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About Blackwoods Australia

Blackwoods stands as Australia's premier provider of industrial and safety supplies. With a history spanning over 140 years, the company has steadfastly assisted businesses of various scales by offering an extensive inventory of more than 300,000 products sourced from the finest global brands. Catering to diverse sectors, from iconic landmarks like the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the expansive railway networks and local mechanics, Blackwoods ensures the timely provision of essential supplies.

Your role

Blackwoods' program offers a mix of direct experience and exposure opportunities across key areas of the business. With a blended learning approach, their focus is to ensure that each graduate can deliver value throughout the program whilst ensuring personal growth is realised. Upon completion of the program, the Graduates will be engaged, skilled and driven future leaders who are equipped to drive the evolution of the business.

What will you get from being a part of the Blackwoods Graduate Program?

The program provides Graduates with the opportunity to engage, learn, develop, and grow within their desired field of work. The graduates will have access to the following:

• On the job learning and formal training 
  • On-the-job training, and formal learning will supplement professional development, with core skills training sessions delivered in-house to all graduates on a regular basis.
• Networking and collaboration
  • Graduates will have the opportunity to meet with key leaders of the business and their fellow graduates, with many opportunities to network both formally and informally.
• Mentoring
  • Regular mentoring sessions with a senior leader in the business provide graduates with invaluable professional and personal development.

Training, development & rotations

Graduates will benefit from a comprehensive development program that includes on-the-job learning, formal training, and core skills sessions conducted in-house. The initiative emphasizes networking and collaboration, offering opportunities for graduates to connect with key leaders and peers through formal and informal events. Additionally, regular mentoring sessions with senior leaders contribute to both professional and personal growth for the graduates. 

The program consists of 6x 3-month rotations in areas of strategic importance to the organisation. These include Market & Customer Pricing, Customer Strategy, Project Management, and the Commercial & Strategy team. The final rotation is at the discretion of the Graduate in a business function aligned to their ongoing interests.

Benefits

To ensure employees feel valued, supported, and celebrated, Blackwoods provides a range of employee benefits including:

• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Competitive salary and incentives
• A range of diversity and well-being initiatives
• Team events, celebrations and development opportunities
• Team member discounts on Wesfarmers products
• Discounted offers from over 300 corporate partners

Career progression

Each year, Blackwoods actively recruits graduates for both full-time and part-time internships and can offer permanent positions to its graduates, providing a structured development plan over the initial two years. With dedicated support from managers, sponsors, and graduate advisors, Blackwoods is committed to fostering professional growth. The comprehensive approach includes mentorship from senior leaders, on-the-job training, practical experience, career development plans, and regular professional development sessions, offering new graduates a well-rounded foundation for a successful career within the collaborative and dynamic business environment.

Work-life balance

As part of their commitment to Balance and Inclusion, Blackwoods supports flexible work arrangements, they recognise that team members are happiest and most productive when they are able to effectively balance their home and work lives, and ensure they have the flexibility to work when and where they choose is a key part of Blackwoods’ commitment to a happy workforce. They are also entitled to a series of anonymous free counselling or life coaching sessions with a trained psychiatrist. The services their Employee Assistance Program provides include Wellbeing Coaching, Financial Coaching, Legal Advice, Nutrition/ Diet coaching and I-Care, and emotional and practical support services for Indigenous employees. Leaders and managers are also offered a range of specialist EAP services.

Company culture

Blackwoods takes pride in cultivating an exceptional work environment, as echoed by their team who consistently highlight the values of care, connection, and career satisfaction. The company is committed to inclusivity, welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, and offers a diverse range of career opportunities to cater to a wide array of preferences. In addition, Blackwoods places a strong emphasis on health and safety, deeply embedded in its culture, involving rigorous monthly monitoring and reporting of the Health and Safety Environment (HSE) scorecard. This commitment extends to a focused approach in high-risk areas such as Distribution Centres, driven by a comprehensive strategy that encompasses governance, operational excellence, physical well-being, and psychological well-being.

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About you

This is an excellent opportunity for highly motivated and enthusiastic Graduates with the aspiration to work in an industry-leading and dynamic environment. 

To be eligible for the Graduate Program:

• Must have completed, or be on track to complete, a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum credit average by August 2024.
• Hold full Australian working rights for the duration of the program
• Be available to start from August 2024

What you’ll bring to the Graduate Program:

• A desire to kick start your career and an eagerness to proactively participate in your career journey 
• High-level oral and written communication skills, and your ability to build relationships with peers, leaders and customers
• Excellent problem-solving and time management
• Detail-oriented with strong reporting and presenting skills
• Proactive attitude and the ability to positively contribute to the team culture

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• linkedin.com
• blackwoods.com.au/about-us/working-at-blackwoods