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About Mars

For more than a century, Mars, Incorporated has been driven by the belief that the world they want tomorrow starts with how they do business today. This idea is at the center of who they have always been as a global, family-owned business. Today, Mars is transforming, innovating, and evolving in ways that affirm its commitment to making a positive impact on the world around them.          

Across their diverse and expanding portfolio of confectionery, food, and petcare products and services, they employ 133,000 dedicated Associates who are all moving in the same direction: forward. With $40 billion in annual sales, they produce some of the world’s best-loved brands including DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M’s®, MILKY WAY®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, ORBIT®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, SKITTLES®, WHISKAS®, COCOAVIA®, and 5™; and take care of half of the world’s pets through their pet health services AniCura, Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, Pet Partners™, and VCA™.

Your role

This program is designed for penultimate students who are looking to get some Mars experience over the summer university break. During the 12-week program, you will work on meaningful projects within your chosen discipline, whilst gaining exposure to other areas of their business including supply chain, finance, sales, marketing, HR, and Digital Technologies. Participating in the Mars Summer Internship Program may also lead you to an early offer to join their Graduate Program once you finish university!

Training & development

Mars really values their Associates and the amazing contribution they make to the business, so they think it’s only fair that they invest in their future. All their Associates get guidance and mentoring right from day one, along with all the training and opportunities they need to build a career they can be proud of. 

At Mars, they believe learning and development are an integral part of how they perform every day. By giving Associates the opportunity to grow in their roles and access to a wide range of training programs through their digital learning offerings, great functional colleges, and award-winning Leadership programs, Associates are empowered to take ownership of their career development.

Benefits

What are the benefits:

• Competitive starting salary 
• Inspiring mentors and buddies
• Flexible hours and work balance
• Dogs in the office (in Melbourne & Auckland)
• Free MARS products!

Career progression

At Mars, they think in generations but treat every day as an opportunity to work towards the world they want. United by their ambition to make a difference, they work with purpose, integrity, and vision – combining their diverse skills to shape the future of some of the world’s best-loved brands. So, get ready to seize every opportunity, take responsibility, and make a real impact.

Watch this short film to discover more about careers at Mars.

Work life balance

Their Associates help Mars create a better tomorrow, so they ensure they get plenty of support today. They have great flexible policies to suit the different lifestyles of all their Associates and they have health and wellness programs to help Associates manage their work-life balance and stress levels. Read more.

Culture & vibe

At Mars, their Associates are valued, respected, and supported to be their best selves. No matter the visible or invisible differences, they have long been dedicated to cultivating an environment where everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential and be heard and valued.  At Mars, they pride themselves on their unique, family culture and are looking for people to join in their fun.

About you

Locations and disciplines available:

• Melbourne - Mars Wrigley (Sales & Marketing)
• Sydney / Asquith - Mars Wrigley (Engineering)
• Wodonga - Petcare (Sales & Marketing, Engineering, and R&D)
• Ballarat - Mars Wrigley (Engineering and R&D)
• Wyong - Mars Food (R&D)
• Auckland - Mars New Zealand (Multi-sales)

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 Mars is open again.