2023 Global Early Talent Program

About ABB Australia

ABB Australia is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation, and motion portfolio, the company pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB Australia's success is driven by about 105,000 talented employees in over 100 countries.

Your role

Join ABB Australia’s Global Trainee Program and enjoy working within one of their functions, on challenging international projects - while benefiting from experienced mentors and world-class training.

Your program will start with onboarding in your home business area. The following month, the program kicks off with a week-long induction program at ABB Australia's corporate headquarters in Zurich. There, you will meet your fellow colleagues in the program and network with senior leaders, while building your support group.

You will participate in three assignments:

• One six-month assignment in your home country as an introduction to your function (Finance, Information Systems) within the business.
• One six-month assignment abroad to get an overview of ABB Australia's operations in a different environment/role and work on an exciting assignment with a different team, expanding your network.
• One six to 12-month assignment in your home country/business area, deepening your knowledge of the business and of your function, including the operations, strengthening your technical and soft skills.

During the last assignment participants will meet in Zurich, Switzerland for a week of training focused on leadership competencies development. All program training are meant to build the foundations of your future career evolution. This will also be the time when the participants start to look for their final position, to be started after the end of the program. They recommend that this position is in your home country's organization.

Training, development & rotations

What support and training will you receive?

• Mentoring and coaching from colleagues and senior leaders
• Professional development through various on-the-job and classroom learning sessions
• Training programs to develop your communication skills
• Personal development programs to build leadership skills and time management techniques, and to learn how to work efficiently in virtual teams
• Professional qualifications and opportunities to develop your career

Salary & benefits

Roles in Global Early Talent Program earn an average of A$57,000 to A$85,000. (Source: Glassdoor)

At ABB Australia, they value their employees and recognize that they are key to their business success. They provide a reward package that is performance-oriented and market competitive - designed to attract and motivate diverse and talented employees who contribute to their company strategy and results.

• Insurance for business trips
• Pension savings - an additional 2 - 3% of your salary
• Assistance Programme - work, relations, law, and finance
• Annual financial bonus
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Career progression

Learn, upskill, reskill - embrace your full potential. At ABB Australia, you are provided with the tools and skills you need to be able to perform at your best and to write your chapter of the ABB story. They encourage their colleagues to continue developing and support them in reaching their professional targets. This is why they offer a variety of development opportunities throughout their career.

Work life balance

At ABB Australia, the development and well-being of their personnel are a priority. They provide high-quality training, expert occupational health, and safety services, as well as extensive opportunities for leisure and recreational activities. They believe that employees perform best when their interests and skills are in line with their job, so they do their best to enable the perfect fit.

Culture & vibe

At ABB Australia, they are committed to solving some of the biggest global challenges of their time. This is only possible through the exceptional people who work every day, toward this endeavour. A culture of diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity is critical to their business success and makes them stronger. At ABB they strive for a culture where individual differences are not only welcomed but celebrated.

To learn more about ABB Australia's diversity and inclusion, watch this video.

About you

What do they look for?

• Recent master’s graduate with a degree in a relevant discipline and a proven academic track record
• Not more than 1.5 years of professional work experience (excluding internships)
• Fluency in English (mandatory), with proficiency in other languages highly beneficial
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A high level of cultural awareness and willingness to work internationally
• Resilience and drive in the face of rapid change

How to apply

This role is currently closed. If you are interested in this role, simply click "Pre-Register" and Prosple will inform you once this position from ABB Australia opens again.