R&D Graduate

DuluxGroup


Date: 13 hours ago
City: Clayton, Victoria
Contract type: Full time
Are you ready to fast-track your career with a company that's serious about your growth? Our Graduate Program isn't just another job - it's a launchpad for your future.

Join our 2026 intake and kickstart your career journey.

What's in it for you?

  • Accelerate your career - Build your unique skillset by rotating across different roles with experienced leaders
  • Iconic brands - Work with household names like Dulux, Yates, Selleys, and Cabots
  • Meaningful impact – We hire graduates into real roles with real accountability
  • Mentoring & development - You'll be paired with a dedicated senior leader mentor and will participate in an intensive development program to grow your skills

About Our Program

Year 1: Build Your Foundation

  • First-year rotation
  • Skill-building workshops and cross-functional exposure to different areas of the business
  • Dedicated senior leader guiding your development journey

Year 2: Elevate Your Skillset

  • Second-year rotation with more responsibility
  • Advanced professional skills training
  • Immersive projects & business simulations to build your capability

Transition into: Talent Acceleration Program

  • Graduate after your second year into a permanent role with real impact
  • Participate in a specialised acceleration program covering leadership, commercial acumen, and career development
  • Continued growth opportunities as you advance within DuluxGroup

About DuluxGroup

At DuluxGroup, we believe in the power to 'Imagine a better place', and we want you to be a part of it. You'll work with iconic, trusted household brands with a 100+ year history, have the stability of working for a global company, and make a real impact. Join us and be part of our growth trajectory as we continue to expand our business globally and innovate in our industry.

You'll be trusted with meaningful work from day one and be supported by leaders who care about your professional development. You’ll feel proud to work for a company that aligns to your values and prioritises the well-being of its employees and the world around us.

DuluxGroup is made up of six core business areas comprising of 50 well-recognised brands, including Yates, Selleys, Cabots and many more. As part of the graduate program, you will rotate within your stream across these brands and business areas.

What else do we offer?

Caring for our communities and the environment

We encourage our people to give back to the communities in which we live and work, with our paid Community Action Day and other programs. A commitment to safety and sustainability also drives us to deliver on our vision of "A Future Without Harm.”

Work-life balance

We are committed to providing a flexible work environment that enables our people to be the best versions of themselves, at work and home. It is part of what we do and who we are.

Our values and behaviours

We genuinely live and breathe our values; they underpin our high-performance culture and drive the delivery of our core purpose.

  • Be consumer driven, customer focused
  • Unleash your imagination
  • Value people, work safely and respect the environment
  • Run the business as your own

Who We're Looking For

  • You’ve finished (or will finish) your degree by Feb 2026
  • You’re curious, driven, and keen to progress
  • You’re open to interstate moves during the program (we’ll support you!)
  • You’ve got full Australian/NZ work rights (or a grad visa valid for 3+ years)

DuluxGroup is proudly an equal opportunity employer. Talent is our only criteria. Let us know if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process so we can support you to present your best self.

To complete your application, a CV and Academic Transcript will be required.

If you're ready to join a collaborative team that encourages you to imagine "what if" and invests in your success, we want to hear from you. Apply now to take the first step towards a rewarding career with DuluxGroup.
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