Cardno Careers Brochure - University of Southern Queensland

Your Guide to
Graduate Careers @ Cardno
Contents
Start your career
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Shape your future with Cardno
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Fast facts
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The Cardno business
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Profile – Bonnie Hall
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Profile – Rick Dennis
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Why Cardno?
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The choice is yours
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Profile – Dashpreet Singh
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Profile – Aaron Gilboy
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Cardno projects
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Profile – Steve Debeck
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Cardno offices
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How to apply
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Opposite page: Team building activity at the 2008 Graduate Summit.
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Start your career
Welcome to Cardno
Cardno provides services to plan, design,
manage and deliver sustainable physical, social
and economic infrastructure for international and
local communities.
Our consultancy works on projects and programs around the world. Key
projects include the Omran Low Cost Housing Project in Dubai, Liberia
Community Rehabilitation Program, Indigenous Environmental Health
Infrastructure Program, Gateway Bridge Duplication, Flemington Racecourse
Redevelopment and One Featherston Street in Wellington.
Cardno’s professional services include civil, structural, geotechnical, traffic and
environmental engineering; environmental science; landscape architecture;
surveying; planning/project management; asset management; and international
development assistance.
As a diverse multidisciplinary business, you can be assured of finding an area
of interest. Depending on your discipline specialty, you could start your career
working on structural projects, supervising environmental rehabilitations,
modelling tidal currents or advising clients on water reduction strategies.
The opportunities and variety are endless.
Opposite page: Emporium in Brisbane, a Cardno S.P. L.A.T. project.
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Shape your future with Cardno
It’s an exciting time in Cardno’s history. From our foundations as a consulting
engineering business, Cardno has diversified and grown. We are one of
Australia’s most dynamic professional infrastructure services consultancies.
As someone about to graduate, it’s also an exciting time for you. As our business
grows, so do the opportunities for staff – especially for our future leaders.
With the growth of the business, Cardno has also diversified. Cardno is
a multidisciplinary professional services business providing both physical
and social infrastructure services with an expanding global reach.
2008 has been another year of significant growth for Cardno. In 2009 and beyond
Cardno’s diversification of capabilities and geographical reach helps to ensure the
ongoing sustainability of the company.
Each person at Cardno is an important member of the team. As a publicly
listed company, our employees make a direct contribution to the success of
the company.
In return, via Cardno’s Employee Share Plan, the company’s achievements can
benefit all of our people.
By working together and sharing the vision we can make a difference to
communities in Australia and around the globe.
I look forward to welcoming you to Cardno.
Andrew Buckley
Managing Director
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Fast facts
The Cardno business
What does Cardno do?
Cardno is an integrated professional services provider, delivering specialist
advice to create or improve the physical and social infrastructure that underpins
communities around the world.
Cardno has a number of permanent and project offices located across the world,
with the head office in Brisbane, Australia.
Degree disciplines required
Engineering – Civil, Structural and Environmental; Environmental Science; Surveying/
Planning; Project Management; Asset Management and Landscape Architecture.
Jobs available
Engineering; Environmental; Project Management; Surveying/Planning; Asset
Management and Landscape Architecture.
Key benefits
Graduate Development Program, career advancement opportunities, Employee
Share Plan and the Graduate Summit.
Placement options
Full-time, vacation and work experience.
Application procedure
Email resume, academic transcript and application letter to
gradcareers@cardno.com or call 1300 782 171 for additional information.
Application deadline
The cut-off date for graduate employment applications is the second week in
May. However, we recognise some people graduate mid-year or study part-time.
As a result we offer vacation employment and industry placement opportunities.
Vacation employment applications are accepted from September and industry
placement applications are welcome all year.
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Cardno was founded in Brisbane in 1945. In May 2004, Cardno listed on the
Australian Securities Exchange to position the company for further growth. Since
listing, the company has demonstrated exceptional shareholder returns.
Cardno delivers a wide range of professional services such as structural,
geotechnical, civil and environmental engineering (including specialisation
in areas such as urban, traffic, water and coastal), landscape architecture,
surveying, management services and international development assistance.
Additionally Cardno provides software to engineering businesses via its software
suite XP Software and Micro Drainage.
Cardno’s vision is to be a world leader in the
provision of professional services to improve the
physical and social environment.
Cardno provides services to plan, design, manage and deliver sustainable
physical, social and economic infrastructure for international and local
communities.
