20152016
MIRVAC
SUMMER
INTERNSHIP
Page 2 Letter to the reader Page 4 The Internship program Page 6 Why Mirvac
Page 8 On the Internship Program Page 14 Commercial Development Page 16 Construction
Page 18 Mirvac Design Page 20 Sales and Marketing Page 22 Finance
Page 24 Retail
Page 26 HSE and Sustainability Page 28 How to Apply
CONTENTS
LETTER TO
THE READER
Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz
Mirvac CEO & Managing Director MIRVAC HAS OVER 40 YEARS
OF EXPERIENCE IN CREATING AND MANAGING SOME OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY DEVELOPMENTS ACROSS AUSTRALIA.
Mirvac is uniquely positioned in Australia as a world class creator and long term owner of assets, and our success is driven by our entrepreneurial and open culture. Mirvac’s corporate strategy is built on three key foundations; being integrated, diversified and focused. Mirvac is focused on maximising the benefits of its integrated model and leveraging the resulting competitive advantage in each of the sectors we operate in – residential, retail and office/industrial. By maintaining a core capability across these three sectors, Mirvac is able to deliver an appropriate balance of passive and active assets and can also unlock complex urban multi-use opportunities.
Mirvac’s interns are given the opportunity to gain valuable industry experience by working alongside leaders in the industry. Mirvac encourages the growth of its employees through supporting further education, mentoring of staff, and promoting a healthy work life balance. Such benefits are further elaborated within the company policy ‘The Mirvac Way’ which you can read more about in this brochure. Internships and graduate programs have been incredibly successful at Mirvac with many of our past graduates progressing into successful careers as managers and directors within the organisation.
I invite you to take the next step in your career by applying for the Mirvac Summer Internship Program for 2015.
THE
INTERNSHIP
PROGRAM
THE SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH A VARIETY OF CHALLENGING EXPERIENCES ACROSS ALL AREAS OF THE MIRVAC BUSINESS. IT IS INTENDED THAT THE INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER INTERNS THROUGH GROUP ACTIVITIES WILL
PROVIDE A VALUABLE INSIGHT INTO THE DIFFERENT DISCIPLINES INVOLVED IN THE PROPERTY AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.
Each intern will be assigned to one of the above departments which relates to their
field of study. Here they will be partnered
with a senior Mirvac staff member who will act as their mentor and coordinator for entirety of the internship
In 2015, Mirvac is offering positions in seven of its core business departments:
1. DEVELOPMENT 2. CONSTRUCTION 3. DESIGN
4. SALES AND MARKETING 5. FINANCE
6. RETAIL
7. HSE AND SUSTAINABILITY
THE
INTERNSHIP
PROGRAM
Bachelor/Masters in Property
Bachelor/Masters in Construction
Bachelor of Housing
Bachelor/Masters in Engineering
Bachelor/Masters in Planning
Masters of Architecture
Bachelor/Masters in Media & Comms
Bachelor Commerce/Major in Marketing
Bachelor/Masters in Economics
Bachelor/Masters Finance
DEVEL OPMENT CONS TRUC TION MPC CONS TRUC TION A &C DESIGN SUS TAINABILITY SALE S AND MARKETING FINANCE RET AILWHY
MIRVAC?
AT MIRVAC OUR VISION IS TO BE A GLOBALLY
RECOGNISED LEADER IN REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT. TO ACHIEVE THIS VISION WE UNDERSTAND THAT WE NEED TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN THE BEST TALENT. WORK LIFE BALANCE We understand that as a university student you are managing a range of demands in life including family and carer responsibilities, furthering your education and involvement in various community organisations and activities. Mirvac actively encourages the benefits of a healthy work-life balance as it encourages lateral thinking, increases productivity and wellbeing.
OPPORTUNITY TO GROW Mirvac graduates gain valuable and realistic exposure to the Industry.
Mirvac’s staff are passionate and encourage the ongoing development of our interns as they progress their careers.
THE MIRVAC WAY
As a company we believe that our company strategy and performance needs to be more than just a formal document but a living breathing part of our business woven into the very fabric of the organisation. It is for this reason we created the organisational strategic roadmap called ‘The Mirvac Way’, containing our vision, purpose, strategic drivers and behavioural values. Mirvac’s key values are : > Act with integrity > Work as one Mirvac team > Value our customers and business
partners
> Strive for excellence > Take ownership
The Mirvac internship offers an outstanding opportunity to join one of Australia’s most respected property groups.
