Hanson Graduate Program 2023 - Eastern Region (Sydney)

Graduate Management Trainee

Hanson Australia is a leader in building and construction materials with an extensive production and logistics network across Australia.

We use world-class technologies and service platforms to supply a comprehensive range of high-quality concrete, aggregates and sand. We also produce road base, asphalt and sustainable and recycled construction materials for civil construction and infrastructure projects.

Hanson Australia is part of the Heidelberg Materials Group, which employs over 51,000 people at almost 3,000 sites in over 50 countries. Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete.

Where talent thrives

The Management Development Program (MDP) is a two-year rotational program for graduates from all backgrounds, aimed to develop the future management of our business. With on-the-job learning across our main operations, you will work alongside some of the most experienced & talent people in the construction industry. The program allows graduates to gain "hands-on" and practical exposure of different parts of our business, as well as experience living and working in various metro and country locations across Australia.

At Hanson, we have a genuine commitment to our people, and a strong culture of 'growing our own'. 90% of our senior managers started on our MDP- including our CEO. With guidance from a manager, you will be given all the responsibility you can handle to ensure you can contribute and make a difference from Day One.

What do we look for in our graduates?

• An inquisitive nature and critical thinking skills
• Continuously curious and open to new experiences
• Being proactive and willingly takes on responsibility for getting things done.
• Effective at working within teams
• A desire to "get your hands dirty" with a 'can-do' and down-to-earth attitude
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Passionate and a willingness to succeed
• Resilient and purposeful

To ensure you're fully supported as you start the MDP, we'll also provide you with:

A package totaling $87,000 that includes:

• A starting salary of $62,500 plus superannuation
• A mobile phone and laptop
• A "tool-of-trade" company vehicle
• Financial support for relocations within the business
• Technical and management training
• Coaching and mentoring

Application Process

Online application: Submit your application online! You should include a resume and answer the online application questions in place of a cover letter.

Video interview: Shortlisted candidates invited to take part in a video interview so we can learn more about you and what attracted you to our MDP.

Psychometric Assessments: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete online psychometric assessments consisting of a cognitive ability test and personality questionnaire.

Assessment Centre: Selected candidates will be invited to an assessment centre which will last for 4-5 hours. This will allow you to find out more about Hanson and our Management Development Program, meet some of our leaders and former MDP graduates and complete some individual and group assessments. You will also have a one-on-one interview with the MDP Coordinator or another manager

Pre-employment Medical & Offer: Shorted listed candidates to complete a pre-employment medical & subsequent offer to join our MDP.

To learn more about Hanson's MDP and hear what our graduates are saying, visit: www.hanson.com.au/join-our-team/graduates/

Hanson Australia is an equal opportunity employer, and we employ people from all walks of life. We're all individuals and we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, LGBTQI+ community, as long as you have full Australian work rights and can turn up every day "fit for work", that's enough for us.

We'll Make It Happen