We will achieve our vision of being a world leader through:
People – attracting, developing, retaining and rewarding valued personnel
Clients – understanding and meeting clients’ expectations
Growth – sustaining and expanding our profile and markets
Quality – continually improving our processes and service delivery
Performance – creating shareholder value
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After graduating in 2006 with a Bachelor of Environmental
Bonnie Hall
Environmental Consultant
Management (Majoring in Sustainable Development) with Honours
Environmental Services, Perth, WA
Services team at Cardno WA in Perth.
from the University Queensland, Bonnie Hall joined Cardno in August
2008. Bonnie is now an Environmental Consultant in the Environmental
I chose Cardno because… of its good office culture, with a young,
ambitious and innovative team. I have since discovered that along with
all these attributes there is a wealth of experience and knowledge that is
shared between sections, as well as the wider Business Units and Cardno
companies.
My first experience at Cardno… involved a steep learning curve during
my first few months, as I had limited experience in Waste Management.
However during the challenges I’ve encountered, I have been well supported
by my managers, and the Waste Discipline Leader who has many years of
experience in the area.
Recently I have worked on… the development of a significant Resource
Recovery project for a Regional Council in the Perth Metropolitan Region.
The project ultimately aims to divert waste from landfill by converting it into
a usable product (such as energy and/or compost), which I believe is the way
forward for sustainable waste management in Australia. Considering such
projects are cutting-edge, it is very exciting to be involved in the process. A
typical day for me includes working with my team in the Waste Management
section, writing technical reports, attending client and internal meetings,
reviewing resources, attending conferences and seminars on waste.
“Cardno has
a good office
culture with a young,
ng, ambitiouss
and innovative team.”
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Working at Cardno… provides me with the opportunity to work in the
Waste Management discipline which has translated into a diverse and
interesting range of work tasks. Ultimately I would like to manage my own
projects in future, and further develop a strong knowledge base in the
environmental management sector.
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Rick Dennis studied Civil Engineering at QUT and graduated in
Rick Dennis
Civil Engineer, Water Resources
2007. Whilst studying, Rick joined Cardno as a student in 2005 and
Coastal & Water Surface Modelling , Brisbane, QLD
committed to understanding, managing, protecting and assessing
is now part of the Cardno Lawson Treloar team, consisting of highly
qualified water resources, coastal and ocean engineers. The team is
the effect and impact of the natural and the built environment in
coastal, marine, estuarine, rural and urban settings.
Over the past year… I have been working on a project named
‘Citiswich’, which is a billion dollar 335 ha masterplanned industrial
estate located in Bundamba, Queensland, and is currently under
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Cardno Lawson Treloar… was commissioned to undertake the
local and regional flood assessments, and develop the stormwater
management strategy for the development. With such a large project to
be completed in a relatively short timeframe, a team of engineers were
assigned components of the project to ensure the job was completed
on time.
The task ahead of us… was to ensure that no adverse impacts
resulted from the development for both the construction and operational
phases of the project. To achieve these outcomes structures such as
culverts, detention basins, weirs, bio-retention systems and vegetated
swales all had to be specifically designed.
My tasks included… hydrologic modelling, local hydrodynamic flooding
assessments, and assisting with the water sensitive urban design
aspects of the project.
Working on this project… further extended my knowledge in a variety
of modelling situations including how water sensitive urban design
features can be incorporated into deisgns and ultimately the constructed
product. The local flooding in particular was relatively complex and
achieving an acceptable solution was both challenging and rewarding.
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Why Cardno?
The choice is yours
Cardno is a great place to start your career. Cardno offers graduates the
chance to:
Cardno’s discipline offering is extensive so you have the opportunity to constantly
learn and develop.
4 Be employed within a multidisciplinary company with the ability to work in
different sectors and locations.
4 Work alongside a mentor, who you can draw knowledge from and ask for help
with just about anything.
4 Share in part of the business’ success via Cardno’s Employee Share Plan.
4 Travel interstate and internationally to work on projects and apply for domestic
and international secondments or transfers once your career is established.
4 Participate in the Professional Development Program, developed in
conjunction with Engineers Australia. This program is a well structured and
supportive platform for attaining admission as a Chartered Professional
Engineer (CPEng).
4 Attend the Annual Graduate Summit in your first year at Cardno. The summit
is held early each year and is designed specifically for new graduates. You
will get to meet Cardno’s leaders, learn about Cardno’s history, organisational
structure, policies, capabilities and projects.
4 Undertake comprehensive training and development opportunities including
significant scholarships. Cardno also offers education bursaries and subsidises
up to AU$2000 per annum of fee costs to undertake relevant technical
or tertiary courses. With your Business Unit Manager’s approval you have
access to up to five days’ paid study leave per year.
4 Bridges
4 Building Hydraulics
4 Coastal, Ocean and Marine
4 Environmental Services
4 Geotechnical
4 Hydraulics, Hydrology and Water Quality
4 Landscape Architecture
4 Management Services including Geographic Information Systems
4 Solid Waste Management
4 Sporting Facilities
4 Structures including Finite Element Analysis
4 Surveying
4 Town Planning
4 Traffic and Transport Infrastructure
4 Urban Development
4 Water and Wastewater
4 International Development Assistance
Cardno’s discipline capabilities are continually expanding.