I joined Mirvac in 2000 on their development graduate program and spent 12 months learning about the organisation before settling into the development team as an Assistant Development Manager.
I have progressed to become a Development Director and am still constantly learning, being challenged every day. Mirvac offers excellent career progression opportunities and provides the ability to work on, and be responsible for exceptional large, complex, envied development projects.
ON THE
INTERNSHIP
PROGRAM
AT MIRVAC
ADRIAN
CHECCHIN
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
APARTMENTS AND PAST
MIRVAC GRADUATE
DEVELOPMENT
AT
MIRVAC
Mirvac is a diversified property group with an aim to acquire world class sites across Australia capitalising on the unique capability of our integrated model. Our Residential development team has a strong reputation for delivering high
quality innovative products across apartments and master planned communities. Mirvac strives to drive value for our customers and business partners through consistently delivering what the market wants.
Our internship program has a proven track record of acquiring some of the best graduates and we have a strong focus on career development and instil them to strive for excellence and take ownership of their work.
JOHN
CARFI
HEAD OF
RESIDENTIAL
On Mirvac Residential
Mirvac creates, owns, and manages a diverse portfolio of assets across the office and
industrial sector. Our history, coupled with the calibre of the employees allows Mirvac
to consistently unlock value in existing assets through repositioning, and by creating
high performing assets from potential opportunities; in all situations, our staff ensure that
all opportunities are created to address the changing needs of
clients and customers. Mirvac’s point of difference is its integrated business model. This embedded approach enables Mirvac to bring a broad range
of skills to any development, whether during acquisition, construction or the ongoing asset
management and divestment opportunities.
ANDREW
BUTLER
ACTING GROUP
EXECUTIVE—OFFICE
AND INDUSTRIAL
On Mirvac Office
and Industrial
Residential Development spans across Apartments and Masterplanned Communities (“MPC”). Mirvac operates nationally securing world class and envied residential projects. Within NSW, the Apartments business generally target the inner Sydney ring whilst MPC focuses on Urban Growth Corridors in the south-west, north-west and western Sydney. Residential Development aims to create great places for life for our customers.
We operate dynamic mixed- use developments such as Googong (MPC), Harold Park (Apartments) and Green Square (Apartments) that are all in excess of $1 billion projects. Residential Development is an innovative team that deals with a range of challenges to create incredible urban communities.
As a Summer Intern working in the Residential Development Team you will be exposed to all aspects of the development process.
Your roles may include: > business- acquisition > conducting feasibilities > assist in managing planning
and authority approval process > prepare and report against
project feasibility (actual and forecast costs) > assist in the facilitation
and management of development design brief > management and
engagement of consultants > monitor construction
programs and budget > monitor competitors and market conditions
RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT
RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT
During my summer internship I was placed in a new business role within the MPC team. This role taught me a great
deal about the acquisition process and allowed me to analyse a variety of potential
acquisitions for Mirvac. The internship project was another
great opportunity for the interns to work collaboratively
on a mixed-use project, it also allowed us great access to senior
managers from across the business.
ROBERT
LOCKE
TRAINEE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER On his experience as a summer internAs a Summer Intern working in the Office and Industrial Development division you will be exposed to all aspects of the development lifecycle. These include:
> Tenant Liaison and Negotiation > Design Management
> Project Management > Leasing
> Project Feasibility > Land Acquisition
Previous examples of projects where Office and Industrial interns have received exposure include: the Property Council of Australia’s 2015 Australian Development of the Year: 8 Chifley, Mirvac’s current development 200 George, and the refurbishment of 275 Kent Street, all in the Sydney CBD.
The Office and Industrial division is seeking applications from people who are
passionate about creating leading workplaces, delivering innovative and quality products and setting the benchmark in the creation of place.
COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENT
THE COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM, WORK WITH MIRVAC INVESTMENT AND ASSET MANAGEMENT TO DELIVER PRODUCTS WHICH ARE TAILORED TO OUR CLIENTS NEEDS.
