2026 Product Management IBL/Internship

We're recruiting: Industry Based Learning (IBL) Program 2025/2026

Be the change. Join our team.

At Mercedes-Benz, we like to do things differently. We are a balance of passion, professionalism and approachability. Our Head Office, based in Mulgrave, supporting a dynamic network across Australia, New Zealand has an established culture of support, collaboration, ensuring our service is exceptional, and our customers' expectations are exceeded.

We believe our people make the difference. We proudly offer generous employee benefits, such as discounted car leasing and purchase options, volunteer leave and much more Our passion for our people also extends to Employee Recognition and Reward programs, as well as, on-going investment and support in learning and development opportunities.

We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Workplace Gender Equality and support a flexible and modern work culture. We empower, trust and respect our employees and support a diverse workplace with equal opportunities.

Our 2026 IBL Program:

• Full-time, 12 month paid role to kick-start your career with a prestigious global brand.
• Commencing January 2026, with potential opportunities to stay on with the company following the conclusion of the program
• Flexible working hours available to accommodate study commitments
• Enrichening professional work experience in a large corporate business Head Office, combined with development and training opportunities
• Real work experience that will give you a competitive advantage.
• Work in a collaborative, supportive and agile work culture
• Join a tight knit community of other IBLs and form lasting relationships
• Opportunities to grow your network, be involved in exciting cross departmental meetings and projects and become part of a close-knit team. 

The Product Management placement at a glance:

An exciting opportunity is available for a motivated and enthusiastic student to join the Head Office Product Management Team. Reporting to the Head of Product Management, Planning & Homologation, your key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting product launch activities and play a key role in bringing future 

Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG and Mercedes-Maybach models to market
- Creation and design of model brochures, specification files and competitor analysis documents
- Working alongside the Product Managers on various interesting projects
- Developing a deep knowledge and understanding of our product range, with direct exposure to our exciting line-up of models

What we are looking for:

• Self-motivated students who have a driven to win attitude
• Genuine passion to work in the automotive industry, with an eagerness to learn and develop
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities focused on timely delivery and quality results.
• Highly proactive, confident and takes initiative

To be considered, students must be an undergraduate in their second year or have at least 1 year left of studies as of January 2026, in a Commerce or Business related degree.

If you are ready to kick start your career in this exciting position, please apply by September 8th 2025 with your resume, cover letter and recent academic transcript (can be unofficial).

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 Mercedes-Benz Australia Pacific, we pride ourselves on building and maintaining an inclusive workforce because we believe that our people make the difference. In addition to providing exciting learning and career development opportunities, we prioritise our employees by offering generous benefits. This includes discounted car leasing and purchase options, on-site parking, employee assistance programs and much more. We are committed to a flexible and progressive workplace culture for everyone and are proud to be consistently recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality. We are an equal opportunity employer, so by joining us, you will be part of a company that embraces differences and where individual contributions are valued. We strive to recognise our committed people through Employee Recognition and Reward programs.

We actively encourage applicants with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, those identifying as LGBTIQA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people to apply for this opportunity.

If you require any support to participate equitably in our recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.