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Audi Australia

  • 100 - 500 employees

Audi Australia Graduate Programs & Internships

  • R&D and Manufacturing

What it does: Audi Australia provides new and pre-owned Audi cars, as well as servicing and warranty services across Australia. 

Mission: To be the best automotive dealer in every market they serve

Size and presence: The company employs approximately 100 staff

Best known for: Audi is known as the maker of luxury cars with innovative design, smooth handling, and speed.

The good bits: Great products, and working with new car technology

The not-so-good bits: The company is experiencing a lot of changes with the new management

The Story of Audi Australia

Audi Australia is administered from its head office in Zetland, New South Wales. It is wholly owned by the automobile manufacturer, Audi AG, which designs, engineers, produces, markets and distributes luxury vehicles. Audi is a member of the Volkswagen Group and has its roots in Ingolstadt, Bavaria, Germany.

The company has been on an upward growth trend ever since it was established in 1909. Their products are known as luxury brand that brings reliability and leading-edge technology to the market.

Audi-branded vehicles are produced in 9 production facilities worldwide. The advancement through technology is at the heart of Audi’s business, as they combine aluminium bodies and diesel technology with Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT) and other innovations that are at the forefront of the auto industry.

With the combination of luxury, high performance, and high-quality technology, they want to make their technology even more intelligent, their cars more sustainable, and their experiences more meaningful. To achieve this, they define progress in four ways: design, performance, digitalisation, and sustainability.

Culture & vibe

Because development means different things to different people, the company gives their employees the maximum flexibility for their professional careers, through internal qualification offers such as the Audi Academy, as well as leaves of absence or re-employment guarantees.

You will work in a small team and a relatively limited operational area. However, you can find a great team dynamic and a fast-paced working environment here. The principle of employee participation is the basis of Audi’s corporate culture. 

You can have access to continued training and development, mentoring and guidance. With these, you can be a part of a high-performing team that sets the benchmark in delivering on customer expectations.

Recruitment process

You need to go to their Career page to apply for a role. If several vacancies interest you, you may also apply for more than one position. However, you need to choose the jobs that really match your experience and qualifications. 

Your application should include the following documents: Resume/CV, cover letter, employer references or evidence of internships, and graduation certificate with your grades. Once you submit your application, a receipt confirmation will be sent automatically to your email. Your application will be assessed by the recruiters and the department. When recruiting, the team looks at every application personally.

During this application process,  you can access and update your personal information and career details, as well as add attachments, at any time.  If you meet all the requirements, they will contact you to set up an interview. For certain cases, there will also be a selection day before they offer you a contract.

Career prospects

For personal and career development, the company provides:

  • Training program (to empower each individual to achieve his or her own personal goals in life)
  • Audi Academy (individual training programs and practical advanced training in both specific disciplines and interdisciplinary subjects, and over the course of your entire career)
  • Experience abroad (extensive development prospects abroad for at least four months and a maximum of five years in one location.)
  • Horizontal and vertical development (to strengthen the existing competencies and to cultivate groundbreaking new skills. Regular supervisor’s performance reviews are provided)
  • Career development program (the opportunity to relocate within the company through cross-divisional activity changes)
  • Support program (to leap into management, you need to convince them as a top performer and correspond to the Audi competence profile)

 Benefits

The company provides the following benefits for their employees:

  • Child care
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Support in family care
  • Profit-sharing
  • Mobility programs
  • Pension provisions
  • Anniversaries benefits
  • Mental health and wellbeing
  • Fitness programs

Social Contributions

Audi Australia, through the Audi Foundation, partnered with a number of organisations to conduct the following activities:

  • Supporting The Smith Family’s Work Inspiration program: providing opportunities for young people to learn about career pathways and develop skills that broaden their perspectives and develop aspirations for their future in the workforce
  • Audi Australia employees volunteered with Audi Foundation partner The Smith Family to deliver Christmas gifts for children and families in need.
  • Five years of ongoing support for The R U OK? team to bring awareness on the importance of recognising mental health struggles in family, friends, and colleagues. The R U OK Conversation Convoy promotes to start of meaningful conversations and encourages people to support their own circle.
  • Supporting Country Education Foundation of Australia to provide access for rural and regional youth to access post-school education.
  • Supporting ReachOut Australia to promote the importance of mental health, ReachOut is a safe place where young people can chat anonymously, get support and feel better

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page

  • ibisworld.com
  • seek.com
  • glassdoor.com
  • audicentresydney.com.au
  • news.indigoautogroup.com
  • audi.com.au
  • linkedin.com

Jobs & Opportunities

Locations With Jobs & Opportunities
  • Sydney, NSW
Hiring candidates with qualifications in
B
Business & Management
E
Engineering & Mathematics