Our programs are designed as a fast-track program to learn business, FMCG and specifically our great world of beverages. You will be supported across the program with on-the-job training, projects and learning and development opportunities. After working on a real business problem, you will present to Senior Leaders at the completion of your program.
Generalist Program: Accepting all degrees
The GMT program provides a 10 month journey right across the business. From manufacturing to sales, you’ll deep dive in each of our core functions to learn the essentials of each department and apply yourself to projects that positively impact the business.
The program culminates in a 12 week capstone project aligned to our strategic priorities, followed by a presentation of your recommendations back to members of the Asahi Beverages leadership team.
It is important to us that not only are you the right fit for Asahi Beverages, but that we are the right fit for you. That’s why the GMT recruitment process has six stages.
Work alongside technical experts in the field and learn every aspect of our manufacturing plants; from engineering to brewing, packaging and quality. This twelve-month program will begin at head office with an induction into the broader business before moving to one of our sites for technical training on how we make and package Australia’s most loved beverages.
Accepting most Engineering Degrees (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics or similar, with the exclusion of Civil)
Or Science (Biochemistry, Microbiology, Brewing, Food Science, Pharmacy or similar)
STEM fields
You’ll broaden your manufacturing knowledge, by visiting some of the other manufacturing sites in our network. Through working closely with our senior leaders on site, you’ll expand your skills by managing hands-on projects centred around technical and practical challenges within manufacturing and supply chain. Additionally, you’ll also receive formal training to prepare you for leadership.
This twelve-month program will begin at head office with an induction into the broader business before moving to one of our manufacturing plants for technical training on how we make and package Australia’s most loved beverages.
You’ll broaden your manufacturing knowledge, by visiting some of the other manufacturing plants in our network. Through working closely with our senior leaders on site, you’ll expand your skills by managing hands-on projects centred around technical and practical challenges within the brewery. Additionally, you’ll also receive formal training to prepare you for leadership.
It is important to us that not only are you the right fit for Asahi Beverages, but that we are the right fit for you. That’s why the SMT recruitment process has five stages.
A twelve-month program you’ll be working closely with the Digital, Technology & Business Services team to drive technology forward and close gaps working on real projects that align with business priorities. You will partner with specialists and leaders within the technology industry to build your technical skills and prepare you for future leadership.
Complete rotations in each of the Digital, Technology & Business Services towers, with a focus on systems and creating operational efficiencies.
Lead change with some of Australia’s biggest beverage brands. You’ll build new business capabilities and learn to become a leader in the industry, as you help build Asahi Beverages future through technology.
Across the TMT program, you’ll be working closely with the Digital, Technology & Business Services towers to drive technology forward and close gaps; working on real projects that align with business priorities. You will work with specialists and leaders within the technology industry to build your skills and develop into a leader of the industry.
It is important to us that not only are you the right fit for Asahi Beverages, but that we are the right fit for you. That’s why the TMT recruitment process has five stages.
Analytics Program: Actuary, Mathematics, Economics, Data and Computer Science Degrees.
We are reshaping the way we use data at Asahi Beverages and are seeking graduates to help implement the analytics strategy. As part of the AMT program, you’ll work across the business to implement our data vision and bring data-driven decision making to life with some of Australia’s biggest brands.
You will learn about our business through leading analytics projects that will focus on the efficient and effective use of data. Over the course of the program, you’ll partner with key functions to take on the challenge of developing in-house analytics capability and leveraging this to make strategic, data-driven decisions.
You’ll take ownership of a projects that will raise the analytical capability of our company and present your recommendations to senior leadership.
It is important to us that not only are you the right fit for Asahi Beverages, but that we are the right fit for you. That’s why the AMT recruitment process has five stages.
Challenge yourself and make a difference this summer. Our summer internship will test your skills and leave you with valuable experience for your final year of university.
Over ten weeks you will be placed within one of our functions to work on a real business project, engage with senior leaders and support your team with day to day operations.
You’ll complete your program by delivering a final presentation to senior leaders in your function and be provided with valuable feedback.
To be eligible, you must be in your penultimate year of university, studying a bachelor or master’s degree and have less than two years’ of full-time work experience.
It is important to us that not only are you the right fit for Asahi Beverages, but that we are the right fit for you. That’s why the Summer Internship recruitment process has four stages.
Our programs are designed as a fast track to a career in leadership and will give you the opportunity to learn about our business, the FMCG industry and specifically the great world of beverages. We will support you with on the job training, technical and leadership development and give you the opportunity to work on real business problems, presenting your recommendations to senior leaders.
