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About Us
GWF is one of the largest food manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand, employing around 6,000 people across 40 sites. GWF’s product range is diverse and includes leading brands of breads, baked goods, smallgoods, flour, milled products, and animal feed. GWF’s business units include Tip Top, DON, MAURI, Yumi’s, and Jasol.
  
DON’s heritage goes back to the late 1800s. Since the beginning, we have been passionate about crafting great-tasting meat products that Australians love. We produce ham, bacon, salami, smallgoods, and fresh pork.
  
We take great pride in our skills, techniques, and brands, which have evolved over more than a century. We’ve grown from a small family business to become one of Australia’s largest food manufacturers, now part of the GWF group.
  
DON is also a leading Australian employer with offices and facilities in metropolitan and regional locations across the country. We take pride in being a responsible employer and a great place to work. We offer a safe and supportive environment where everyone can achieve their full potential.
  
About the Graduate Program: 
 
The purpose of the program is to provide an opportunity for Graduates seeking to increase their academic and professional competency through accessible, innovative learning practices using the DON business as a tool and pathway. It will provide the Graduates with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills, articulate and address critical issues, analyse and think critically at an operational level and master new and various technologies appropriate to their chosen discipline.  
  
The two-year program will begin with a rotation in production operations for a hands-on experience before commencing a series of rotations throughout the organisation. The program will conclude with an ongoing placement in a support function that is cognisant of the Graduates strengths and operational needs at the time. 

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate energy and passion for the overall vision and direction of the company
• Live the values of Safe, Courageous, Trusting and Collaborative
• Support/lead projects, and business as usual activities as part of the functional rotation
• Support operational functions to identify and drive continuous improvement

About you:

• Have completed an undergraduate degree in relevant Engineering or Food Science discipline in the past two years
• Demonstrate the ability to build productive relationships and effectively influence stakeholders
• You excel in using data-driven analysis to understand problems and are equally adept at taking a practical, hands-on approach.

Why join us: 
  
Our Purpose is to Craft food that brings out ‘the good’. 
  
When you work at DON, not only will you be part of a community crafting iconic products that people love, you will also enjoy a safe and supportive environment where you can be your authentic self, advance in your career if you choose to, be recognised and rewarded for your contributions, and make a positive difference in the community.  
  
We also work hard to ensure the programs and benefits we offer are competitive and reflect the needs and preferences of our people. They include (among others): 

• Training and development programs including personalised mentoring
• Accommodation may be available for the right candidate willing to relocate to the area
• Flexible work arrangements
• Various recognition programs and rewards, including an end of year celebration
• Community partnerships and initiatives, inc. 2 volunteer days per year
• Discounted products
• Health and wellness initiatives
• Global career opportunities
• Options to purchase additional leave

Applications: 
 
To apply for this opportunity please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking on the ‘Apply' button. 
  
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 
At DON and George Weston Foods, we are an equal opportunity employer. We embrace inclusion and diversity and celebrate what makes us unique. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a safe and healthy work environment. So we can get to know you in the best possible way, we're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs. Please let us know your needs in providing a positive, barrier-free recruitment process via email to donpeopleandperformance@gwf.com.au  
  
Applicants for this position may be required to undertake pre-employment screening tests including a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol test and a security / background check which may also include a criminal record check. Proof of eligibility to work is required for all successful applicants.  

GWF has a duty of care and a legal responsibility to promote, monitor and maintain a safe working environment for the protection of all of our people in our workplaces. As per our GWF Workplace COVID-19 Safety and Vaccination Policy we strongly encourage all new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless exempt, and note that some roles are subject to customer mandates in relation to COVID-19 vaccination.

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