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Building Pathways Program - SEP 2025

LocationBrisbane, QLD
Work TypeFull time
Job no: M97Q6
Category: Construction

Join McNab, one of Queensland’s leading builders for a one-week, hands-on work experience placement designed to give you real insight in the industry, and to help you explore your future career path.

Choose from three tailored pathways, each offering a different experience based on your interests:

🔹 University Path

Perfect if you’re planning to study Construction Management, Property Development, Architecture, or Quantity Surveying at university next year. Gain exposure to site operations and professional roles in the construction lifecycle.

University Pathway work experience is offered in the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Toowoomba and Gold Coast regions.


🔹 Trade Path

Get on the tools and try out for one of our highly sought-after apprenticeships in Carpentry, Waterproofing, or Plastering while experiencing life at a major construction company.

Trade Path work experience is offered in the following regions only:

·        Brisbane – Plastering, Carpentry, or Waterproofing

·        Gold Coast – Carpentry only

·        Toowoomba – Carpentry only


🔹 Traineeship Path

We’re also offering Traineeship Pathway opportunities in IT Support, Warehouse & Distribution, Workplace Health & Safety and Rigging. These traineeships are ideal if you're interested in a hands-on role supporting major construction projects and shared supporting functions.

Regions we’re offering Traineeship Path experiences

·        Brisbane – IT Support, Workplace Health & Safety, Warehousing & Distribution or Rigging (Yatala)

·        Gold Coast – Rigging (Yatala)