CPB Contractors is Australias leading contractor and the largest infrastructure construction company in our region. Part of the CIMIC Group we are proud to be constructing Australias future and do so collaboratively with our partners and clients.

We hire for careers not project life. CPB Contractors has more than 50 major infrastructure projects in delivery across all key sectors of the construction industry including roads and bridges rail tunnelling defence airports buildings and resources providing you with career opportunities for years to come.

What can our construction projects build for you

CPB Contractors along with our industry partners has been selected as preferred proponent to deliver two major packages for the Cross River Rail Projects: the Tunnel Stations and Development (TSD) package and the Rail Integration and Systems (RIS) package. Cross River Rail is a new 10.2-kilometre rail line from Dutton Park to Bowen Hills which includes 5.9 kilometres of tunnel under the Brisbane River and the CBD.

The RIS package is crucial to the overall delivery and success of Cross River Rail and its integration with the Queensland Rail network. RIS will be delivered by the UNITY Alliance which brings CPB Contractors UGL AECOM and Jacobs to deliver the full scope of works over the next two years. This includes:

• Rail civil and electrical works
• Brownfield rail surface works primarily to the north of the tunnel including an upgrade of and a major augmentation of Mayne Yard
• Upgrade of seven suburban stations to the south
• Rail operational systems works
• Rail signalling works and communication and integration and commission activities.
• New QR facility in the southern suburbs incorporating a stabling yard driver change over crew room and a graffiti wash facility

Your opportunity

Reporting to the Project HR Manager we are currently seeking an HR Undergraduate to join our Brisbane based HR team. The role would be flexible around university timetables.

This is an excellent opportunity for a current student to get relevant experience apply knowledge from your field of study and have mentorship from industry experts which will help shape your future career opportunities.

Responsibilities will include:

• HR generalist administration including system admin reporting data entry and letter generation
• Assisting with recruitment and selection including shortlisting reference checks etc
• Supporting the training & development team with general admin and coordination of training courses
• Ad hoc support to the broader HR team

Our desired requirements for this role are:

• Currently completing a degree in a relevant qualification e.g. Business Commerce or Psychology with a HR or IR major
• Has experience in the Microsoft Office suite including Microsoft Word & Excel
• Has a passion for HR/IR and a desire to grow your career by getting your boots dirty in a fast paced highly challenging environment
• Will be flexible to adapt to project environments and has a desire to pursue a career in construction and relocate around Australia for projects as required

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples women the LGBTQ community mature workers Veterans and active-duty armed forces people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. CPB Contractors is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Were always looking for ways to make CPB Contractors a more rewarding place to work and offer a unique set of benefits including:

• A rewarding career where we support your development training and promote from within.
• Opportunities across all construction sectors so that there is always an opportunity suitable for the next stage in your career.
• Competitive remuneration and excellent benefits including a health and wellbeing program discount portal and company-funded salary continuance insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation.

Please note: This role is being sourced through CPB Contractors directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.

How to apply

Applications close

20 Dec 2025 E. Australia Standard Time