Graduate Management Trainee – Eastern Region

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

At Hanson we help to build the infrastructure of communities by working with and being part of them. When you join Hanson you are choosing to be part of these communities and to work alongside some of the industry’s best people. By choosing Hanson, you will be part of one of the world’s leading manufacturers of construction materials with around 51,000 employees in over 50 countries under the Heidelberg Materials Group umbrella. 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.

We are seeking recent graduates to join our 2-year rotational Management Development Program (MDP). The program is designed to provide hands-on experience and training in various aspects of management, including leadership, operations and strategy. With on-the-job learnings across our main operations, you will work alongside some of the most experienced & talented 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. Applicants should have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field and a desire to pursue a career in management. We welcome applicants of all genders and backgrounds.

At Hanson, we have a genuine commitment to our people, and a strong culture of ‘growing our own’. 90% of our Leadership 100 team started on our MDP- including our CEO. With guidance and support from senior managers, you will be given all the responsibility you can handle to ensure you can contribute and make a difference from Day One. Our MDP graduates are considered to the be the future managers of our company, so we want you to succeed.

Hanson is proud to be named within the Top 5 Australian Graduate Employers for 2022 as nominated by Graduates.

What do we look for in our graduates?

• Strong analytical 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 driven to succeed
• Resilient and decisive
• A commitment to become a future manager of our business

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 full maintained company vehicle including a fuel card
• 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 company and our Management Development Program.

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

Final Interview

Almost there! One last interview that will take into account your psychometric testing results and your chance to ask any questions that you hadn’t thought of yet.

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 and the LGBTQI+ community. As long as you can turn up every day “fit for work”, that’s enough for us.

We’ll Make It Happen