Launch your career with Aon
Aon’s graduate program - Launch - is a 2 year development initiative for graduates in Sydney and Melbourne. It targets future leaders and technical specialists able to contribute to the success of our business.
Through the 'Launch' graduate program at Aon you will:
- be exposed to different parts of the business through job rotations
- learn through a structured development as well as on-the-job
- have opportunities to tackle real business challenges, work collaboratively and build relationships across our organisation
Who we are
Aon is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. Our 50,000 colleagues in 120 countries empower results for clients by using proprietary data and analytics to deliver insights that reduce volatility and improve performance.
You may know Aon through our association with Manchester United and the Australian Women’s Rugby Sevens Team. You may not know that we're one of the world's most successful professional services companies, helping the biggest names in business plan for every eventuality. From economic upheaval to political crises to natural disasters and more, the world is full of surprises. Our job is to help our clients prepare for and manage those risks, through superannuation; insurance; reinsurance and risk management; investment consulting; health and benefits broking and consulting; captive solutions and human capital consulting. See more at www.aon.com.au
Aon Hewitt
Aon Hewitt is the global leader in human capital consulting. We partner with your organisation to measure, design, develop and deliver strategies to help you achieve business or results. Our wealth management services can help individuals make the most of their money, safe guard what's important and plan for a comfortable retirement. See more at aonhewitt.com.au
Aon Benfield
Beauty in data: Data is the foundation of understanding risk. At Aon Benfield we go one step further by using our tools and experts to bring data to life and help transform your business decisions.
Aon Risk Solutions
Aon Risk Solutions is our global risk management business, the worldwide leader in risk management and insurance broking. Our teams help clients achieve profit, growth and continuity by delivering the best tailored and innovative risk solutions.
Who we look for
Our Launch graduate program participants will have a relevant degree with evidence of strong academic performance (a credit average or above) and permanent working rights in Australia. Those successful in securing places on the program also demonstrate leadership qualities, experience in work and extra-curricular activities.
Leadership
Your experience in sport, clubs, community groups, student organisations and other areas of life will show us you’re not afraid to take the initiative and take a leading role.
Extracurricular activities
We’re looking for real people, well-rounded people who understand the world our clients live in. Share your experience of the world with us and how you get involved e.g. volunteering, sports, clubs, etc.
Work experience
We’re looking for those transferable skills like interpersonal skills, customer service and working as part of a team which you have learnt from working, even if it was in a supermarket or fast food chain.
Eligibility
You must be a permanent resident or an Australian citizen who has completed their degree by the end of 2017.
Our graduate opportunities
Launch your career in one of our three development streams
Actuarial & Analytics
Learn why and how we empower clients to make the best decisions by providing cutting-edge analysis and insight. Apply critical thinking to enable and support effective decision making within the business.
Rotations may include some of these areas:
- Aon Benfield Analytics
- Treaty
- Facultative
- Broker Back-up
- a rotation in another Aon business
Risk
Learn why and how we help clients anticipate and manage risks to their business through effective insurance, reinsurance and risk management solutions.
Rotations may include some of these areas:
- Risk Consulting
- One or more of our business segments – Global & Corporate, Commercial or Affinity
- Broking
- Client Services
- a rotation in another Aon business
Consulting
Learn why and how we help:
- organisations save money by mitigating workforce risk and make money by realising the untapped potential of their employees, and
- individuals maximise their wealth to enable them to live the life they want.
- Talent
- Reward
- Aon Master Trust
- Wealth Solutions
- Retirement and Financial Management
- a rotation in another Aon business
Aon will open for applications for our 2019 Launch graduate program in September 2018
Recruitment process & tips
Stage 1: Online Application
Complete an online application. Allow about <5 minutes.
Have with you a soft copy of your transcript and proof of residency/citizenship e.g. Australian passport, Permanent Residency documentation, or Australian birth certificate.
Stage 2: Online Assessments & Video Interview
Two online assessments help us understand how you like to work (<20 mins) and how you use reasoning to problem solve (<10 mins).
Remember we’re looking for real, well rounded people. The video interview is your opportunity to tell us a bit about who you are and let your personality shine (<15 mins).
Stage 3: Assessment Centre
Our assessment centre will be your chance to:
• meet with some of the Aon team in person (including graduates from our 2017 cohort and rotation people leaders) and to find out more about us
• show us your practical side through a group activity and give us a deeper understanding of you through interview
Interview Tips
• Be yourself
• Be clear about what you’re looking for and how Aon may be a good fit for you
• Be prepared for an interview. We’ll ask you some behavioural style interview questions and in your answer we’ll want to know about the situation/event, what you did and what happened as a result
• Ask us questions, interview us to make sure it’s the right role for you!
Our program structure
The Aon graduate program – Launch, is a 2 year development initiative for graduates in Australia. It targets future leaders and technical specialists able to contribute to the success of our business. What can you expect on Launch:
4 rotations x 6 months each
Participants in the Aon Launch graduate program undertake four six-month rotations. Rotations are driven by business need and the desire to ensure our graduates are exposed to the learning opportunities required to be successful in their career at Aon.
The rotations span across multiple areas within Aon Benfield, Aon Hewitt or Aon Risk Solutions, plus one rotation in a different business.
Launch Development Activities
There are a number of structured, on-the-job and professional development activities relevant to the development stream.
This starts with a tailored graduate induction. During rotation one regular training starts including topics such as Foundations for Innovation – exploring Design Thinking and Client Experience. The second rotation includes work other Launch graduates as a project team to tackle a real life business challenge. To prepare you for this, you’ll complete training in project delivery.
Throughout all rotations you’ll participate in alumni activities and self-directed learning.
Permanent Landing Role
On successful completion of the program, a permanent landing role in your relevant development stream – actuarial & analytics, risk or human capital consulting.
Professional Development Opportunities
Where relevant to your development stream, we provide on the job learning to support you gain industry recognised professional qualifications e.g. ANZIF Tier 1 Insurance Broking.
Technical Training
Technical training relevant to your development stream e.g. survey design, product knowledge, systems usage, etc.
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