Graduate Program | Vicinity Centres

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Graduate Program

Applications for the Vicinity 2023 Graduate Program are open

The Vicinity Graduate Program offers opportunity like no other

May 2023

Applications open

July 2023

12 month program begins

Four

Business units to choose from

What's in it for you?

You'll be challenged and rewarded, empowered with your diversity of thought and curious minds. Everyday we work with multi-million-dollar assets, amazing communities, and industry-changing innovation. While the work we do is enriching, we know for our teams to thrive we need a healthy work-life balance, and the way we look after our people does just that.

Locations

Our shopping centres are located all across Australia and as such we have roles available nationally but the majority of our graduate roles are based in Melbourne.

Eligibility

To be eligible for our graduate program you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. You must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree within the last 18 months.

benefits, flexibility and work-life balance

We know for our team to thrive we need a healthy work-life balance, and the way we look after our people does just that

Flexibility

Genuine flexible working - home, office, hybrid

16 weeks

Parental leave for primary and secondary carers

1 day

Birthday leave on us

$1,000

Vicinity shares each year

Learning

Learning and development resources

Discounts

Retail partner offers

Hear from our graduates

Our graduates enjoy the support of a mentor and the friendship of a buddy, being heard from day one to find passion in their day to day activities.

Kick start your career in a variety of functions

Data Insights & Research

We use our in-house Data Insights and Research team to keep our finger on the pulse. Using industry knowledge and cutting-edge technology, the team explores how we can make the customer experiences better, easier and more enjoyable. A role in Data Insights and Research is a looking glass to the future trends of the retail industry, giving you a chance to play part in how Australians live, work, play and shop.

Finance

Vicinity is one of the leading retail investment trusts across Australia. Finance partners with the wider business to provide centralised property-related financial, commercial, strategic and administrative support. Property Finance incorporates Property Accounting, Capital Analysis, Group Property Insights/JV Reporting, Accounts Receivable and Revenue Administration, Strategy and Treasury.

People & Organisational Development

Central to supporting the performance and experience of our teams, the People & Organisational Development team help us remain true to our value and ways of working. Their focus is on helping our teams be the best version of themselves, working collaboratively and inclusively, leveraging our diversity to provide enriching community experiences for our customers and retailers.

Property Investment Analytics

The Investment Management team provide full commercial support to Vicinity Centres' Executive Committee and Board, which includes creating and managing detailed feasibilities to assess development projects and other investment opportunities across retail, commercial and other property classes. The team also assists with the creation of asset strategies and long term asset plans, which it uses to make recommendations on key decisions relevant to the property portfolio. The team also manages the Vicinity valuation program.

Graduate Application process

1. Submit your application online

You can submit your application directly through the Graduate Roles below by clicking on the role you want to apply for. You can find out all about the graduate opportunities within our business units here if you’re unsure.

Explore Graduate roles

2. Online assessment

If we think you’re a fit for our business, we’ll ask you to complete some online assessments. Here we’re looking to see if you live the values we live by, and demonstrate the behaviours we believe our future leaders should have. These assessments will have specific deadlines. If you aren’t able to complete your assessments by the specified time, we won’t be able to consider your application further.

3. Digital interview

If from your assessments you look like an even stronger fit for our business, we will invite you to submit a video application. We want to see you flex your creative nous and show us your potential. This is your chance to demonstrate your personality, communicate why we’re the right place for you to start your career and reveal exactly what it means to connect with your local community.

4. Assessment centre

This is our opportunity to meet you face to face. It’s also your opportunity to meet other potential Vicinity graduate, taking part in a group exercise and interviewing with on of our senior leaders.

5. Your offer!

Within 48 hours of attending your interview, we will give you a call to let you know if you’ve been successful. You’ll also be given all the information you need to make sure your 100% confident in your decision to become a Vicinity graduate.