At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. More than 111,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world.
In Australia and New Zealand, BASF serves key industries in the agriculture, coatings, manufacturing and mining sectors. As of the end of 2022, the company had 374 employees and operated 6 production sites across Agricultural Solutions, performance products and functional materials and solutions. BASF has been active in Australia for over 100 years, and about 60 years in New Zealand.
Our 18-month rotational program provides you the chance to develop excellent business and interpersonal skills, gain exposure to senior leaders, and gives you the opportunity to gain valuable experience across different parts of our business.
You will have recently completed or expect to complete tertiary qualifications by the end of 2023 or have completed no earlier than a year prior to applying. You will have a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) discipline or commerce/ business degree and an interest in innovation and working collaboratively to solve the world’s future challenges.
You will complete rotations across a range of business operations and functions to gain a broad understanding of our business in Australia and New Zealand and have the chance to test your capabilities and explore your interests. Previous graduates have had hands-on experience at our agricultural solutions farm, our dispersions lab, HR, sales and marketing.
Your role will be initially based in Melbourne with the potential to visit or work from our various satellite offices and production sites as necessary. BASF will offer you a competitive starting salary, a wide range of benefits and training and development opportunities throughout the program.
Corporate Volunteering
Giving back to the community is important to us and we aim to make it important to you too with one paid corporate volunteering day per year.
Flexible Work Arrangements
BASF supports a flexible work culture for employees to arrange their time and resources to best suit the demands of work and personal life.
Diversity + Inclusion
We're committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture for all employees. Our D + I Council drives this change through input from our colleagues.
Health & Wellbeing
Your wellbeing is our priority, which is why we offer company paid yearly flu injections, discounted health insurance & access to Uprise, a mindfulness app.
Learning & Development
We're committed to the professional development of our employees, through learning on-the-job, from others and through internal and external training courses.
Parental Leave
Our employees of all genders, are entitled to 14 weeks company paid parental leave within a 24-month period. No qualification period applies.
Superannuation paid on Parental Leave
We pay Superannuation on the unpaid component of Parental Leave, for up to 12 months, regardless of gender.
Grandparents leave
Grandparents receive up to five days per year of paid grandparent leave upon the birth or adoption within the immediate family.