Our program is designed to fast-track your understanding of 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 AMG program provides a 10-month journey right across the Asahi Beverages business, giving you exposure to the business operations where you will learn from the ground up about how we produce and sell many of Australia’s favourite beverages.
From the Regional Hub functions to Supply Chain and our commercial business divisions, you will deep dive into our core functions to learn the essentials of what they do and apply yourself to projects that positively impact the business. The program culminates in a 12-week 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 AMG recruitment process has six stages.
We are reshaping the way that we use data at Asahi Beverages through our data science strategy. In this program you will learn about the data landscape & infrastructure at Asahi Beverages while developing your technical skills in areas such as data science, coding and machine learning. You will use these technical skills to partner with the business to deliver insightful solutions and support strategic data-driven decisions.
Accepting degrees including, Data Science, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Econometrics, Mathematics, Actuary & Engineering or similar.
This 12-month program will see you working closely with our Data Science team to fully understand the data infrastructure and data needs of our business. Supported by technical specialists and leaders you’ll partner with functions to deliver strategic, data-driven solutions while playing a role in developing analytical capability and embedding a data culture within our organisation.
The program will culminate in a strategic project aligned with our business priorities which will see you presenting your recommendations to senior leaders.
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 DSG recruitment process has five stages.
Work alongside our Group Digital & Disruption team to develop your technical skills while gaining whole of business exposure. You will partner with the business to understand their technology needs and deliver solutions, helping to support building the future of Asahi Beverages through technology.
Accepting technical degrees such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Cloud Technology, Data Science or similar & Engineering such as Software, Mechanical or similar.
The DTG program is a 12-month program which will see you will complete rotations through each of the Digital & Disruption towers. You’ll work on projects aligned with business priorities and be supported by technical specialists and leaders to develop the required skills and knowledge that will support your progression into future 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 DTG recruitment process has five stages.
A key function within the Regional Hub, Human Resources leads the delivery of people cycle activities across the Asahi Beverages business. In this program you will learn about all aspects of HR from the ground up supported by our specialists, business partners and leaders and have the opportunity to work on real projects that will positively impact the business.
Accepting degrees in Human Resources, Psychology, Behavioural Studies or similar.
This 12-month program will see you complete rotations within each of the HR specialist teams where you will understand the role that each team plays in our overall HR strategy. Drawing on this knowledge you will then work closely with our Business Partners to deliver HR initiatives to our business divisions. The program culminates in a 12-week project aligned with our strategic business priorities that you will present to the senior leadership team at the end of the program.
Working alongside technical experts you will learn every aspect of our manufacturing plants; from engineering to packaging, brewing to quality and how together they enable us to 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.
This 12-month program will begin at head office with an induction into the Asahi Beverages business before moving to one of our sites for technical training in your specialist stream of either Brewing, Packaging or Engineering, which will be supported by a formal diploma qualification.
You’ll broaden your manufacturing knowledge by visiting other manufacturing sites in our network, in your location and connect with key suppliers to understand how they provide support to our operations. Through working closely with leaders on site, you’ll expand your skills by managing hands-on projects centred around technical and practical challenges within manufacturing and supply chain.
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 SCG 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 experiences 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!
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 importantly, 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:
We recruit for our talent programs based on our talent pipeline requirements. This ensures we offer meaningful career pathways for our graduates at the end of their program. As such, the number of positions offered each year will change – this year we aim to recruit around 20 graduates.
Intern numbers also vary, approximately 10 positions are offered this year.
Our programs start at the end of January/beginning of February and run for either 10 or 12 months depending on the program. Successful candidates will be advised of the confirmed start date when they are offered roles at the end of the recruitment process.
Our internships run over summer, commencing in late November and ending in February (this includes a two week break over the Christmas and New Year 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 around Australia.
You will find that no matter what degree you possess, there will be a graduate program that you will be eligible to apply for, the below can be used as a guide:
You must:
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 Bachelor’s degree (penultimate).
The process and timeline varies for each of our programs. We encourage you to check out the relevant detail for each stream on our graduate programs page.
If you think you’re the right fit 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. Applicants are advised to get in early
No, all applications must be submitted online via our website, Seek or other affiliate organisations.
The Business Games (only for AMG candidates) and Final Panels will be held in Melbourne with the potential to be held virtually pending COVID-19 restrictions.
If you proceed to one of our face-to-face stages, we encourage you to prepare by learning about our business, the industry, and 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 accommodation required to attend these stages.
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 availability. 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 they may change 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 and other candidates make decisions about running a business. You will be observed by the Asahi Beverages team as we look to assess your problem-solving skills, communication abilities and how you collaborate 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 lateral thinking questions!
We will work with our successful graduates on a case-by-case basis. The AMG, HRG, DSG & DTG programs are all based in Melbourne and relocation support is not available. Relocation support will be provided if required for members of the SCG program.
Our Graduate starting salary is extremely 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]
