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Philip Morris Australia

4.3
  • 50,000 - 100,000 employees

Philip Morris Australia Graduate Programs & Internships

  • Retail & Consumer Goods

At Philip Morris International (PMI), they’ve chosen to do something incredible. They’re in the process of transforming their business and introducing products to work towards a smoke-free future. 

As a certified Top Employer, they are looking for the brightest talent to be part of a revolutionary change and with huge change, comes huge opportunity. 

So, wherever you join them, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions.

They’re offering you the chance to grow and develop your career with a global organisation that believes in employee development and career progression. 

Are you ready to #MakeHistory? 

PMI Summer Internship

As an evolvement of our renowned Global INKOMPASS program, this paid internship at PMI centres on self-discovery, allowing you to show what you are capable of within a business setting. You will be given a current real business project and the opportunity to provide input and suggest real business solutions to the senior leaders. They are looking for the future leaders of their organisation. 

The Internships run for 6 weeks, full time, typically from Early January - Mid February and are based in South Wharf, Melbourne.

PMI will provide you with training and development that help build your professional, technical and personal skills to take your career to the next level.

An important part of the internship is that it will also open the door to our Graduate Program. Some successful interns are offered permanent roles in the organisation before they have even finished their studies. Learn more about the career opportunities at PMI from our previous interns!

PMI Graduate Program

The PMI Graduate Program is a 18 month program with 3 x 6 month rotation across a number of business functions (e.g. Commercial, Portfolio, Finance, Legal, External Affairs, Supply Chain & more). By the end of the Graduate Program, you will be well and truly integrated into the PMI family, you will be offered a Specialist level role in line with your skillset & capabilities. That is just the beginning of your career journey to #MakeHistory at PMI!

Recruitment Process

PMI welcome students from any academic disciplines to apply – you will have the opportunity to thrive in areas you never considered possible.

There are a few stages in the selection process: 

  1. Application (CV/Resume)
  2. Online Test - The test will assess your data analysis and situational judgement abilities in various simulated scenarios
  3. Video Interview - This is an opportunity for PMI to get to know more (This should be completed within 48 hours of receiving the link)
  4. Assessment Centre - If selected for this stage, you will be invited to attend an in-person assessment centre* in late September.

*If you are based outside of Melbourne, you will be responsible to organise the travel to and from the assessment centre along with accommodation if required.

To be eligible to apply:

  • Applicants must have valid working rights in Australia
  • Applicants should be at least completing 1st year of undergraduate studies by January (3 year undergraduate degree).

Remuneration & Career Growth

Join PMI and you too can:

  • Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.
  • Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyone’s contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.
  • Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.

Our Office

Our office is amazing. We offer free onsite car parking, and are only a 10 minute walk from Southern Cross station for those looking at public transport options. 

Enjoy staying active? We have a free gym onsite and great end of trip facilities for those who choose to walk / run / ride to work. Our workspaces encourage collaboration and exploration, with bright, open areas that are equipped with the latest technology. 

Graduate Reviews

Overall Score
4.3
Overall score based on 6 reviews
They Score Best in…
9.7
Office Work Environment
9.2
Culture
9.0
Diversity
9.0
Management
What Graduates Say About Them
  • The people are easily the best part about working for PMI. The constant drive and determination amongst the workplace encourage everyone to work hard.
  • The pay is very good for someone first year out of university. The private health benefits are top class as well.
  • I really enjoy coming to work and being able to use my skills and knowledge to make a tangible impact on the business.
  • The office in South Wharf is a short walk from Southern Cross station and also has employee parking right in the city. We have really good access to shopping and food, and great views of the city.
  • Philip Morris provides constant opportunities to move laterally and vertically in the business whilst also opening doors overseas.
  • The downsides of the employer can be how late certain roles are communicated. The volatility of this market can mean that roles are extended at the last minute and role scopes changed within graduate roles if needed.
  • There is a stigma around working in an industry like tobacco, however, the majority of work activities I have been involved in don’t necessarily surround the product.
  • Seeing ad campaigns showing all the things smoking does to your body can be hard. At times PMI can also be an intense place to work. The pressure and responsibility can be very high which can be stressful as a grad who always wants to do their best but often makes mistakes.
  • Rigid processes - lack of recognition - limited career progression (alignment of interest & business needs) and opportunity for movement.
  • Industry restrictions as it is a tobacco industry.

Jobs & Opportunities

Locations With Jobs & Opportunities
  • South Wharf, Victoria
Hiring candidates with qualifications in
B
Business & Management
E
Engineering & Mathematics
H
Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences
I
IT & Computer Science
L
Law, Legal Studies & Justice
M
Medical & Health Sciences
S
Sciences
Current Jobs & Opportunities

Opening in 2 months

Internship, Clerkship or Placement

Melbourne
A global internship program by Philip Morris International that enables you to discover yourself by working in a creative, dynamic, and culturally diverse environment.
Salary
AUD 56,700 / Year

pro-rated for the internship period

Graduate Success Stories


  • Graduate stories

Karishma Bedi

INKOMPASS Intern at Philip Morris Australia

Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences at Monash University

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