Engineering Graduate (Manufacturing) - The Arnott's Group 2025 Graduate Program

Developing Leaders of Tomorrow:    

The Arnott’s Graduate Program provides talented university graduates with a leadership pathway into one of Australia’s most iconic FMCG businesses. The program is structured to give graduates the freedom to create their future with ownership over significant projects that will have a real and lasting impact.     

We are seeking trailblazers who aspire to make a difference.  If you have vision, an entrepreneurial mindset and the drive to grow personally and professionally, our tailored graduate program is for you. Immerse yourself in an inclusive environment that values individuals, fostering empowerment and excellence. Take pride in joining a business with iconic brands and a bright and sustainably focused future. Together, we can make a meaningful difference.  

Highlights of the Arnotts Group 2025 Graduate Program:   

•  Make an immediate impact from day one.  
•  Gain high visibility with our leadership team and engage in exclusive learning & development sessions with executives.  
•  Experience local decision-making.  
• Get involved in cross functional projects for diverse exposure and skills enhancement.  
• Benefit from a dedicated graduate manager for personalised support.  
• Participate in a buddy program with graduate alumni for seamless transition and guidance.  
• Intensive 9-month program where graduates who demonstrate high performance and make. a significant impact will be offered a permanent position.  
• Embrace an inclusive and diverse work environment.  

Manufacturing Graduates – Sydney, NSW, Brisbabe, QLD, Adelaide, SA, Shepparton, VIC (multiple locations): 

You will be involved in:

•          Building on existing programs related to manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement.
•          Projects related to key areas of production lines ensuring KPI’s are delivered across safety, quality, cost
•          Taking leadership responsibility for delivery of projects through people and cross functional stakeholders.

Learning opportunities include:   

Supporting continuous improvement initiatives by analysing data and contributing to program enhancements, participating in productivity projects to optimise manufacturing efficiency and reviewing and improving reliability and maintenance performance processes as well as assisting with site scheduling and planning to ensure smooth operations and help manage inventory control to maintain optimal stock levels and reduce waste.

Suitable degrees to apply:

Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or a related field.

Ingredients for Success:  

We are proud at the Arnott’s Group to have leadership competencies that form the basis of “how” we operate. Our graduate assessment centres will focus on these as they are the secret ingredient in achieving business results. The three competencies are:  

•      Inspire| Demonstrate tenacity through collaborative problem solving with a “how can we” approach, resilience in the face of challenges and a commitment to high standards and great results.
•      Develop Potential |Investing in self-growth by proactively seeking feedback and demonstrating a growth mindset, taking action on development plan and generously sharing knowledge & insights.
•      Deliver with Integrity| Proactively contribute by operating with a “one-business” mindset, creating a safe & inclusive environment for all colleagues and looking forward beyond the here and now.

Why choose the Arnott’s Group?  

At The Arnott's Group, you'll work with a diverse team who align with our values and are passionate and empowered to perform at pace and achieve big things. Alongside genuine people, you'll enable the local production of quality products including Tim Tams, Campbells Soup, Shapes, V8 juice, Vita-Weat, Scotch Fingers and many, many more…. which you also get to enjoy. 

We are proud of our legacy, but we aren't stopping here! Collaborators, innovators, and agile thinkers with a curious mind thrive here. Be part of a future which is full of delicious moments created locally, by you! 

Other business departments we are hiring for include Manufacturing, Safety, Procurement, Finance, People & Culture and Sales.

Join the Arnotts Group:    

If you think this role is the right fit for you, we invite you to apply. Applications close on Monday, 12 August. 

Virtual assessment centres will be conducted in August and the Program will start on 5 February 2025. 

The Arnott’s Group unites a collection of leading consumer brands connected by our purpose, to create delicious moments. We recognise that creating delicious moments for a diverse range of consumers is only possible if our workforce reflects the consumers we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer – because it’s right for our consumers, our business, and our people.