Graduate Program

Your role

The Management Development Program (MDP) is a two-year rotational program for graduates from all backgrounds, aimed to develop the future management of their business. With on-the-job learnings across their main operations, you will work alongside some of the most experienced & talented people in the construction industry. The program allows graduates to gain "hands-on" and practical exposure to different parts of the business, as well as experience living and working in various metro and country locations across Australia.

This is a General Management Program that develops balanced leaders who will take on full P&L and Balance Sheet responsibility for significant parts of the business. 

With guidance from a manager, you will be given all the responsibility you can handle to ensure you can contribute and make a difference from Day One.

About you

What do they look for in their graduates?

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Continuously curious and open to new experiences
• Being proactive and willingly taking on responsibility for getting things done
• Effective at working within teams
• A desire to "get your hands dirty" with a 'can-do' and down-to-earth attitude
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Passionate and a willingness to succeed
• Resilient and decisive

Compensation & benefits

To ensure you're fully supported as you start the MDP, they'll also provide you with:

A package totalling approximately AUD 92,000 that includes:

• A starting salary of AUD 67,500 plus superannuation
• A mobile phone and laptop
• A fully maintained company vehicle
• Financial support for relocations within the business
• Technical and management training
• Coaching and mentoring

Training, development & rotations

Through Hanson's Management Development Program (MDP), graduates complete challenging projects in various business areas, receive mentorship from senior managers, and rotate through different operational and support roles across Australia. This structured approach ensures comprehensive professional growth and development.

Some of the business areas you’ll enjoy exposure to as a Hanson graduate include:

• Aggregate production
• Concrete production
• Asphalt operations
• Logistics and transport
• Risk management
• Sales and marketing
• Technical

To know more about the development opportunities they experience at Hanson, watch this video:

Career progression

As you near the end of the MDP, you will be encouraged to apply for any position. At Hanson, career progression is emphasized, with 90% of senior managers, including the CEO, having started on the MDP. This structured program, along with internships and operational roles, has led to long-term careers for over 95% of employees and produced 80% of the Australian Executive Committee and 90% of the Leadership 100 team.

How to apply

Submit your application online! You should include a resume and answer the online application questions in place of a cover letter.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• hanson.com.au/join-our-team/
• hanson.com.au/join-our-team/graduates/
• hanson.com.au/media/1264/mdp.pdf