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Dashpreet Singh completed a Bachelor of Civil Engineering
Dashpreet Singh
Civil Engineer
Urban and Transport, Sydney, NSW
(Honours) from the University of New South Wales. After graduating
in 2008, Dashpreet joined Cardno’s Urban and Transport team as a
Civil Engineer.
Recently I have worked on… The Ponds development, located between
Quakers Hill and Rouse Hill in the local government area of Blacktown City
“I have gained valuable knowledge and
experience through my involvement in
coordinating and managing key tasks...”
Council, NSW. The development consists of approximately 750 residential
lots, roads, civil works, services and landscaping works to be developed and
released in stages. The first release is planned for mid 2008.
The challenge, core to the developments potential commercial success, is the
central drainage corridor incorporating creek rehabilitation and re-vegetation,
extensive landscaping, public parks and open space areas. Approximately
one million trees are to be planted in conjunction with conserved native
vegetation and threatened species within this landmark development.
Cardno is the Project Manager throughout the masterplanning, design and
construction phases of the project, working closely with Landcom, the
consultant team, authorities and adjacent land owners. Cardno is responsible
for appointing and managing specialist consultants, obtaining approvals
and liaising with authorities, tendering of construction works, construction
management and finalisation and registration.
Working on The Ponds... has yielded its rewards in many ways. I have gained
valuable knowledge and experience through my involvement in coordinating
and managing key tasks pertaining to the masterplanning, design and
construction phases of the project.
Having responsibility at work... allows me to exercise my negotiation skills
by closely working with Landcom, the consultant teams and other authorities.
The project has also provided me with the opportunity to experience other
disciplines by liaising with an extensive team of consultants addressing the
various environmental, heritage, social and design issues particular to the
project.
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Aaron Gilboy studied Civil Engineering at the University of
Aaron Gilboy
Civil Engineer
Springfield, QLD
Queensland. Aaron began his career at the Cardno Springfield office in
July 2007, mid-way through his final year of studies.
Being part of the Cardno team... has provided me with the opportunity
to work on the Brookwater Estate project - one of south-east
Queensland’s most exclusive residential addresses. When completed, the
total infrastructure cost of the development will total approximately
“The most
satisfying
aspect of my
y
job is that I
am able to
participate in
the project
from the
planning
phase...”
$50 million and more than 1,400 people will call Brookwater Estate their
new home.
Brookwater Estate is highlighted by its integration of civil engineering
design with landscape architecture and leading water sensitive urban
design concepts. The masterplanned development including residential
and non-residential areas has been structured around the golf course,
with all stormwater drainage flowing into the golf course area for
treatment before discharging into the local receiving waterways.
Brookwater Estate utilises a wide range of Cardno’s capabilities
including civil design, project management, water supply and sewerage,
preparation of development approvals and environmental and structural
engineering.
My career at Cardno... began mid-way through my final year of studies.
Joining the Cardno Springfield office, I gained experience both on-site
and as an assistant to the project manager. Since this time, my role has
expanded to take on a lead project management role for all Brookwater
Estate projects as well as a number of other prominent projects within
the Greater Springfield Area.
The most satisfying aspect of my job... is that I am able to participate
in the project from the planning phase, during the engineering design
and monitor construction as the designs are realised on site. To witness
the successes of the designs prepared by the Cardno Springfield team is
immensely satisfying.
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Cardno projects
Gateway Bridge Duplication, Brisbane, Australia
The $1.88 billion Gateway Upgrade Project is the largest road and bridge
infrastructure project in Queensland’s history. The project involves duplicating
the Gateway Bridge and upgrading 20 km of the Gateway. The existing Gateway
Bridge crosses the Brisbane River and comprises a 1.6 km long concrete box
girder bridge with a main span of 260 m. The project is due for completion in 2011.
Palm Jebel Ali Marina Development, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Dubai-based master developer Nakheel engaged Cardno to masterplan all of
the marinas in the Palm Jebel Ali development. The Palm Jebel Ali is one of the
largest manmade islands on earth and will be 50 per cent larger than the original,
the Palm Jumeirah. Upon completion in 2010, the Palm Jebel Ali will be home to
more than 250,000 people and host several thousand marina berths for residents
living on the island.
VRC Flemington Racecourse Redevelopment, Melbourne, Australia
Flemington Racecourse, home of the Melbourne Cup, has a track length of
2.316 km (excluding chutes). Cardno was commissioned to carry out the design
and documentation, contract administration and construction supervision for
the reconstruction of the course proper and flood mitigation works. This is
the first time the track has undergone a complete reconstruction since it was
built in 1840.
