About Us Brickworks Limited is a dynamic and innovative group of Australian-owned companies. Our main business is the manufacture and distribution of clay and concrete products, property development and realisation, and investments. We operate in all states throughout Australia as well as have a growing presence in the USA. Under the Brickworks Building Products umbrella are some of the world’s best-known building material brands. Our products include clay bricks and pavers, concrete masonry blocks, retaining wall systems, stone, cement, concrete and terracotta roof tiles, timber battens, terracotta façades and specialised building systems. With a broad product portfolio of manufacturing and sales facilities across Australia and North America, Brickworks Building Products is uniquely placed to service the demands of the building industry. Part of the Brickworks Group, Austral Bricks is Australia’s largest, best-known and most efficient clay brick and paver manufacturer. Founded in 1908 Austral Bricks has a well-established national presence with manufacturing and sales facilities in every state. It has long been at the forefront of product innovation and efficient, sustainable production. The introduction of robotic brick handling equipment and the ongoing pursuit of energy and resource efficiencies has enabled Austral Bricks to maintain its competitive edge. About our Graduate Program Making beautiful products that last forever starts by building great teams. We are looking for high calibre graduates who have the potential to be the future leaders of our business. Our 2-year Graduate Program is an accelerated leadership development program that equips our graduates with the experiences, knowledge and skills to move quickly into management roles at Brickworks. These are not roles for narrow technical specialists but for broadly capable, future operational leaders. We are recruiting for the Engineering/Manufacturing stream of the Program within our Austral Bricks business division based at Horsley Park. As part of a broad, hands-on role, graduates will gain diverse experiences within the lab and production floor, including quality control, product development, process improvement as well as across business planning, financial reporting, WHS and sales. Highlights of the Program • Learn and develop within a dynamic and rewarding team environment. • Excel with training and mentoring programs – Our experienced leaders will support you to achieve your career goals. • Receive a development coaching session from a Psychologist. • Build your professional networks by meeting our most experienced leaders at various company events. • Take on projects designed to develop your innovation and problem-solving skills. This is a permanent role and at the conclusion of the Program, we will work with you to find a role that is aligned to both your skills and interests as well as our business needs. Employee Benefits Brickworks has a strong culture of nurturing talent, working with individuals to build capability and investing in training and development to support internal growth and movement, allowing employees to grow and move up within the company. Other benefits include: • Incentive: Get a sign-on bonus of 1 week's extra pay for eligible new employees. • Charitable Partnership: Proudly support Children’s Cancer Institute (CCI). • Inclusivity: We value diversity and maintain an inclusive workplace. • Family Support: Enjoy our company parental leave scheme. • Employee Benefits: Join the Brickworks Employee Share Plan (for eligible employees). • Recognition: Celebrate success with Employee of the Year and Values Recognition Programs. • Growth: Ongoing education, training, and career progression opportunities for all employees. • Support: Access support programs for you and your family through our EAP provider. • Discounts: Product Discounts are provided for staff and family and friends of staff. Success Requirements We are looking for graduates who can demonstrate they have potential to be the future leaders of our business and we are particularly interested in receiving applications from Chemical Engineers, Process Engineers, Ceramic and Materials Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, or Electrical Engineers who have completed their degrees within the past 5 years. In addition we are looking for candidates who: • Have a strong motivation to learn and develop and are looking to build a career with us. • Can build relationships and interact effectively with a diverse range of individuals. • Are achievement oriented and driven to deliver results through their resourcefulness. • Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Are pragmatic and hands-on in style. We value diversity of thinking, experiences and perspectives and while a strong academic record and previous work experience is important, we are looking for many other qualities. We have a clear vision and company values, and we are looking for people who embody them. You will need to be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident to apply. A valid driver’s licence and access to your own transport is also essential. Some of our key projects are located across the country, so a willingness to relocate to other company sites when required is also desirable. Commencement date The successful candidate must be available to commence in February 2024. Click apply and please submit: • Your CV and copies of your qualification and academic transcripts • A cover letter addressing the following: o Why you are interested in working at Brickworks; and o Your motivation for pursuing a leadership role within your field. Applications close on Wednesday 7th November 2023. Short-listed applicants will be required to participate in the selection process which will include a series of assessments, interviews and pre-employment checks. If you have a condition for which you will be seeking a reasonable adjustment during the selection process, please make note of this in your application.