at Laing O'Rourke Australia Construction Pty Limited
North Sydney, Sydney NSW
Based in North Sydney. Maintain a professional, organised and welcoming reception environment
10d ago
Laing O'Rourke
(203 reviews)
Company Profile
Company overview
Website
Industry
Construction
Specialities
Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Projects, Building construction, Programme Management, Digital Engineering, Innovation, Sustainability
Company size
More than 10,000
Primary location
North Sydney, NSW
Laing O’Rourke is currently delivering some of Australia’s most exciting projects across the transport, building construction, defence, airports, mining, civil and social infrastructure sectors.The business has been recognised three times on the AFR’s Most Innovative Australian Companies index and is committed to becoming the recognised leader for innovation and excellence in the construction industry.We know that building an enduring and innovative organisation requires us to develop and nurture the very best talent from across the industry and are committed to driving real change across the industry to ensure both men and women can access rewarding and challenging careers.
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Sydney NSW
Play a key role in building Laing O'Rourke's future workforce through strategic recruitment across Corporate, Strategic Programmes & Global Mobility.
3d ago
Our mission statement
Our mission is to be the recognised leader for innovation and excellence in the construction industry.
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Diversity & Inclusion
We know that building an enduring and innovative organisation requires us to develop and nurture the very best talent from across the industry and are committed to driving real change across the industry to ensure both men and women can access rewarding and challenging careers.
Reviews overview
4.0203 ratings in total
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What’s it like working at Laing O'Rourke?
AI summary of recent reviews
Employees consistently praise the quality of people at Laing O'Rourke, highlighting great teams, supportive colleagues, and a people-centric culture built on mutual respect. The company's strong commitment to safety, sustainability, and diversity and inclusion is widely recognised, along with the support network and flexibility that allows employees to own their roles.
However, there are some potential challenges, such as inconsistent leadership quality across the organisation, with some managers lacking experience. Employees on FIFO and remote projects note that work/life balance can be difficult when working away from family, and salary negotiations may be challenging. Additionally, some projects involve demanding working conditions, including heat and remote locations.
However, there are some potential challenges, such as inconsistent leadership quality across the organisation, with some managers lacking experience. Employees on FIFO and remote projects note that work/life balance can be difficult when working away from family, and salary negotiations may be challenging. Additionally, some projects involve demanding working conditions, including heat and remote locations.
Recent reviews
5.0
People Function
Aug 2026Brisbane QLD 40007 to 8 years in the role, former employee
A company you can trust, and be proud of.
The good thingsPeople-centric, privately-owned/ family-owned company you'll be proud to work for. Many roles are tightly held. Ethical and visionary with great leaders. One of the most people-centred organisations in the engineering/construction sector which attracts really great people.
The challengesMore opportunities will come as the company scales up.
5.0
Rigger/scaffolder
Jul 2026Onslow WA 67102 to 3 years in the role, former employee
Different scaffolds which were are great Challenges in my career
The good thingsGreat team and safety
The challengesMany challenges with heat and location but was with great company
3.0
Logistics Team
May 2026Melbourne VIC 30001 to 2 years in the role, former employee
Just a number - think clearly before giving a good job.
The good thingsThe team I was in is great, some brilliant people working in the business
The challengesTransparency - just remember you are only a number in this business, staff survey came back it was terrible, poor leadership
At the top - that cascaded throughout the business - if you spoke out and called it out for what it is - you are removed…
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