One Featherston Street, Wellington, New Zealand
Cardno TCB has been engaged by New Zealand’s leading construction firm,
Fletchers Construction, to provide construction set-out survey services for
a building at One Featherston Street, Wellington. Once completed, One
Featherston Street will be the largest commercial office building in New Zealand.
Post Tsunami Reconstruction Works – Housing and Community Facilities Project, Maldives
Cardno Acil is providing consulting services associated with the need to
provide housing and key infrastructure development for Maldivian people made
homeless and displaced by the December 26, 2004 tsunami. The new facilities
will help to revive the livelihood of the people and create conditions for sustained
economic recovery.
Ecovillage, Gold Coast, Australia
The Ecovillage development on the Gold Coast is an award-winning, ecologically
sustainable development designed to demonstrate world best practice and raise
awareness of alternative residential communities. Cardno S.P.L.A.T. developed a
selection of locally sourced materials in its development of landscaping elements
including bridges, shelters, pathways and laneways with consideration of
lifecycle costings and durability.
Opposite page: Gateway Bridge Duplication, a Cardno project.
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Steve Debeck completed a Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental)
Steve Debeck
Engineer
Cardno, Sydney, NSW
at the University of Western Sydney in 2006. Steve started at Cardno
in January 2007 and is currently managing a number of road and
subdivision projects in construction.
The major project that I have been involved with since joining
Cardno… is The Ponds development, a joint venture between Landcom
and Australand, consisting of approximately 3,200 residential lots, roads,
civil works, bridge works, services and landscaping.
As the engineering designers for the project, Cardno is responsible for
the design of bulk earthworks, roads, drainage and structural elements.
To date Cardno has successfully delivered over $10 million of work with
contract works to a similar value currently underway.
Having responsibility at work... has enabled me to successfully
project manage the design and construction of Stanhope Parkway West,
providing future access to The Ponds development. The works include
1.5 km of arterial road, two signalised intersections and a bridge over
Second Ponds Creek.
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Any advice for other graduates... working in the industry as a graduate
is an exciting experience where everything is new and challenging. There
is a great deal of satisfaction that comes with the growth of knowledge
and experience. Be sure to ask many questions of those around you, as
this is the best way to learn.
I chose Cardno because... it’s a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy
engaged in a diverse range of projects world wide. As a graduate I felt
that it was important to begin my career in an organisation that had the
capacity to support its young engineers develop professionally in their
chosen field as well as other disciplines.
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Cardno offices
Retford
Thame
Newbury
Brussels
Portland
Washington DC
Abu Dhabi
Tampa
North American Offices
Albuquerque
Atlanta
Austin
Baltimore
Boise
Brooksville
Charlotte
Chicago
Clearwater
Cleveland
Columbia
Dallas
Fort Lauderdale
Indianapolis
Lake City
Lansing
Las Vegas
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Nashville
Orlando
Palm Beach
Phoenix
Pittsburgh
Portland
Princeton
Richmond
Sacramento
Salt Lake City
Sarasota
Seattle
Tallahassee
Tampa
Toronto
Tuscon
Washington DC
Nairobi
Jakarta
Port Moresby
Darwin
Cairns
Brisbane
Perth
Australian and New Zealand Offices
Airlie Beach
Ballina
Bendigo
Brisbane
Bundaberg
Busselton
Cairns
Canberra
Christchurch
Dandenong
Darwin
Deniliquin
Gold Coast
Gosford
Hawkes Bay
Hervey Bay
Ipswich
Kalgoorlie
Logan
Mackay
Melbourne
Newcastle
Perth
Rockhampton
Springfeild
Sunshine Coast
Sydney
Taupo
Toowoomba
Townsville
Wairarapa
Wellington
Woolongong
Melbourne
Sydney
Canberra
Wellington
Christchurch
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How to apply
Application details
If you are an Australian resident and interested in graduate or vacation
employment, please send your resume, academic transcript and application letter
to gradcareers@cardno.com
Your application letter should indicate:
4 The discipline you are applying for
4 Your three office location preferences in order of preference (visit the Cardno
website for a list of all Australian and New Zealand office locations)
4 Summary of work experience and any extra curricula activities
4 Copy of your academic transcript
Head office
Level 11, North Tower, 515 St Paul’s Terrace, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, QLD 4006
Australia
Locked Bag 4006, Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006 Australia
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Website:
+61 7 3369 9822 /1300 782 171
+61 7 3369 9722
gradcareers@cardno.com
www.cardno.com
Office locations
Australia: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Perth, Darwin, Cairns,
Townsville, Mackay, Hervey Bay, Bundaberg, Rockhampton, Gladstone,
Sunshine Coast, Springfield, Gold Coast, Toowoomba, Ballina, Gosford,
Wollongong, Newcastle, Busselton.
International: New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, United Arab Emirates,
United States of America, Indonesia, United Kingdom, Kenya, Belgium.
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