Careers - Figurehead Construction

Careers at Figurehead

Show up, give your best, and Figurehead will do the same. We back good people with practical support, professional growth, and a culture that puts wellbeing, leadership and inclusion front and centre.

Development isn’t left to chance.

Every team member takes part in:
∙ Annual PDR (Performance & Development Review) cycle
∙ Personalised growth planning
∙ Progress tracking via Employment Hero

We invest in coaching at every level of the business, including:

∙ DISCflex-based site team training
∙ Gallup Strengths coaching for leaders
∙ One-on-one and team-based support through our long-standing partnership with organisational psychologist Janet McLeod
∙ These programs build confidence, clarity and cohesion across our teams.

Quality isn’t a checklist — it’s a culture.

Figurehead's Build Better Taskforce is a cross-functional team that’s constantly refining how we work. Through the Build Better Knowledge Hub, we share best practices, learnings and system improvements to lift project outcomes across the board.

Our RSI Focus Group tackles the real culture challenges that get in the way of good people doing their best work. We’re working to ensure every site leads the way in respect, safety, professionalism and inclusion.

We believe physical and mental health are essential to doing great work.

∙ Weekly group fitness sessions (on us)
∙ Corporate ClassPass access
∙ A hand-picked EAP via The Mind Room for in-person or online support
∙ Saturday work is rostered across the project delivery team
∙ Every two Saturdays worked = one gifted Figurehead Day (use it how you like)

Our cadet program sets the standard in construction learning, with:
∙ 360° exposure across project phases
∙ Flexibility for study
∙ Fast-tracked professional development
∙ Many of our best team members started here.

Our NEXT:AI Group explores how artificial intelligence and new technologies can improve safety, reduce risk, increase efficiency and deliver smarter, more strategic construction

Want to Join the Team?

We don’t just hire people — we develop them. If you’re curious, driven, and want to work with a team that has your back, reach out.

careers@figurehead.com.au

We built on land that was never ceded.

Figurehead respect and honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living First Nations cultures and commit to building a better, more sustainable future together.