What it does: Toyota Australia sells a wide range of cars, SUVs, and trucks, with a choice of petrol or diesel engines, manual or automatic transmissions, or petrol-electric hybrid drivetrains
Mission: To bring the world a better future of mobility
Size and presence: It is staffed by over 1,500 employees in Australia
Best known for High quality and reliable products that set the standard for long-term resale value and durability
The good bits: The average tenure of employees is 9 years, making them one of Australia’s most dependable employers
The not-so-good bits: It can get very strict with rules and procedures
Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, Japan’s largest vehicle manufacturer. Since its inception in 1963, it has cemented its position as Australia’s top-selling car brand. Headquartered in Port Melbourne, Victoria, it has four regional offices in Australia, except Western Australia where an independent company distributes Toyota-branded vehicles on their behalf.
The organisation is structured under five operating arms:
Toyota’s manufacturing operations in Australia were closed in 2017, and today the vehicles they sell are imported from Toyota affiliates overseas. Their customers are serviced by their extensive network of 224 dealers under franchise agreements.
To provide an outstanding customer experience, they are continuously innovating to develop vehicles that meet the needs of the market both now and in the future. Their research focuses on vehicles that are powered by alternative fuels and vehicles with the potential for automated driving. Meanwhile, they continue to work towards vehicles that maintain the standards of durability and reliability that people expect from the Toyota brand.
The foundation of their corporate culture is The Toyota Way, a unique way of working that they apply in their day-to-day work, at every level of the company, worldwide. It is built on two pillars: continuous improvement and respect for people.
Continuous improvement encourages everyone to identify where and how even small changes can be made to benefit the business, their team, or their individual performance. And through respect, they build mutual trust and understanding with those around them. Every member of a team is given the opportunity to do their best, and the accountability to achieve results.
To apply for Toyota Graduate Program, you need to submit the following via their online job portal in one single attachment:
To apply for permanent roles, you need to do it online and attach your resume as a Word or PDF file. You will receive a confirmation email from their system. If not, you need to check to make sure they have the correct email.
They will review your application, and if you are a good fit, they will contact you to set up an initial interview by phone, that could be followed by in-person or video interviews. If you are selected, they will extend you a conditional offer. After a successful background check and medical check, your offer will be confirmed.
Toyota believes in a career that is fluid and adaptable. Their promotions and rotations program provides ongoing career development and opportunities to gain cross-functional expertise across their entire business. For learning and development, Toyota’s programs include a global content training program, on-the-job development, company-sponsored training, and inter-company transfer.
The benefits they offer to their employees include:
Toyota Community Trust provides grants and other support to organisations that enhance the community’s capability in these key areas of focus: traffic safety, education, environment, and local communities. Some of their activities are:
Toyota’s employees can also donate directly to causes of most importance to them, and the eligible charity qualifies for matching by Toyota to a maximum of $1,000 per employee per year.
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