🚀 Start your career with real impact from day one

At Mars, we don’t believe graduates should sit on the sidelines.

From your very first day, you’ll step into a real role, work on meaningful projects, and be trusted to make an impact across our business. Whether it’s developing new products, improving quality and sustainability, solving technical challenges, or helping bring innovation to life, you’ll be doing work that matters.

And yes... the products are pretty iconic too. Think MARS®, SNICKERS®, MALTESERS®, SKITTLES®, EXTRA®, BEN’S ORIGINAL™, DOLMIO®, PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, ROYAL CANIN® and more.

Why join the Mars Leadership Experience Program?

Our award-winning, 2-year graduate program is designed to help you grow fast, build real experience, and discover where your strengths shine.

You’ll:
• ⚡ Step into a real role from day one
• 🔄 Complete 2 x 12-month rotations across our business
• 🌟 Learn from experienced leaders and mentors
• 🧠 Build technical, leadership and business skills
• 🚀 Work on real projects with real responsibility
• 🧡 Join a supportive graduate cohort you’ll grow alongside

We have factories and offices across Australia and New Zealand, so we’re looking for graduates who are open-minded, curious, and excited to explore different experiences and locations.

About the Research & Development Stream

Our R&D teams use science to help create safe, high-quality products for people and pets around the world. From developing new products and improving existing ones, to exploring sustainability and nutrition innovations, R&D plays a huge role in shaping what’s next at Mars.

This is a hands-on and collaborative stream where no two days are the same. One day you could be working in a lab or factory environment, the next analysing data, trialling new ideas, or partnering with different teams to solve real business challenges.

Potential rotations may include:
• Product Development
• Packaging Development
• Process Development
• Quality & Food Safety
• Product & Ingredient Innovation

📍 Location

• Wodonga, Victoria (Australia)
• Bathurst, New South Wales (Australia)

We provide relocation support to graduates who are moving for their role, helping make the transition to a new location as smooth as possible.

Program Start Date

January 2027

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for graduates who are:

• Proactive and willing to take initiative
• Curious, eager to learn, and open to new experiences
• Adaptable and comfortable navigating change
• Resilient and willing to step outside their comfort zone
• Great collaborators who bring out the best in others
• Self-aware, open to feedback, and motivated to keep growing

Preferred Degrees

Science or Engineering degrees.

Eligibility

You can apply if you:

• Are an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, and
• Will have completed your bachelor’s or postgraduate degree before the program starts