructively with the School of Property, Construction and Project Management.
View our current Employers of Choice

Benefits for industry

By signing up as an Employer of Choice, you will have opportunities to:

  • Connect with students, researchers and alumni
  • Advertise paid roles and events to students and alumni  
  • Attend PCPM events such as Awards Nights, Careers Days, and other opportunities  
  • Develop exclusive scholarship or sponsorship initiatives
  • Provide industry insights through the Industry Mentrorship Program and guest lectures  
  • Connect with us on social media and grow your network

Benefits for students and alumni

Through the Employer of Choice program, students and alumni have opportunities to:

  • be offered and undertake employment that supports their educational and professional development
  • augment classroom learning with invaluable industry experience under the supervision of industry experts
  • grow their professional networks through access to committed, leading employers
  • learn from industry's best through the Industry Mentorship Program
  • improve employment prospects by learning how to use networking, job applications, interviews, and social media more effectively
  • stay connected with your classmates and staff through our alumni networks 
Student job opportunities

Get involved

Employer of Choice registration

To get involved with the Employer of Choice program, please fill out the online registration form (this should take approximately 2 minutes).

Register now

Advertise your job to RMIT students

Registering a role for advertising is a free service for all registered Employers of Choice.

Submit details

Become a mentor

RMIT Career Mentoring offers industry experts the opportunity to provide guidance to students

Find out more about becoming a mentor

Sponsor an award

Each year the School of PCPM runs an Industry, Research and Awards night. The night is about networking, rewarding student achievements and showcasing student work.

Find out more about our Awards night

Build relationships and brand awareness

Your organisation can be involved as an industry partner who will have a stand and present to, and meet with, our students.

Find out more about PCPM Careers Days.

Provide a scholarship

Offering a scholarship can be a great way to support students from underrepresented backgrounds and secure rising talent in the industry. Many organisations offer a scholarship alongside a graduate program or internship opportunity.

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