Graduate Program 2024

**Work options**: Flexible
- Industry leading training with ongoing career development and support
- Multiple opportunities available nationwide
- 18 month rotational program within a variety of key business areas

**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**

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 fixed rotations in areas of strategic importance of the organisation. These include Market & Customer Pricing, Customer Strategy, Project Management, and the Commercial team. The final rotation is at the discretion of the Graduate in a business function aligned to their ongoing interests.
- Be a citizen of, or hold permanent residency in Australia
- 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**

A career with Blackwoods will offer you rewarding experiences and opportunities for growth and development. We have a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where our team members care about each other and enjoy building meaningful connections.

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

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