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Bega Cheese Limited

  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Food Science Graduate null

Australia, Victoria, Melbourne

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Bega Cheese Limited is hiring for the post of Food Science Graduate.

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Graduate Job

Application dates

Minimum requirements

Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
E
Aerospace Engineering & Aviation
Automotive & Transport Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering & Construction
Communications Engineering
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Engineering Management
Environmental Engineering
Fire & Safety Engineering
Geomatic Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Marine Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mathematics & Statistics
Mechanical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Renewable Energy Engineering
Robotics & Mechatronics Engineering
Engineering & Mathematics (all other)
Geotechnical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
S
Environmental Science
Food Science

Hiring criteria

Entry pathway

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Job Description

If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us!

The Bega Graduate Experience 

We are excited to announce the Bega Graduate Program will open for applications in March 2022.

We are currently inviting applications for enthusiastic and motivated graduates to join our team at the Bega.

Working on day-to-day activities to support your immediate team as well as engaging in challenging and meaningful projects, Bega graduates will undertake a comprehensive 2-year rotational program with a focus on technical knowledge and skills, Bega business acumen, and personal opportunities to prepare you for an exciting career.

You will also benefit from mentoring as well as the support of a dedicated buddy to help you make the most of the program. Highlights of the program include innovative workshops, creating a professional network across the Bega Group nationally, and bringing fresh ideas to the Bega.

We work in a highly collaborative environment that provides flexibility, opportunities, and respect for differences. Our product range is diverse and so are the opportunities for professional and career development. We are committed to providing our people with broad experiences to build a successful career.

Graduate Food Scientist

  • Develop a deep understanding of multiple dairy manufacturing processes to help develop new products for end customers and be involved in problem-solving within a team
  • Work on a range of products including Bioactive Lactoferrin and Nutritional Milk Powders
  • Understand how seasonal changes in dairy supply may impact product formulations and determine methods to predict when manufacturing issues may occur as a result
  • Develop trending tools to monitor production results over time to improve production accuracy
  • Role based in Koroit 3282 VIC

Why Choose Bega?

Bega Cheese Group is home to many trusted Aussie food and beverage brands. Whether it’s VEGEMITE on toast, a Big M on the go, or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day. Being recently named in the Top 10 Strongest Australian Brands of 2022, our vision is to become The Great Australian Food Company!

Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX listed company with an annual turnover of over $2 billion and approximately 4,000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live, and play. At the Bega, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company!

Life at the Bega

Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch-ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.

  • Join a dedicated, forward-thinking, and innovative culture
  • Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression
  • Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with
  • Access to mental and physical health through our wellbeing portal and programs
  • Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options, and salary continuance insurance

To be successful in this role

We hire for potential, not just performance. To be successful you will be open about your strengths and weaknesses and prepared to challenge yourself. Bega people support each other to achieve together.
 

Additionally, you have:

  • A hunger to learn and grow with an open mind
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team
  • A sense of curiosity and an innovative approach to problem solve
  • Resourcefulness, adaptability, and resilience in the face of challenge
  • A reputation for producing quality work
  • Recently completed a Bachelor or Post Graduate degree (within the last 2 years), or are on track to complete by June 2022
  • Availability to commence on July 18, 2022

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Bega is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment. We, therefore, require all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. You will be expected to provide evidence of your vaccination status, or an acceptable medical exemption, as part of the recruitment process.

Applications

We would love an opportunity to get to know you. Submit your application with your CV, an integrated covering statement describing your strengths and how you might apply them in this role.  Please include your most recent or complete academic transcript.

At the Bega, diversity, and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age, or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply for roles at the Bega. We will accept applications from Australian/New Zealand citizens or Australian Permanent Resident at the time of your application

Hiring criteria

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Entry pathway
Degree or Certificate
Minimum Level of Study
Bachelor or higher
From an Institution in
  • Australia
  • Victoria
  • Melbourne
Study Field
E
Aerospace Engineering & Aviation
Automotive & Transport Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering & Construction
Communications Engineering
S
Environmental Science
Food Science