Graduate Development Program - Accelerate
Holcim believes that by identifying and investing in your potential, we can develop our future leaders. As a participant in our graduate program, you will actively contribute and engage with the business, learning industry best practice from key Holcim leaders and employees.
About the program
In Australia, the 12-month Accelerate program is split into three blocks; providing graduates 3 x four-month blocks of hands-on work experience in different focus areas of Operational, Technical, Business and Projects. This will be based in one of our three business units; Humes, Aggregates or Concrete, with locations in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia and South Australia.
Accelerate Your Career and Help Build Progress With Us
The Holcim Graduate Development Program is an opportunity to experience and learn about the Holcim Australia business within your allocated business unit. The program provides the development of personal, professional, technical and divisional-specific skills required as an operational employee and future leader within Holcim.
Holcim builds progress for people and the planet. As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, we are enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of its strategy Holcim is becoming a net zero company, with its people and communities at the heart of its success.
Career progression
Holcim encourages its employees to never stop learning and own their continuous growth through Holcim’s Learning and Development program.
- Leadership Development Programs
- Whether you are an individual contributor wanting to take your first steps into leading others, a current manager or a senior leader, there is a program tailored to your needs. The programs minimise time away from work and maximise your personal efficiency and impact.
- Other Programs include: Quarry Manager Development Program, Area Operations Manager Development Program and Jump Start program.
- Leadership Coaching Programs
- The three-month Leadership Coaching Program helps grow people and helps to inspire them to be leaders. The program takes Holcim's leaders on a deeply personal journey with qualified coaches from around the globe to build upon their current knowledge, skills and abilities and take them to the next level. Read more.
- Self driven unlimited access to our online learning platform.
- Global Development Programs:
- Early Careers Leadership Program (ECLP)
- Aggregates Manager Course (AMC)
- Young Leaders Program (International)
“What makes me proud about working in Holcim is seeing the real-world impact of the project that I am working on and seeing my contribution make a difference. I am also proud of being able to work with many talented individuals who inspire me every day.”
“The graduate program has played a key role in my career development and personal growth by providing a broad range of experiences across all three different business units. It’s helped me build valuable skills in communication, leadership, project management, and problem-solving, while also deepening my understanding of all operations within the company. The exposure to both hands-on tasks and strategic planning has prepared me to take on more responsibility in the future.”
Five Reasons to Join Holcim
Let’s get down to it - what will you get out of a career with Holcim? Here are our top five reasons to join Holcim. Of course there are other reasons too!
“The graduate program at Holcim has been an incredible opportunity for me as I begin my career in the building materials and construction industry after completing my engineering degree. My work in the concrete business has been rewarding, and the program’s structure has provided me with extensive knowledge. In my first six months, I had the chance to work in various roles across Sydney and greater NSW, significantly contributing to my personal and professional growth. I highly recommend Holcim's graduate program to anyone considering it.”
