Strategy Graduate

SPC Global Limited; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SPC Global Limited in Melbourne is seeking a Strategy Graduate to support market opportunity analysis, performance reviews, and long-term planning. You will gain exposure to commercial modelling, competitor analysis, strategic projects, and enterprise-wide initiatives.

The role includes rotating to understand the business model, building analytical capability, developing the graduate program, and preparing presentations and dashboards for senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Economics, Finance, Analytics or related field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Experience with Excel, modelling, and data analysis tools.
• Ability to distil complex information into clear insights and recommendations.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and report preparation.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work in structured and ambiguous environments.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Professional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn about business strategy and market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Participate in foundational rotations to understand the business model, market positioning, operational footprint, and strategic priorities.
• Build capability in market analysis, financial modelling, problem solving, and structured thinking.
• Support enhancements to the graduate program, including collecting feedback, documenting learnings, and contributing ideas for future cohorts.
• Conduct market, competitor, financial and strategic analysis to support recommendations, scenario modelling and business case development.
• Prepare presentations, dashboards and briefing papers for senior leaders, contributing to strategic planning cycles, workshops and documentation.
• Support the Corporate Program Management Office (CPMO) processes, including initiative prioritisation, benefit tracking, risk identification, portfolio reporting and maintaining core project registers and tools.
• Engage with project sponsors and PMO leads to gather project updates, monitor progress against milestones, identify interdependencies and ensure alignment to strategic objectives.
• Take ownership of a defined strategic workstream, such as a market-entry assessment, cost/benefit review, operating model analysis, or insights project.
• Develop project plans, undertake analysis, engage stakeholders, and prepare recommendations.
• Develop and deliver a formal presentation summarising key learnings, achievements, challenges and recommendations.
• Share insights that help shape and evolve future graduate development programs.

Skills

Analytical

Financial modelling

Data analysis

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance or Analytics

Tools

Excel

Job description

• Location501 Tower Level 6 / 501 Swanston Street,Melbourne, VIC, 3000,Australia
• Employee TypeFull Time Fixed Term

Contact information

• Contact NameSPC Recruitment Team
• Contact Phone[phone]***

Description

SPC Global (ASX:SPG) is an iconic food and beverage manufacturer with a 100-year commitment to playing a positive role in the Australian economy and manufacturing industry. Our commercial business office is located in Melbourne CBD and runs four Business Divisions
– SPC, The Original Beverage Co, Nature One and Natural Ingredients.

Our Group has a portfolio of brands with a focus on providing nourishment and wellness for consumers globally. Our Group’s products span packaged fruit and tomatoes, baked beans and spaghetti, ready‑made meals, beverages, juice and wellness shots, powdered milk products, and vegetable and fruit supplies to the food service industry.

With a strong heritage in Australia, and ambitious plans to grow both domestically and internationally, this is an exciting time to join our business.

The Opportunity:

The Strategy Graduate provides support in analysing market opportunities, assessing business performance, evaluating strategic initiatives, and contributing to long-term planning. The role provides exposure to commercial modelling, competitor analysis, strategic projects, and enterprise-wide initiatives.
The Strategy Graduate will also play an important role in helping to develop and refine future graduate programs, using insights from their experience to support program design, structure, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in foundational rotations to understand the business model, market positioning, operational footprint, and strategic priorities.
• Build capability in market analysis, financial modelling, problem solving, and structured thinking.
• Support enhancements to the graduate program, including collecting feedback, documenting learnings, and contributing ideas for future cohorts.
• Conduct market, competitor, financial and strategic analysis to support recommendations, scenario modelling and business case development.
• Prepare presentations, dashboards and briefing papers for senior leaders, contributing to strategic planning cycles, workshops and documentation.
• Support the Corporate Program Management Office (CPMO) processes, including initiative prioritisation, benefit tracking, risk identification, portfolio reporting and maintaining core project registers and tools.
• Engage with project sponsors and PMO leads to gather project updates, monitor progress against milestones, identify interdependencies and ensure alignment to strategic objectives.
• Take ownership of a defined strategic workstream, such as a market-entry assessment, cost/benefit review, operating model analysis, or insights project.
• Develop project plans, undertake analysis, engage stakeholders, and prepare recommendations.
• Develop and deliver a formal presentation summarising key learnings, achievements, challenges and recommendations.
• Share insights that help shape and evolve future graduate development programs.
• Follow all safety procedures and protocols relevant to your role and work environment.
• Actively identify and report physical and psychosocial hazards, near misses, or incidents
• Participate in safety activities such as training, team talks, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Contribute to a positive safety culture by looking out for other team members and speaking up when something doesn’t seem safe.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area, using equipment and tools responsibly.
• Demonstrate care for your own safety and the safety of others in all aspects of your work.

The successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Economics, Finance, Analytics or related field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including ability to interpret financial and market data.
• Experience with Excel, modelling, and data analysis tools.
• Ability to distil complex information into clear insights and recommendations.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and report preparation.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work in structured and ambiguous environments.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Professional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn about business strategy and market dynamics.

Our Culture:

Our employees come from all walks of life, across many cultures and backgrounds. The strength of our brands is supported through the strength of our people.

This is a rare opportunity to join a diverse, exciting workplace during a transformational period and make positive contributions to the growth of SPC Global.

You’ll be part of one of Australia’s most iconic businesses. You’ll work in a collaborative and supportive team environment with others who have a wealth of experience to share. We offer a competitive salary and opportunities for personal and career development.

You will be required to meet SPC Global’s employment criteria which will include pre-employment medical screening. Interested?