William Brookes

Cadet @ Kapitol | Supporting Construction Project Teams

Malvern, Victoria, Australia

About

Currently a Cadet at Kapitol, contributing to construction project teams while pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Project Management at RMIT University (expected 2027). Holds a Diploma in Project Management and a General Construction Induction Card issued by WorkSafe Victoria. Previous experience includes retail sales at Dan Murphy's, small business ownership in garden maintenance, and roles in construction labor and landscaping. I am currently gaining hands-on skills in construction safety, agile methodologies, and client communication, while consistently supporting project deliverables.

Experience

  • Cadet at Kapitol
    Jun 2026 - Present · 1 mo

    • Supported project teams on construction sites, enhancing my skills and knowledge through hands-on experience. • Collaborated with trade partners to achieve project milestones and ensure deliverables were met. • Gained insights from industry experts, contributing to my professional development in the construction sector.

  • Retail Sales Assistant at Dan Murphy's
    Sep 2024 - Jun 2026 · 1 yr 10 mos

    Working across the store as a retail sales assistant, currently training to step into a Duty Manager role. Day to day, I serve customers and provide product recommendations across wine, beer and spirits, operate the till and handle transactions and returns, restock shelves, rotate stock and maintain store presentation. I resolve customer issues through clear communication and judgement, and maintain RSA and WHS compliance on every shift. In addition to my sales assistant duties, I am training in Duty Manager responsibilities including run sheets, closing procedures and team supervision.

  • Small Business Owner at Garden Maintenance
    Dec 2023 - Sep 2024 · 10 mos

    Founded and ran a garden maintenance business while studying, working with residential clients across Melbourne. I quoted, scheduled and delivered jobs end to end, built strong client relationships that drove repeat work and referrals, and managed risks across weather, scope and equipment. I sourced materials, tools, and ran all bookings, finances and client communication.

  • Laborer at Hulk Labour Hire
    Oct 2023 - Jun 2024 · 9 mos

    Sub-contracted labourer across multiple construction and landscaping sites. I supported trades with materials movement, equipment and general site work, often across changing sites and priorities with limited briefing. I took initiative on logistics challenges as they came up and followed WHS practices throughout, including hazard awareness and safe handling of materials and equipment.

  • Travel at Career Break
    Sep 2023 - Nov 2023 · 3 mos

    Planned and executed a road trip with friends along the East Coast of Australia. Was a great opportunity for me to take some time away from work and take the responsibility to manage my day-to-day financials, travel plans and assess my goals moving forward. This break was a great opportunity for me to gain independence and responsibility also contributing to the confidence I have now in taking on new opportunities.