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Reckitt Australia & New Zealand

4.1
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Reckitt Australia & New Zealand Graduate Programs & Internships

  • Retail & Consumer Goods

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Reckitt is the world’s leading consumer health and hygiene company.

Reckitt is the world’s leading consumer health and hygiene company. The company has operations in over 60 countries, with headquarters in London, Dubai and Amsterdam, and sales in almost 200 countries. The company employs approximately 40,000 people worldwide.

With a purpose of delivering innovative solutions for healthier lives and happier homes, Reckitt is in the top 20 of companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. Today it is the global No 1 or No 2 in the majority of its fast-growing categories, driven by an exceptional rate of innovation. Its health, hygiene and home portfolio is led by global Powerbrands of Nurofen, Strepsils, Gaviscon, Durex, Scholl, Clearasil, Dettol, Veet, Harpic, Bang, Mortein, Finish, Vanish and Air Wick. 

Fuelled by a new breed of talent who blend intellectual curiosity with commitment to the highest standards, Reckitt is set to redefine the world of consumer health and hygiene. Reckitt people and its culture are at the heart of the company’s success. They have an intensive drive for achievement and a desire to outperform wherever they focus, including sustainability where the company is targeting 50% reduction in product carbon footprint by 2030, Carbon neutral by 2040 and 50/50 gender-balanced management by 2030. 

Do you want to contribute to the future success of the world’s fastest-growing FMCG company? Thrive in a game-changing environment of high autonomy and accountability? The Reckitt graduate program will give you the springboard of challenge, opportunity and individual freedom. What happens next is up to you.

Recruitment Process

If you're interested in a career with Reckitt, a great first step is our 10-week Commercial (Sales, eCommerce & Marketing) Internship which has the potential to fast-track you to onto graduate program. Final or penultimate year students across all disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Our recruitment process follows the below steps:

  1. Online Application 
  2. Virtual Testing - these tests are designed to assess your cognitive, emotional and personality traits
  3. Video Interview - this involves recording yourself to answer some questions about you and why you want to be part of the Reckitt team
  4. Phone Interview - this allows us to meet you one-on-one to get a feel for who you are at a more personal level
  5. Assessment Centre - this is the final stage and includes interview and a group case study exercise to see how you apply yourself to a real-life example of work at Reckitt
  6. Offer of employment

Remuneration & Career Growth

Reckitt offers an attractive compensation and benefits package that is built on a performance based rewards philosophy.

A competitive bonus scheme is also in place from day one, should you secure a Graduate position post internship.

Reckitt's Commercial Graduates typically work in the role of National Account Executive (Sales/eCommerce) or Assistant Brand Manager (Marketing) roles which have real responsibility from day one and fantastic exposure across the department, cross functionally and the regional leadership team. This allows you to gain invaluable experience and connections to support your career growth. 

At Reckitt, we truly believe our graduates are our future leaders. Upon successful completion of the graduate program, graduates have the potential for accelerated progression across not only the Australian business, but the company globally.

Graduate Reviews

Overall Score
4.1
Overall score based on 22 reviews
They Score Best in…
8.7
Management
8.5
Career Prospects
8.5
Satisfaction
8.4
Culture
8.7
Management
8.5
Career Prospects
8.5
Satisfaction
8.4
Culture
What Graduates Say About Them
  • Ownership over big projects! Continuously pushing me to be at my best through support and training. Being able to still add immense amounts of value to the team despite being in a junior role.
  • The working culture and the close-knit teams that do not operate on a hierarchy.
  • People - great culture that is fun and young
  • Love the fast-paced nature of the work, strong ownership, lots of opportunity, constantly learning, varied work, fun culture and team.
  • The rate of career progression is unparalleled in the industry. Managers are very motivating, work events are great and the business is very fast-paced.
  • Steep learning curve initially.
  • The hours - the nature of the business means that you are working relatively long hours, but the office is a fun place to be so time doesn't drag.
  • Being in control means there's no one else to blame when things go wrong.
  • The speed at which we work - exceptionally fast-paced.
  • Workload can be slightly overwhelming and the processes can definitely be a bit more streamlined.

