Working with us – Graduate Opportunities
Take your career to the next level with our diverse opportunities for talented graduates in 2023!
Hastings Deering Graduate Program invests in future leaders through our 2-3 year program where you will complete 6 month rotations across 4 different placements. Opening your doors to not only Hastings Deering but the broader Sime Darby network.
We believe people are our advantage and we want to partner with you to realise your potential.
Roles offered
Explore each of the graduate streams available for our 2023 Graduate program to see where you can create your advantage. We welcome and encourage applications from the below disciplines to apply.
Accountancy
A professional program that provides hands-on accounting and finance experience, with exposure to Financial Reporting, Commercial Finance, Tax and Treasury and Internal Audit. Graduates will be financially supported in their completion of the CA or CPA program.
Human Resources
A well-rounded program that provides hands-on experience in all facets of Human Resources, including Recruitment, Remuneration, HR Operations, Capability, Talent and Employee Experience.
Business
A well-rounded program designed to provide you a strong foundation in all facets of Sales and Marketing including Service and Parts Marketing, Service Excellence, Warehouse/ Distribution and Asset Management.
Engineering
A professional program designed to ground you in the fundamental areas of Engineering at Hastings Deering. You will gain exposure to engineering services and design, production and performance, and engineering strategy.
Digital
A well rounded program that provides hands-on experience in all aspects of digital and IT services
Digital
A well rounded program that provides hands-on experience in all aspects of digital and IT services
What's In It For Me?
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On-the-job Learning
- A flexible 2 or 3 year rotational program
- Continuous coaching and mentoring
- Regular check-in meetings to see how you’re going
- Specialised training to assist you accelerate your skills
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Development Opportunity
- Professional skills workshops to continue to build your business skills
- Opportunities for a rotation through a Regional Business Centre
- Access to e-Learning Courses
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Networking
- Networking opportunities with the Managing Director and General Managers
- Ability to network with other Graduates and the Hastings Deering Graduate Alumni
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Employee Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package
- Permanent placement after the Graduate Program within your preferred career ambition
- Discounts on private health, vehicles, travel and more
- Flexible leave arrangements
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Senior Leadership Sponsorship
- Ongoing support from our Talent Management team
- Continuous support, mentoring and leadership through your Senior Leader and Program Sponsor
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Working With Us
- Women in Mining and Resources Queensland 2020: Diversity Award, Together As One – Winner
- Comprehensive employee and leadership programs
- Queensland Training Awards 2019/ 2020: Large Employer of The Year (Metropolitan) – Winner
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