2026 IBL - Marketing Assistant

We're Hiring: Industry Based Learning, Marketing Assistant

At Daimler Truck Australia Pacific, we support Industry Based Learning year after year and continue to develop our internship program and the students who participate. We have had many successful applicants carve their future careers in our industry after building sound career foundations through our IBL program. Our company too, continues to be well positioned as a global leader in the manufacturing of high quality commercial vehicles with three high-profile brands - Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Fuso Truck and Bus and Freightliner. As innovators in our industry, we have a clear vision to be the undisputed leader of the truck and bus industry in Australia, and we share a common Daimler Trucks purpose across the globe- For All Who Keep The World Moving

This 2026 IBL program focuses onMarketing as a Marketing Assistant roleandcommences mid-January 2026. You will need to commit to full-time office hours until end of January 2027. To qualify for this program,you must be an undergraduate student currently completing your penultimate year of study. As at January 2026 you must have a remaining 12 months or 2 semesters of study to complete your degree. Ideally, you are studying aMarketing related degree.

Based at our corporate Head Office in Mulgrave, and with an open mind towards today's flexible working needs, we strive to offer fantastic on the job work experience combined with professional development opportunities to enable you to kick-start your future. We will provide you with on-going on-line and in-person learning opportunities to further supplement and support your growth and connectedness to your career.

The role:

Within this 12 monthsMarketing Assistantrole (January 2026-January 2027), the successful candidatewill be responsible for assisting the brand Marketing functions, and you will be involved in all marketing related activities from a support and development perspective, directly affecting the business's sales and profit objectives.This role will require you to assist with the execution of annual marketing calendar, work with dealer partners to ensure the brand is being represented correctly. You will assist with the planning and delivery of customer and dealer training events. As well as this, you will work closely with external creative agency and media buying agency to coordinate delivery of retail marketing and support the internal PR team to create increased product awareness. You will also work across various areas of the business on a project-by-project basis to gain a broader understanding of the business context.You will also support the coordination and facilitate the preparation and production of marketing material and assets, including promotional brochures and bulletins for new productreleases, promotions, sales campaigns, marketing literature and other sales materials.This role will provide practical experience whilst interacting with key agency business partners and some involvement in marketing strategy development.

About You:

We are looking for innovative and highly motivated students with a strong desire to help shape our business.As the successful candidate, you will apply your exceptional communication andinterpersonal skills to build positive business relationships and will bring out of the box thinking along with a genuine passion for building solutions within our industry. Above all, as you will be working in a small team, you will be team oriented and have a flexible and adaptable attitude to the changing needs of the business. Your keen eye for detail will ensure accuracy in the work you produce, and enable you to develop or document new processes and initiatives. A strong interest in immersing yourself in this role will lead you to achieve greater insights into this business unit, and the Truck industry as a whole as you begin your career in Marketing.

What's Next?

#MAKEYOUR MOVE
If you would like to be considered for this amazing opportunity, Make Your Move, apply now and please include your CV, cover letter and academic transcript. Applications closeFriday 29th August.

This is a local,contract role. You must have a valid working visa for Australia / New Zealand for the entire length of the contract,to be able to apply for this position.

At Daimler Truck Australia Pacific, we believe our people make the difference. We are proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and are committed to inspiring an innovative and collaborative working culture. By joining our team, you will access generous employee benefits, such as discounted car leasing, on-site parking, employee assistance programs and much more. We understand everyone benefits from work differently, therefore our approach to learning is open and individually adaptable. Career pathways are supported through a network of learning and development programs, like our Women in Leadership Program and Mentoring Program, allowing everyone to grow at their own pace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We openly celebrate Diversity Day, International Women's and Men's Days and host guest speakers to foster a collaborative culture. Our team's contributions are actively recognized through Employee Recognition and Reward programs. This celebrates our dynamic working culture and one where our people can be themselves.