Graduate Program (2024 Mid-Year Entry) - Remote

• Industry leading training with ongoing career development and support
• 18-month rotational program within a variety of key business areas
• Exposure to senior leaders from day one!

OUR STORY

Blackwoods is Australia’s leading supplier of industrial and safety supplies. For over 140 years, we have supported businesses big and small with our range of over 300,000 products from the world’s best brands. From the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the railway and your local mechanic, we supply what our customers need when they need it, along with unparalleled expertise and service from our passionate team.

With a national footprint of over 50 branches and 6 Distribution Centres, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Being a part of the Wesfarmers group, also means that we have endless opportunities to make a difference, so join us, and let’s help more people build a better Australia.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We are now accepting applications to join our Blackwoods GraduateProgram commencing August 2024.

Our program offers a mix of direct experience and exposure opportunities across key areas of our business. With a blended learning approach, our focus is to ensure that each graduate can deliver value throughout the program whilst ensuring personal growth is realised. Upon completion of the program our Graduates will be engaged, skilled and driven future leaders who are equipped to drive the evolution of our business.

What will I get from being a part of the Blackwoods Graduate Program?

The program provides Graduates with the opportunity to engage, learn, develop, and grow within their desired field of work. Our graduates will have access to the following:

On the job learning and formal training

On-the-job training, and formal learning will supplement professional development, with core skills training sessions delivered in-house to all graduates on a regular basis.

Networking and collaboration

Graduates will have the opportunity to meet with key leaders of the business and their fellow graduates, with many opportunities to network both formally and informally.

Mentoring

Regular mentoring sessions with a senior leader in our business provides graduates with invaluable professional and personal development.

Program Structure

The program consists of 6x 3-month rotations in areas of strategic importance of the organisation. These include Market & Customer Pricing, Customer Strategy, Project Management, and the Commercial & Strategy team. The final rotation is at the discretion of the Graduate in a business function aligned to their ongoing interests.

To be eligible for the Graduate Program:

• Must have completed, or be on track to complete, a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum credit average by August 2024.
• Hold full Australian working rights for the duration of the program
• Be available to start from August 2024

What you’ll bring to the Graduate Program:

• A desire to kick start your career and an eagerness to proactively participate in your own career journey
• High level oral and written communication skills, and your ability to build relationships with peers, leaders and customers
• Excellent problem solving and time management
• Detail oriented with strong reporting and presenting skills
• Proactive attitude and the ability to positively contribute to the team culture

This is an excellent opportunity for highly motivated and enthusiastic Graduates with the aspiration to work in an industry-leading and dynamic environment.

CULTURE & BENEFITS

To ensure our employees feel valued, supported, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including:

• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Competitive salary and incentives
• A range of diversity and well-being initiatives
• Team events, celebrations and development opportunities
• Team member discounts on Wesfarmers products
• Discounted offers from over 300 corporate partners

NEXT STEPS

If you meet most of the criteria listed above and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please send your application today. We will be contacting suitable candidates as we receive them.

As part of our recruitment process and commitment to safety, you may be required to undertake background checks (which may include a police check, a pre-employment medical assessment; and/or drug & alcohol testing) as part of your application process.

Blackwoods also promotes diversity and inclusion across our workplaces and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the LGBTQI+ community and people with disabilities.