AKD National Graduate Program and Internship Placement 

At AKD, we believe in keeping things real. Our Graduate Program and Internship Placement is all about allowing you to make a REAL impact with our tailored programs designed to introduce you to all aspects of Australia’s largest softwood sawmilling business.

You’ll have the chance to:

  • Immerse yourself in REAL projects within a national integrated company
  • Create REAL connections with people passionate towards continuous innovation
  • Make REAL progress towards our business and an exciting career for yourself

Our Talent Development Manager is dedicated to ensuring you have the support needed to thrive and succeed in your journey at AKD.

At AKD, our programs are different. We value the experience that every graduate has.
We tailor your experience from the very beginning by discussing with you, your personal goals and career aspirations. Once we understand this, we can then match you with placements, projects, supervisors and mentors that will develop your capabilities in your chosen pathways. Throughout and post the completion of either program there is opportunities for experience to be gained at other sites/locations, with accommodation and travel support provided.

 

Applications are now open for the Graduate Program
See below on how to apply

 

Graduate Program.

AKD’s Graduate Program is designed to provide a sustainable structured introduction of new skills and talent into the AKD team and business. The specific experience and structure of the program will be customised to the individual entering the role and should provide

This is a 24-month program.

 

Internship Placement.

AKD’s Internship Program provides individuals in their second last year of an undergraduate or post-graduate degree offers valuable career experience amongst our national business.

The program runs over 3-6 months with the level of commitment varying on their university commitments and includes the option for full-time work experience during the university break.

  • Eight weeks paid full time employment with career coaching and development workshops.
  • Different business areas to choose from with the potential for an early offer to our Graduate Program.

 

   

Choose your pathway.

 

Engineering

Running sawmills across different states, we look to upgrade our mills with new equipment and maintain existing ones. This requires support teams that have expertise in electrical, mechanical and automation areas. As we become a more automated operation, we have opportunities for individuals that help as program new robotic smarts and new data analysis and insights.

Streams available: Electrical, Mechanical, Process Improvement, AI, Robotics & Project Management

Business

There are several support functions that make sure that our workforce and our products are optimised and capable. With national and site-based teams across Queensland, NSW and Victoria, we are always looking for new talent to help resource and enable our operational teams.

Streams available: Human Resources, Finance, Supply Chain Logistics, Manufacturing, Sales & Marketing

Information Technology

A dedicated team based in Colac, Victoria, our IT function supports the whole organisation. Supporting in areas of project management, service delivery and technology, we have opportunities for people who are interested in protecting, enabling and supporting our IT infrastructure across all sites.

Streams available: Data Science, Computer Science & Service Delivery

Forestry

Are you aware that AKD owns plantations? With this comes different land management and harvesting knowledge, to make sure we support and provide supply to all of our operations. A smaller team in our operation, they are responsible for getting the best product and applying sustainable harvesting processes that support our objectives and environment long term.

Streams available: Agriculture, Forest Science & Forest Management

Environment

AKD holds safety and our duty to our workplace and environment with the highest regard. This extends to all areas when it comes to where people work, how we look after our operation and our fibre supply. We believe in sustainable practices that support long term positive impacts.

Streams available: Health & Safety, & Environment Science

Manufacturing

Our manufacturing operation is dynamic and complex. Therefore, we are always looking for young minds to help us innovate, improve processes and continue to optimise our production output and performance. As a vertically integrated business, we have areas in manufacturing that handle the breadth of log yard to end product for our customer.

Streams available: Operations, Analytics, Optimisation, Leadership, Planning & Project Management

How to apply.

 

Graduate Program:

Applications are now open and will close on 30th September.
To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to recruitment@akd.com.au with the subject line “GRAD2025” and include your top three preferred streams from the list above.

 

Internship Program:
Applications are accepted year-round. Shortlisting occurs in September for our Summer Break placements and in February for our Winter Break placements.

To apply for our next round, please email your cover letter, outlining your learning objectives with a placement and your resume to recruitment@akd.com.au with the subject line “INT2425”.

 

If you would like to keep informed throughout the year on either of our programs and information sessions,  join our mailing list or email recruitment@akd.com.au