We’re recruiting: Industry Based Learning (IBL) Program 2025/2026
Be the change. Join our team.
At Mercedes-Benz, we like to do things differently. We are a balance of passion, professionalism and approachability. Our Head Office, based in Mulgrave, supporting a dynamic network across Australia, New Zealand has an established culture of support, collaboration, ensuring our service is exceptional, and our customers’ expectations are exceeded.
We believe our people make the difference. We proudly offer generous employee benefits, such as discounted car leasing and purchase options, volunteer leave and much more! Our passion for our people also extends to Employee Recognition and Reward programs, as well as, on-going investment and support in learning and development opportunities.
We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Workplace Gender Equality and support a flexible and modern work culture. We empower, trust and respect our employees and support a diverse workplace with equal opportunities.
Our 2025/2026 IBL Program:
Full-time, 12 month paid role to kick-start your career with a prestigious global brand.
Commencing September/October 2025, with potential opportunities to stay on with the company following the conclusion of the program
Flexible working hours available to accommodate study commitments
Enrichening professional work experience in a large corporate business Head Office, combined with development and training opportunities
Real work experience that will give you a competitive advantage.
Work in a collaborative, supportive and agile work culture
Join a tight knit community of other IBLs and form lasting relationships
Opportunities to grow your network, be involved in exciting cross departmental meetings and projects and become part of a close-knit team.
The Human Resources placement at a glance:
An exciting learning opportunity is available for a motivated and enthusiastic student to join the HR team! Working with the HR Business Partners and reporting into the Director of Human Resources, your key learning will include:
- Recruitment and Selection, including responsibilities for phone screening and reference checking
- HR Administration, including responsibilities for process documentation, contract generation, HR reporting and document management.
- New Starter Onboarding & Induction support and coordination
- Learning and Development, including program support and company communications
- HR Business Partnering and other HR projects and events as required
What we are looking for:
Self-motivated and pro-active students who are passionate about gaining work experience. Effective communicators who can build rapport, enjoy collaborating with others and have the confidence to step up and drive change and ideas.
To be considered, students must be an undergraduate in their second year or have at least 1 year left of studies as of January 2026, preferably in a Business related degree majoring in Management and/or HR.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you to kick start your career at Mercedes-Benz Australia’s Head Office, please apply by September 8th 2025. Please ensure your application includes your resume, cover letter and academic transcript (can be unofficial).
This is a local, contract role. You must have a valid working visa for Australia / New Zealand for the entire length of the contract, to be able to apply for this position.
At Mercedes-Benz Australia Pacific, we pride ourselves on building and maintaining an inclusive workforce because we believe that our people make the difference. In addition to providing exciting learning and career development opportunities, we prioritise our employees by offering generous benefits. This includes discounted car leasing and purchase options, on-site parking, employee assistance programs and much more. We are committed to a flexible and progressive workplace culture for everyone and are proud to be consistently recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality. We are an equal opportunity employer, so by joining us, you will be part of a company that embraces differences and where individual contributions are valued. We strive to recognise our committed people through Employee Recognition and Reward programs.
We actively encourage applicants with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, those identifying as LGBTIQA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people to apply for this opportunity.
If you require any support to participate equitably in our recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.
