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2026 NextGen Graduate Program - Technical & Production
Gaining practical experience in a collaborative team environment, you will work on enhancing the lives of loyal consumers through our products.
We nurture exceptional talent and provide endless opportunities for growth and development. As part of this program, you will rotate through various factory sites where we operate, gaining hands-on experience.
You will have the chance to maintain and build the future of our brands, working across different areas such as Line and Production Management, Quality Assurance, Safety Health and Environment, Sustainability, Manufacturing Excellence, Continuous Excellence, Loss Analysis, Product Applications or Technical and Production.
A day in the life…
Flexibility, curiosity, and adaptability are key as your rotations will be designed to provide the best learning experience aligned with business priorities.
Throughout the 2-year rotation program,you will be required to relocate to 2 factories across Australia or New Zealand as part of your 1st and 2nd year rotation. There will be opportunities to work across different areas with our business such as:
* Line and Production Management, Quality Assurance, Safety Health and Environment, Sustainability, Manufacturing Excellence, Continuous Excellence, Loss Analysis, Product Applications or Technical and Production.
* You will learn about project management and working with Manufacturing Quality, Line Management, Safety, Sustainability and more.
* You'll learn to embody the Nestlé Continuous Excellence philosophy: zero waste, one team and 100% engagement.
* Opportunities to put everything you learn into action by working on exciting projects with colleagues and customers alike to tackle daily challenges and deliver best practice.
You will be supported by a tailored learning and development plan to enhance your leadership skills and set you up for long-term success.
Requirements
* A completed University Degree in Engineering (Electronic, Mechanical, Mechatronic, Chemical, Industrial, Computer Science and Robotics), Applied Science, Food Science or Health & Safety in the last 2 years or in your final year of completion
* Full Australian or New Zealand working rights – Permanent residency or Citizenship (visa sponsorship is not available)
* You will be mobile and able to relocate across locations within Australia. Our factories are located across Australia's Eastern states.
* Self-motivated, innovative, adaptable, and results-driven individuals who thrive in a team environment.
Benefits
* Short term bonus
* Employee Assistance Program
* Up to 5 scheduled days off per year – time to take a break
* Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts
* Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and program
* Volunteering leave, Sports leave, Emergency Services leave
We support a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that we do.