BP Australia
Commercial, Sales & Marketing, Finance Internship Programme (Nov 2023)
Melbourne
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Opportunity details
- Internship, Clerkship or Placement
- AUD 56,000 - 56,500 / Year
- $4700 per month for 3 months(pro-rated for the internship period)
- 1-5 vacancies
- Apply by 13 Aug 2023
- Start date 26 Nov 2023
Be Part of Reimaging Energy
At bp, we have one thing on our mind – the energy of tomorrow. We’re helping the world get to net zero with the ambition of being a net zero company by 2050 and our early careers hires are integral to achieving this. As future leaders and technical experts, we need fresh thinking, curiosity, and a solution focus mindset to reimagine energy. Now this is the part where you come in!
About the Programme
Designed for Penultimate Year Students graduating by January 2025, our 12-week paid Summer Internship Programme commences in November 2023 and will be based out of our Melbourne office. It is the perfect opportunity for you to immerse yourself in bp and gain invaluable insight as to what it will be like on our Graduate Programme.
As a bp Intern, you’ll gain insight into the real world of business. You’ll execute and deliver a multi-discipline role within a team environment which will ultimately contribute to the achievement of bp’s reimagined strategy. Our internships will be in a range of different teams within the Commercial, Sales & Marketing and Finance disciplines. You’ll experience on-the- job learning along with curated development training to suit your role.
You’ll become part of a collaborative and inclusive workplace as you build on your technical and interpersonal skills. Working across teams and functions, you’ll enjoy access to some of the most talented people in their fields. Within our internship space, we’re looking for individuals with foundational knowledge in business analysis, modelling and strategy.
As a bp intern, you will have an interest and/or skill in delivering economic value back to a business, identifying solutions and strategies resulting in cost savings and a natural negotiation style. No matter where you work at BP, you’ll be valued, included and respected. We’ll provide you with on-going support and we’ll reward you for the great work you do.
About You
You will be a Penultimate Year Student graduating by January 2025 with well-rounded life experiences. Your strong academic results will be supported by some work experience - everything from customer service to industry experience is great! You’ll have strong organisational skills and the ability to deliver results in a collaborative environment. Your agility to learn and adapt will be key along with the energy, motivation and ownership to make the most of this fantastic opportunity.
You must be comfortable making courageous and bold decisions, have digital fluency, a keen eye for analytics and the insights they provide. You’ll have career aspirations within a customer-centric and innovative convenience & retail business within a leading Integrated Energy Company.
To be eligible for the Internship Programme program you will:
- Be an Australian/New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Currently be in your Penultimate Year of Study
- Be on-track to graduate no later than January 2025
- Be studying a degree in Commerce, Business, Science, Technology, Marketing or similar - Double Degree is desirable but not essential
Opportunities are available in Melbourne.
Applications close at midnight 13 August 2023.
Please note that vacancies are filled on an ongoing basis after opening and we may close applications before the stated deadline. Therefore, we highly recommend you submit your application as early as possible to be considered for the opportunity of your choice.
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Australian Citizen +more
- Business & Management +more
- Bachelor or higher
Reviews
Priorities and goals can lack lots of structure so hard to know what you should be prioritizing and working towards.
Process driven work that impacts daily operations
I have been very fortunate to work on a variety of projects throughout my time on the grad program. These projects have allowed me to develop a diverse set of skills and get a strong understanding of the bp business. I have also been given lots of opportunities to work with a range of people from different areas of the business and expand my professional networks.
About the employer
BP Australia
4.0
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Mining, Oil & Gas
Our purpose is reimagining energy for people and our planet. We want to help the world reach net zero and improve people’s lives.
Pros and cons of working at BP Australia
Pros
The exposure to the business is fantastic, as is the ability to grow my skills. Networking opportunities are fantastic.
Convenient location, friendly people, nice desk set-ups, free coffee, natural lighting, competitive salary
I think the company has a good work-life balance, and they care about you're overall wellbeing.
Work-life balance and flexibility in the workplace I am working towards something that I believe in and doing meaningful work. Mentoring and career development opportunities are very abundant. Freedom and trust by managers and experienced no micro-management.
Inclusive atmosphere, colleagues that are willing to help and encouraged to solve problems.
Cons
Nothing really! I would say, though, that the graduate program would be good if it were three years. I am finding that a lot of the graduates below me are grasping an understanding of the business in the first year and then going into their second year and rolling off.
A little bit disjointed in the sense that there are people from all over the organization making requests from you via email. I feel that task requests should only really come from the line manager or a member of your appropriate team.
Being forced to attend the office 60/40. I enjoy working in the office but would highly prefer this to be a personal decision, not enforced from top-down. Lack of salary transparency.
Starting as a graduate, it was challenging when other team members weren't in the office to learn off due to working from home.
While it is fantastic that BP is such a large business with many opportunities for growth, that benefit also has a flip side. Working in a diverse business can make it hard to specialize or focus on areas of interest, especially in the early stages of your career. This is due to two factors: 1. People with diverse experience are highly valued, so you are often encouraged to take a generalist approach to your career. 2. It can take time for roles in your desired area to come up.