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Unilever Australia and New Zealand

4.3
  • #3 in Retail & consumer goods
  • 50,000 - 100,000 employees

Unilever Future Leaders Programme

Sydney - Hybrid
Better Business, Better World, Better You. The Unilever Future Leaders Program is about developing tomorrow's leaders, today.

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Graduate Job
Number of Vacancies
1-4
Salary
AUD 70,000 - 80,000 / Year

Start Date
23 Jan 2025 - 6 Feb 2025

Application dates

Applications Open
1 Jul 2024
Applications Close
1 Aug 2024

Minimum requirements

Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
B
Accounting, Commerce & Finance
Actuarial Studies
Business Administration & Management
Economics
Human Resources
Leisure, Hospitality, Tourism & Retail
Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations
Transport, Logistics & Procurement
C
Communication & Media Studies
Fashion Design
Film & TV
Fine Arts
Graphic Design & Visual Arts
Journalism & Writing
Music & Performing Arts
Photography
Creative Arts (all other)
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
F
Food & Hospitality
Personal Services
H
Anthropology & Geography
Classics
Criminology
Development, Migration & Gender
Archaeology & History
International Studies
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Librarianship & Curatorial Studies
Philosophy
Politics & Policy Studies
Social Work & Sociology
Theology & Comparative Religion
Humanities (all other)
Social Science (all other)
Liberal Arts
I
Artificial Intelligence
Bioinformatics
Computer Graphics & Animation
Computer Science (all other)
Computer Systems and Networks
Cyber Security
Data Science
Programming & Software Engineering
Video Game Development
Design & User Experience
L
Justice & Law Enforcement
Law
Legal Studies
M
Audiology & Speech Pathology
Biomedical Science
Chiropractic & Osteopathy
Dentistry & Dental Science
Exercise & Sports Science
Health Administration
Medicine & Medical Science
Naturopathy, Acupuncture & Complementary Medicine
Nursing & Midwifery
Nutrition & Dietetics
Occupational Therapy
Optometry, Ophthalmology & Orthoptics
Paramedic Science
Pharmacy & Pharmacology
Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
Podiatry
Public Health
Radiography
Medical & Health Sciences (all other)
Medical Technology
Psychology & Counselling
P
Architecture & Interior Design
Building & Construction
Property, Land & Real Estate
Quantity Surveying
Sustainable Development
Urban Design & Town Planning
S
Agricultural Science & Management
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Sciences
Ecology & Evolution
Environmental Science
Food Science
Forensic Science
Genetics
Geology
Laboratory Technology
Marine Science
Physics & Astronomy
Veterinary Science
Sciences (all other)
Spatial Science
T
Curriculum Studies
Early Childhood Education
General Education Studies
Primary Teaching
Secondary Teaching
Special Education
Tertiary Education
TESOL
Vocational Education & Training

Hiring criteria

Entry pathway

See details

Working rights

Australia

  • Australian Citizen
  • Australian Permanent Resident
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Better Business, Better World, Better You 

Unilever is one of the largest global Fast-Moving Consumer Goods companies and manufactures some of the world’s best-known brands, such as Dove, Rexona, Magnum and Continental. Unilever has the impact it does because of its people. A winning organization generates outstanding business performance through the development of people and teams.  

On any given day over 2.5 billion people use Unilever products to feel good, look good and get more out of life – giving us a unique opportunity to build a brighter future.  The Unilever Future Leaders Programme (UFLP) is your chance to experience a grad programme like no other.

Our Future Leaders Program 

The Unilever Future Leaders Program (UFLP) is about developing tomorrow’s leaders today. 

We offer world-class development opportunities in a fast-paced, challenging work environment. That means you'll learn from the best, both internally and externally; inspiring leaders and colleagues to support your professional and personal growth. As well as learning on the job, you'll have access to many carefully selected learning programmes to build fundamental leadership and business skills. 

You'll need to be focused and ambitious to get where you want, identifying opportunities and taking responsibility for your development.

