Professional Development Program (Feb 2024)

About Apple

Apple Inc., formerly Apple Computer, Inc., American manufacturer of personal computers, smartphones, tablet computers, computer peripherals, and computer software. It was the first successful personal computer company and the popularizer of the graphical user interface.

Your role

The Apple Professional Development Program is a 12-month immersion into Apple that is designed for graduates and those with equivalent practical experience to rotate through distinct teams at the Australian head office in Sydney. The positions focus on providing day-to-day support to various parts of the organisation while adding creative insight, problem-solving and a strong sense of collaboration to both shared and individual projects.

This program offers mentorship to elevate your business sense as well as unique developmental courses allowing you to hone your proficiency in persuasive communication and storytelling. You will work collaboratively on shared and self-led projects with members of various teams to achieve business objectives. You will be responsible for ensuring that your work is completed with the highest level of detail and set timelines. You will present your key findings after each rotation and work with your peers on a major team project. You will provide administrative support as needed. You’ll also have the unique opportunity to play a role in Apple’s Diversity Network Associations (DNAs). These employee-led groups celebrate and amplify underrepresented communities and foster allyship.

Training, development & rotations

This is a rotation-based program where you will work closely with three designated teams selected from a wide spectrum of business functions at Apple

• Channel Programs
• Education
• Sales Enablement
• Marketing
• Enterprise
• Engineering
• Business Operations
• Apple Initiatives
• Apple Retail

Your rotations will be selected in consideration of your interests, skills and passion, and also based on the dynamic needs of the business.

Benefits

At Apple, they approach everything they do with a deeper level of care and respect for your personal experience. You can sense it in their products, their stores, and also the ways they invest in their employees. Apple provides several benefits to help its employees such as:

1. Healthcare support
2. Opportunity to become an Apple shareholder
3. Paid time off

Career progression

Apple University creates classes, seminars and beyond-the-classroom tools that help employees understand Apple’s culture, organisation, values and role in the world. For more formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, they'll reimburse you for certain educational expenses, including tuition. 

Work life balance

Apple is passionate about its work, yet they’re a believer in taking time away to replenish, relax and provide for others. Whether you’re exploring personal pursuits, welcoming a new child, or caring for a family member, rest assured that you’ll have paid time away when you need it most. 

Culture & vibe

Apple is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Apple also takes affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

More about Apple's culture in this video:

About you

The ideal candidate can think differently, has excellent organisational skills and is comfortable working in a vibrant, fast-paced environment. You adapt to change and find the right path without necessarily having all of the pieces to the puzzle. You shift gears and thrive when asked to explore new ground, rather than wait on others.

Here’s what they are looking for in this role:

• University degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Hard-working, diligent and effective at multitasking
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates initiative and curiosity
• Creativity in problem-solving
• Collaborates effectively
• Strong attention to detail
• Passion for delivering high-quality work
• Applicants must have a right to work in Australia.
• You will be required to work full-time for 12 months (26 February 2024– 7 March 2025).

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 Apple Australia.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page

• apple.com/careers/au