About us

From Cadet to Project Manager — and Now Helping the Next Generation

I know exactly what it feels like to be ambitious, eager, and still overlooked. That’s why I created Pathway Group Australia — to help cadets and graduates bridge the gap between university and the site.

How It Started

In 2015, I began my Construction Management degree and applied for over 50 cadet roles. Only one builder gave me an interview — and I didn’t get the job as they were looking for someone with experience. I was asked tough questions like:

“Why should we hire you?”
“Do you know what you’ll be doing as part of your role?”
“What relevant skills and experience do you have?” 

At 22, I had labouring and pool-building experience, but nothing that translated to real construction management skills. That rejection stuck with me — because it’s the same challenge a majority face entering the industry

Persistence Pays Off

Through a friend’s connection, I was introduced to a Builder. They weren’t hiring cadets at the time, but I stayed in touch every fortnight until an opportunity opened up. By halfway through my first year at uni, I managed to land a cadetship.

From there:
  • 2.5 years → Contracts Administrator
  • +3 years → Ready for Project Manager
  • Late 2021 → Managing projects worth $70M+


I’ve since delivered projects with some of Sydney’s top builders — Hutchinson Builders and Kane Construction among them.

From Projects to People

My proudest moments haven’t been the size of the projects I’ve managed — but the cadets I’ve mentored. Many started out feeling as lost as I once did, but went on to become Contract Administrators, Site Engineers, and even business owners.

That’s why I started Pathway Group Australia: to give cadets and graduates a faster, smarter way to become job-ready, with real skills, practical tools, and direct links to industry.

Your Pathway to a Career in Construction Management

We believe every cadet deserves:
  • Training that matters — practical modules, not just theory.
  • Real deliverables — registers, checklists, and plans you’ll actually use.
  • Career outcomes — connections to NSW builders who need job-ready talent.
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Beau McLean

Founder and Managing Director
Hello, I'm Beau from Pathway Group Australia. You will see me presenting the Construction Management courses. My objective with the academy is to provide you with job-ready skills and a pathway into our industry. 

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Join the Cadet Course, complete your first modules for free, and see how quickly you can go from student to site-ready.

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