  • Our programme is looking to make you ready for management.
  • We offer world-class development opportunities in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Accelerate your development through challenging projects and job rotations.

The Unilever Future Leaders Programme – Customer Development 

Our Customer Development teams partner with customers to pioneer new products, categories and concepts. Whether in category management, developing and implementing brand/category solutions and activities, or account management focusing on turnover, profit and market share, a Customer Development role with us will see you providing leadership in shopper trends, habits and behaviours.

Key Features of UFLP: 

  • Hands-on experience in business challenges
  • Work with experts across multiple disciplines
  • Any discipline is welcome
  • Duration: 2-year program
  • Location:  Australia
  • Hybrid Working

What do we look for? 

  • People skills are essential. We look for people with ambition, an interest in business and the courage to offer creative insights and execute change. 
  • Individuals who can build relationships and have a talent for influencing and negotiation go a long way. 
  • Individuals who are resilient, and resourceful, have strong analytical and communication skills and have a passion for winning. 
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any field of study. 

Life at Unilever is a lot of fun – just like our application process! Check out what you'll experience when you apply for one of our Unilever Future Leaders Programs: 

Online Application → Online Assessment → Digital Interview → Discovery Centre → Onboarding 

The programme starts in 2025. The programs are the following:

  • Customer Development
  • Supply Chain
  • Marketing
  • Sales
  • Research & Development
  • Finance

Unilever is an organization committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities.

This means we encourage people with all backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pacific Peoples, and people with disabilities. Interested in learning more, check out our Reconciliation Action Plan and Workplace Adjustment Policy on the Unilever webpage.

At Unilever, we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! We encourage you to advise us at the time of your application if you require any reasonable adjustment so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.

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
Study Field
B
Accounting, Commerce & Finance
Actuarial Studies
Business Administration & Management
Economics
Human Resources
Leisure, Hospitality, Tourism & Retail
C
Communication & Media Studies
Creative Arts (all other)
Fashion Design
Film & TV
Fine Arts
Graphic Design & Visual Arts
E
Aerospace Engineering & Aviation
Automotive & Transport Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering & Construction
Communications Engineering
F
Food & Hospitality
Personal Services
H
Anthropology & Geography
Archaeology & History
Classics
Criminology
Development, Migration & Gender
Humanities (all other)
I
Artificial Intelligence
Bioinformatics
Computer Graphics & Animation
Computer Science (all other)
Computer Systems and Networks
Cyber Security

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

country
eligibility

Australia

Australia

Australian Citizen

Australian Permanent Resident


Graduate Success Stories


  • Graduate stories
If you want a multi-faceted, self-curated experience in a dynamic environment whilst being able to achieve tangible results that make a difference, then Unilever is the place for you

Timothy Huynh

  • Graduate stories
If you want a multi-faceted, self-curated experience in a dynamic environment whilst being able to achieve tangible results that make a difference, then Unilever is the place for you

Timothy Huynh

  • Graduate stories
I never thought I'd work at a household name like Unilever – from growing up with brands like Paddle Pop and Dove to now contributing to their success, it truly feels that life has come full circle.

Aanya Jain

  • Graduate stories
I never thought I'd work at a household name like Unilever – from growing up with brands like Paddle Pop and Dove to now contributing to their success, it truly feels that life has come full circle.

Aanya Jain

  • Graduate stories
If you want a multi-faceted, self-curated experience in a dynamic environment whilst being able to achieve tangible results that make a difference, then Unilever is the place for you

Timothy Huynh

  • Graduate stories
If you want a multi-faceted, self-curated experience in a dynamic environment whilst being able to achieve tangible results that make a difference, then Unilever is the place for you

Timothy Huynh

  • Graduate stories
I never thought I'd work at a household name like Unilever – from growing up with brands like Paddle Pop and Dove to now contributing to their success, it truly feels that life has come full circle.

Aanya Jain

  • Graduate stories
I never thought I'd work at a household name like Unilever – from growing up with brands like Paddle Pop and Dove to now contributing to their success, it truly feels that life has come full circle.

Aanya Jain