More than just a workplace.

Investing in our people is central to our approach. Whether it’s professional development, team culture or wellbeing, we aim to create an environment where people can thrive, both on and off site.

Culture and belonging

A workplace where people feel they belong.

We actively foster a workplace culture where everyone feels respected, heard, and empowered to contribute. In everything we do, we strive to create spaces, both physical and cultural, where people feel they belong.

Our Diversity and Inclusion objective reinforces our commitment to:

Treating all employees and stakeholders with fairness, respect and dignity
Providing equal access to employment, development and leadership opportunities
Recognising and celebrating diversity across our workforce
Encouraging inclusive leadership and decision-making
Supporting open dialogue and freedom of expression, free from prejudice
Promoting a workplace free from discrimination, bullying and harassment

Health & wellbeing

Support that goes beyond the job.

At Icon, we recognise that a strong, resilient workforce depends on more than just physical safety. It relies on a culture where wellbeing is actively supported.

We take a holistic approach to health and wellbeing, ensuring our people have access to the tools, resources and support they need to thrive both inside and outside of work.

An Icon site team member measuring timber in front of an Icon-branded hoarding

Employee Assistance Program

Icon provides access to support services designed to help our people manage challenges that can affect their health and wellbeing.

Through confidential assistance, employees can seek support when personal or professional pressures arise, helping create an environment where people feel supported and able to ask for help when they need it.

Mental health awareness

Icon recognises that mental health is an important part of creating a safe, healthy and supported workforce. Mental health awareness and access to support services form part of our broader approach to wellbeing, helping our people recognise when support may be needed and encouraging a workplace where conversations around mental health can happen openly.

Mental health awareness as part of everyday wellbeing
Access to support services when people need them
Encouraging open conversations around mental health
Helping people recognise when additional support may be needed

An Icon team member reviewing plans at a desk

Physical health and safety

Icon invests in proactive health and safety programs and training to support the physical wellbeing of our people across both site and office environments.

This goes beyond meeting our obligations. It is part of creating a workplace where people are equipped to look after their own health and safety, while also taking responsibility for those around them.

Work-life balance

A sustainable career depends on having the space to perform at work without losing sight of life outside it.

Icon supports work-life balance through wellbeing resources and initiatives designed to help our people maintain a healthier balance between their professional responsibilities and personal lives.

A culture of care.

Wellbeing is not treated as something separate from the way Icon works. It is part of the culture we aim to create every day.

That means building an environment where people feel safe, respected and supported, and where every person is encouraged to look out for one another. When our people thrive, our projects do too.

Feel safe at work
Feel respected and heard
Feel supported on and off the job
Look out for one another

Women in construction

An Icon team member on site holding building plans

A more inclusive industry starts with how we work.

At Icon, we are proud to support and champion the role of women in the construction industry. We recognise that a more inclusive and diverse workforce leads to better outcomes on site, in teams and across the industry.

We actively create an environment where women can thrive, lead and build lasting careers, from cadetships through to executive roles.

Our commitment goes beyond recruitment.

Targeted recruitment and outreach to encourage more women into construction roles.
Structured career development, mentoring and leadership programs designed to support women’s advancement.
Inclusive site culture initiatives that help create safe, respectful and supportive working environments.
Partnerships with industry groups and education providers to promote construction as a viable and rewarding career for women and girls.
Flexible work practices that support work-life balance and help retain women across the business.

Industry recognition

Awards for Icon Group’s Work with Women in Construction.

By removing barriers, celebrating achievements and investing in long-term opportunities, we’re helping reshape the future of construction to be more inclusive, equitable and representative of the communities we serve.

Game Changer of the Year Award

Nicole Donismon, Icon — 2025 Social Traders National Game Changer Awards
— Winner

Outstanding Achievement in Construction Award

Jade McGowan, Barpa — 2022 NAWIC NT Awards for Excellence
— Runner Up

Crystal Vision Award

Lisa Clarke, Icon — 2025 NAWIC QLD Awards for Excellence
— Finalist

Achievement in Construction

Sarah Britton, Icon — 2025 NAWIC QLD Awards for Excellence
— Runner Up

Icon employees volunteering with Community 2Day

Building with community

Giving our people time to give back.

Icon’s Community 2Day initiative gives employees an additional two days of annual paid leave to volunteer with a charity or community organisation of their choice.

It gives our people the opportunity to contribute directly to the communities where they live and work, supporting broader community, environmental and social wellbeing.

Giving back across our communities

Volunteered by our employees throughout Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

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Building alongside Habitat for Humanity

Total days our teams volunteered in 2023.

Social impact

Empowering social & Indigenous enterprises & employment.

Our construction activities support a broad range of groups and people facing barriers to employment. We use our buying power to generate social value for the communities we interact with.

Social procurement

In 2025, Icon invested $41 million with social benefit suppliers, surpassing annual targets. Its Social Procurement Strategy targets a 1% spend from 2023–2026, supported by Kinaway, Social Traders and Supply Nation.

Explore careers

Life at Icon

Flexible and inclusive working environments where people are supported to thrive.

Build your career

Training, development and career path progression across the business.

Current opportunities

Explore available construction jobs across Icon.

Meet our people

Meet the people and leaders behind Icon.

Get in touch

Get in touch with our recruitment team for any questions about careers at Icon.