Job Description

Join our 2027 NextGen Nestlé Graduate Program and become a future leader in Technical & Production commencing January 2027.

At Nestlé, we believe in nurturing exceptional talent and providing endless opportunities for growth and development. As part of our program, you will work in a collaborative and supportive team environment, gaining practical, hands-on experience in a flexible work setting. Your role will involve enhancing the lives of our loyal consumers who trust and believe in our great products.

With a portfolio of international and local brands such as NESCAFÉ, PURINA, MAGGI, KIT KAT, UNCLE TOBYS, and MILO. You will have the chance to maintain and build the future of our brands in various factory sites where Nestlé operate, including:

• Gympie QLD, Smithtown NSW, Blayney NSW, Wahgunyah VIC, Broadford VIC and Campbellfield VIC.

A day in the life…

This program is designed for graduates who are curious, adaptable, and ready to learn by doing. Your rotations will be shaped to provide meaningful development aligned with business priorities and real manufacturing outcomes, inclusive of accelerated leadership development.

Across the two year rotational program, you’ll complete two factory based rotations, relocating to different Nestlé sites across Regional NSW, QLD and VIC in your first and second year. These rotations will include hands on exposure to a range of manufacturing and operations disciplines, including:

• Quality Assurance
• Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)
• Manufacturing Excellence
• Product Applications
• Engineering
• Factory Supply Chain

You’ll build strong foundations in project management while working closely with teams across Manufacturing operations.

Throughout the program, you’ll learn to live the Nestlé Continuous Excellence philosophy, while contributing to real initiatives that improve performance, quality, and safety. You’ll have opportunities to put theory into practice, working on exciting projects alongside experienced colleagues to solve day‑to‑day challenges and deliver best‑practice outcomes in a live manufacturing environment.

Your rotation plan will require relocation to Nestlé factory sites across Australia, supporting your learning, mobility and long‑term career growth within our global business, while calling for a self‑motivated, innovative and adaptable mindset with a results driven approach and the ambition to grow into a future leader in a collaborative team environment.

Along the way, you’ll be supported by a tailored learning and development plan, designed to build your technical capability, develop your leadership skills, and set you up for long‑term success at Nestlé.

What will make you successful…

• A completed University Degree in Engineering (Electronic, Mechanical, Mechatronic, Chemical, Industrial, Computer Science or Robotics), Applied Science (Including Food Sciences/Nutrition), Quality, or Health & Safety (The Australian Institute of Health & Safety and NEBOSH Qualifications will be looked upon favourably) — completed within the last two years or in your final year of study.
• Full Australian working rights (Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency). Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• A current, valid full Australian driver’s licence and confidence driving. Learner or provisional licences will not be accepted at the time of employment.
• Flexibility to be based in Regional VIC, QLD and NSW locations, with a genuine willingness to relocate within Australia as part of your rotations.
• A self‑motivated, innovative and adaptable mindset, combining a results‑driven approach with the ambition and capability to evolve into a future leader in a collaborative team environment.

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary + attractive bonus program
• Up to 5 ‘KitKat Days’ each year to rest, recharge and support your wellbeing
• Personalised development and varied career opportunities within a global FMCG leader
• Wellbeing perks including free flu vaccinations, discounted private health insurance, and discounted gym memberships including access to Fitness Passport
• Access to Purchased Leave, Volunteering Leave, Sports Leave and Emergency Services Leave
• Up to 18 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Discounts on Nestlé products and offers from our retail and service partners
• Novated leasing options
• Salary sacrifice to superannuation

Join us on this exciting journey and make a difference as a force for good. Nestlé Oceania supports a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that we do. 

Learn more about Nestlé here: www.nestle.com.au

We want to make finding your dream job possible, if you require additional support with your application, please contact us at careers@au.nestle.com

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