IBL Training Academy Assistant (Jan 2024)

About Dell Technologies

Daimler Truck & Bus Australia is a subsidiary of the global automotive company Daimler AG, specializing in manufacturing and distributing commercial vehicles in Australia. They produce a wide range of trucks and buses for various industries, including transportation and logistics, providing essential vehicles that support the country's economy. University students can think of it as a prominent player in the Australian commercial vehicle market, contributing to the transportation infrastructure and economy of the region.

Your role

Daimler Truck & Bus are looking for a dynamic and innovative university student to join the team as an IBL Training Academy Assistant. Within this Training Academy Assistant role, you will have an opportunity to immerse yourself and assist in coordinating the Daimler Truck Training Academy, which is responsible for a variety of technical and non-technical training for our industry-leading Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner and Fuso products. Your role will include office coordination, being a key contact for the Daimler New Hire Induction Program, maintaining databases and providing support to the Dealer Network. You have the opportunity to learn and contribute to Daimler Truck training days, coordinating sessions, liaising with external providers, and assisting with some marketing activities. This is the perfect role for someone looking to have a great work-life balance, with an opportunity to work from 7 am until 3 pm ensuring that the Training Centre is up and running for the day ahead, whilst freeing up your afternoon.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Onsite coordination of the Training Academy facility
• Assist with course material planning, course schedules, trainer requests, network requests and day-to-day course management
• Coordinate the logistics involved in delivering training, including external trainers and catering companies
• Coordinate the process of new external staff, including onboarding in the internal portal, preparation of welcome letters, printing out materials and sending out the necessary paperwork
• Act as one of the key contacts between Daimler Truck internal, dealer and supplier in the new hire induction process
• Maintain a database of Learning Coordinators for each dealership
• Provide support to the team in generating training reports

This 2024 IBL program, based on their Aftersales team, focuses on the Training Academy and commences mid-January 2024. You will need to commit to full-time office hours until the end of January 2025. To qualify for this program, you must be an undergraduate student currently completing your penultimate year of study.  As of January 2024, you must have the remaining 12 months or 2 semesters of study to complete your degree. Ideally, you are studying a Business / Marketing / HR or similar degree.

Training, development & rotations

Based at the corporate Head Office in Mulgrave, and with an open mind towards today’s flexible working needs, they strive to offer fantastic on-the-job work experience combined with professional development opportunities to enable you to kick-start your future. They provide you with ongoing online and in-person learning opportunities addressing business etiquette, systems, and networking training to address the development of your technical and soft skills early in your career.  Their quarterly L & D calendar will further supplement and support your growth and connectedness to your career. In addition to this, they will offer you the opportunity to take part in their mentoring program to address individual development needs.

Benefits

Daimler Truck & Buss offers an inspiring workplace with these appropriate tools to collaborate:

• Starting with laptops and mobile phones, we provide you with the necessary hardware- and software.
• Hybrid-working, flexible working models, mobility and a balanced work-life situation.
• A wide selection of training, coaching and educational offers in the Daimler Truck Learning Academy or with their Daimler Truck Academic Programs. These educational opportunities are all in accordance with the new work-learning culture, meaning, they are all designed to fit your individual needs.

Career progression

At Daimler Truck Australia Pacific, they support Industry Based Learning year after year and continue to develop the program and students who participate. They have had many successful applicants carve their future careers in their industry after building sound career foundations through the IBL program. 

The 2024 IBL Program will expose you to real jobs, real experiences and real learning which will allow you to gain valuable workplace experience relevant to your chosen field of study. This 12-month opportunity, starting in 2024, is to learn and work alongside their experienced team of professionals across their Training Academy team, accelerating your learning and gaining valuable exposure to the brand and corporate values. 

Work life balance

Research conducted by Prosple reveals that Daimler Truck and Bus Australia garners favourable feedback regarding its work-life balance. Employees commend the company for its good workplace atmosphere, where some days are busier while others are more relaxed, resulting in a positive work-life balance. Moreover, they appreciate the flexibility of work hours and the overall conducive work environment, highlighting Daimler Truck and Bus Australia's commitment to fostering a harmonious professional life for its staff.

Culture & vibe

Daimler Truck is driven by its mission to support the global transportation community and promote sustainability. They emphasize the significance of each team member's contributions and are committed to empowering and encouraging all employees. The company actively promotes diversity and cultivates an inclusive corporate culture, recognizing that the unique strengths of its workforce enhance team performance and overall success. Daimler Truck highly values inclusivity and equal opportunities, welcoming applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, cultures, genders, generations, abilities, and underrepresented groups, creating an environment where individuals can be their true selves. To know more, watch this video.

About you

Requirements

• They seek innovative and motivated students to contribute to their rapidly expanding global enterprise.
• The successful candidate is expected to leverage their exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities to foster positive business relationships and bring creative problem-solving skills, coupled with a genuine passion for industry solutions.
• Working within a fast-paced and dynamic environment, a team-oriented and adaptable approach is essential, given the collaborative nature of small teams and evolving business requirements.
• Attention to detail is crucial to maintaining work accuracy and developing or documenting new processes and initiatives.
• An enthusiastic commitment to this role promises valuable insights into the business unit and the broader truck industry as one embarks on a career in Training and Administration.

How to apply

To apply for this role, simply click the "Apply on employer site" button on this page to submit your application directly with Daimler Truck and Bus.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page

• daimlertruck.com
• indeed.com
• glassdoor.com