If you thrive on working at fast pace, managing multiple projects, and working with a great bunch of people, we look forward to speaking to you soon!
Submit your CV and academic transcript and respond to a few simple eligibility questions
Complete a short series of online testing which includes a psychometric assessment of personality and a game based abilities assessment
Answer some fun pre-recorded questions and showcase your talent through answering interview questions and completing a case study (information to help prepare will be provided)
Join other final stage candidates in an engaging and interactive panel with some of our senior leaders.
An interactive and engaging assessment centre with other graduate candidates, where we get to learn more about each other. This is also aimed to test your ability to problem-solve, lead and react to change, whilst allowing us to see how you collaborate with others
Join other final stage candidates in an engaging and interactive panel with some of our senior leaders.
Following background checks you will receive a formal offer to join the Asahi Beverages family.
We want to get to know the real you. So please bring your full self to the application and selection process.
We love knowledge and truly believe that knowledge is power, so please ensure you have taken the time to read through the information about our Company, the programs, the selection process guide and candidate information prior to submitting your application and before you attend interviews.
Make sure you find a quiet space for you to spend the necessary time completing your application and even more important, prior to any interviews – test out your IT equipment and ensure you leave enough time to log on before your scheduled interview time.
We are passionate about our business, our brands, our consumers and customers and of course our people, so we hope you are excited to take this first step towards a future career at Asahi Beverages.
We are looking for our next generation of leaders. For Asahi Beverages that means our graduates and interns are:
We recruit for our talent programs based on our talent pipeline requirements, in order to offer meaningul career pathways for our graduates at the end of their program. This means the number of positions offered year will change, however this year we will be recruiting for 12 graduates.
Intern numbers are also subject to variance, and similarly approximately 8 positions are offered this year.
Our programs start start at the end of January/beginning of February the following year and run for either 10 or 12 months depending on the program. We will advise the successful candidates when we offer roles at the end of the recruitment process the confirmed start date.
Our internships are run over summer, commencing in late November and end in February (this includes a two week break over the Christmas and New Years period).
When you graduate from one of our programs we will place you in a role that aligns with the needs of our business, your interests and where we think you will grow the most! You are required to be mobile and flexible to take up a role in any of our manufacturing or office locations
There are no restrictions placed on applications for any role at Asahi Beverages , however the below can be used as a guide:
To be eligible to apply for our graduate programs you will:
To be eligible for our internship you will also need to be an Australian Citizen or Australian Permanent resident in your second last year of your Bachelors degree
The process and timeline varies for each of our programs. We encourage you to check out the relevant detail for each stream on our website.
If you think you’re right for one of our programs, respond to our job advertisement and complete the application form. You will need to provide:
We assess applications on a rolling basis, so get in as early as possible for the best chance!
No, all applications must be submitted online via our website, seek or other affiliate organisations.
The Business Games (only for GMT candidates) and Final Panels will be held in Melbourne.
If you are successful in progressing to one of our face-to-face stages we encourage you to prepare by learning about our business, the market, as well as the attributes we are looking for in our graduates / interns.
If you are successful in progressing through to Business Games and the Final Panel, Asahi Beverages will cover the cost of any flights or accomodation required to attend these elements.
Whilst we will aim to accommodate all interview time requests in the early stages, the dates for our selection and assessments are now confirmed. We recommend you review our key dates (as above) and plan ahead to ensure your availability as we will be unable to progress you through to final stages if you cannot attend.
We endeavour to do our best to keep to these dates, however it is possible for some changes in the based on our business requirements. Candidates will be notified in advance should any changes be required.
Business Games will get you a seat at the table as you make decisions about running a business with other candidates. You will be observed by the team at Asahi Beverages as we look to assess your problem solving skills, communication abilities and how you colloborate to achieve an outcome. Be prepared to expect the unexpected as we keep you on your toes!
Here you will meet and be interviewed by our leadership team. Keep an eye out for some tricky and perculiar questions!
We will work with our successful graduates on a case by case basis. The GMT, AMT & TMT programs are all based in Melbourne and relocation support is not available. For the SMT program, relocation support will be provided if required
Our Graduate starting salary is extemely competitive
Our Internships are also paid positions.
Both positions also offer discounted Asahi Beverages products!
The majority of the recruitment process will be completed online. The face to face component is scheduled to begin in May. If there are any barriers that don’t allow us to complete these steps we will amend the process to complete these digitally.
If you need any further information on the Graduate or Intern programs, contact [email protected]