Jobs & Opportunities

Locations With Jobs & Opportunities
  • Sydney, Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch
Hiring candidates with qualifications in
B
Business & Management
C
Creative Arts
E
Engineering & Mathematics
H
Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences
I
IT & Computer Science
L
Law, Legal Studies & Justice
M
Medical & Health Sciences
P
Property & Built Environment
S
Sciences
T
Teaching & Education
Current Jobs & Opportunities

Internship, Clerkship or Placement

Sydney, NSW
As a Commercial Intern, you’ll have the freedom to gain hands-on experience with some of the leading global consumer products in a global FMCG.
Applications Close
31 Aug 2024
Start Date
28 Nov 2024 - 17 Feb 2025
Salary
AUD 46,000 - 50,000 / Year

Graduate Success Stories


  • Graduate stories
For me the coolest thing about my job is being able to bring my ideas to life. We are given so much ownership from day one and if you have a great idea the business will support you 100% in making it happen.

Leo Rempe

  • Graduate stories
For me the coolest thing about my job is being able to bring my ideas to life. We are given so much ownership from day one and if you have a great idea the business will support you 100% in making it happen.

Leo Rempe

  • Graduate stories
The best thing about my job is seeing hard work come to life! Be it a new product, in-store marketing campaign or TV Commercial, all the work put into making these executions successful is worth it when you see the final product.

Alix Leighton

  • Graduate stories
The best thing about my job is seeing hard work come to life! Be it a new product, in-store marketing campaign or TV Commercial, all the work put into making these executions successful is worth it when you see the final product.

Alix Leighton

  • Graduate stories
For me the coolest thing about my job is being able to bring my ideas to life. We are given so much ownership from day one and if you have a great idea the business will support you 100% in making it happen.

Leo Rempe

  • Graduate stories
For me the coolest thing about my job is being able to bring my ideas to life. We are given so much ownership from day one and if you have a great idea the business will support you 100% in making it happen.

Leo Rempe

  • Graduate stories
The best thing about my job is seeing hard work come to life! Be it a new product, in-store marketing campaign or TV Commercial, all the work put into making these executions successful is worth it when you see the final product.

Alix Leighton

  • Graduate stories
The best thing about my job is seeing hard work come to life! Be it a new product, in-store marketing campaign or TV Commercial, all the work put into making these executions successful is worth it when you see the final product.

Alix Leighton


A Day In The Life Of


  • Day in the life

Liam Burke

As a graduate, Reckitt invests in our learning and development with several helpful training courses throughout the year designed to develop our commercial capabilities and leadership competencies.
  • Day in the life

Liam Burke

As a graduate, Reckitt invests in our learning and development with several helpful training courses throughout the year designed to develop our commercial capabilities and leadership competencies.
  • Day in the life

Rifka Samsudeen

After lunch, we all head back to the office and got to work! As I mentioned earlier, Wednesday afternoons are meeting-free so you can really push out a bunch of work. For me this week, it was all about progressing some new product artworks that we’ve been working through.
  • Day in the life

Rifka Samsudeen

After lunch, we all head back to the office and got to work! As I mentioned earlier, Wednesday afternoons are meeting-free so you can really push out a bunch of work. For me this week, it was all about progressing some new product artworks that we’ve been working through.
  • Day in the life

Liam Burke

As a graduate, Reckitt invests in our learning and development with several helpful training courses throughout the year designed to develop our commercial capabilities and leadership competencies.
  • Day in the life

Liam Burke

As a graduate, Reckitt invests in our learning and development with several helpful training courses throughout the year designed to develop our commercial capabilities and leadership competencies.
  • Day in the life

Rifka Samsudeen

After lunch, we all head back to the office and got to work! As I mentioned earlier, Wednesday afternoons are meeting-free so you can really push out a bunch of work. For me this week, it was all about progressing some new product artworks that we’ve been working through.
  • Day in the life

Rifka Samsudeen

After lunch, we all head back to the office and got to work! As I mentioned earlier, Wednesday afternoons are meeting-free so you can really push out a bunch of work. For me this week, it was all about progressing some new product artworks that we’ve been working through.

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Reckitt | Our Compass

Our compass guides us. We use it to navigate the way we need to behave as individuals, as teams, and as a company.

Reckitt | Our Compass

Our compass guides us. We use it to navigate the way we need to behave as individuals, as teams, and as a company.