As a Mirvac summer intern I
gained valuable exposure to
the industry, working on
a variety of projects including
those under construction and
those in Mirvac’s development
pipeline. As a result,
I personally experienced the
benefit of Mirvac’s ‘integrated
model’, working closely with
the Mirvac Property Trust and
Mirvac Construction to deliver
valuable commercial assets to
the Group’s portfolio.
LARA
HUTCHESON
TRAINEE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER– COMMERCIAL
On her experience as an intern working in office and industrial MIRVAC SUMMER INTERNSHIP 2015/2016 15
CONSTRUCTION
MIRVAC CONSTRUCTION IS ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S LEADING CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS’S AND EMPLOYS MORE THAN 450 HIGHLY SKILLED PROFESSIONALS, PROVIDING CONSTRUCTION SERVICES ACROSS ALL ASSET CLASSES IN WHICH MIRVAC OPERATES.
As a Summer Intern working for Mirvac Construction you will be exposed a variety of tasks and responsibilities including project planning and programming, cost planning, project and design management and site management.
You will be assigned a project team to work with over the three months and gain extensive knowledge on how the construction industry works. Construction interns work both at head office and out on site on live projects.
Past construction interns have worked on the following Mirvac Construction projects: > 200 George Street > Harold Park > Green Square
The intern program was an
incredible introduction to
Mirvac and the construction
industry. I’ve learnt from
people from all aspects of the
business and gained amazing
experience on site.
VANESSA LU
CONSTRUCTION CADET
On her experience as a construction intern
MIRVAC
DESIGN
SINCE ITS ESTABLISHMENT 35 YEARS AGO, MIRVAC DESIGN HAS GROWN INTO ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST AND MOST AWARDED PRACTICES. MIRVAC DESIGN HAS ACHIEVED A REPUTATION FOR QUALITY ACROSS ALL ASSET CLASSES IN WHICH MIRVAC OPERATES.
As a summer intern you will have the opportunity to work alongside a unique and diverse group of individuals who specialise in architecture, urban design, interior design, landscape architecture and graphic design.
Previously, design interns gained exposure to Mirvac Design’s extensive award-winning projects such as ERA at Chatswood, NSW, Unison at Newstead, QLD, Latitude at Leighton Beach, WA and Yarra’s Edge at Docklands, VIC.
The programme exposes interns to
all aspects of a new business project,
giving them insights that would
typically take much longer to realise.
This Mirvac internship program provides new graduates with an integrated
platform where they can put theory-based learning into
practice in a professional workplace across various divisions. Working on real projects for a real organisation
will also give you the interpersonal skills that you need to work effectively
with others.
Working as a part of a multidisciplinary team at
Mirvac has provided an amazing insight into how our
industry works as a whole. This enriching experience unlike any other provided us with a strong sense of achievement and helped develop strong leadership
skills, understanding of industry and ability to clearly convey ideas.
MARK YOUNG
NATIONAL DESIGN DIRECTOR
Quote on the intern project at Mirvac
HEE-JUNG YOON
ARCHITECTURE TECHNICIAN MIRVAC DESIGN
Quote on her experience at Mirvac Design
YULIYA CHISTYAKOVA
ARCHITECTURE TECHNICIAN MIRVAC DESIGN
Quote on her experience at Mirvac Design
The summer internship program is designed to immerse the intern in the various teams within the Sales and Marketing Department. This allows them to explore what areas of the business in regards to sales and marketing are of most interest to them. They will then be guided to progress their professional and personal development.
Sales and Marketing teams operate in the following teams: > Apartments and Masterplanned Communities Marketing > Digital Marketing > Apartments and Masterplanned Communities Sales > Apartments and Masterplanned Communities Customer Relations > Commercial Marketing > The Customer Experience Journey
Working with these teams, the Intern will gain exposure to the award-winning strategies behind the marketing and sales of Mirvac’s quality products. Across a diverse range of leading projects, such as Green Square, Brighton Lakes and 200 George Street.
SALES
AND
MARKETING
SALES AND MARKETING WITHIN MIRVAC
DEVELOPMENT IS FOCUSED ON ENSURING CUSTOMER SATISFACTION ON ALL MIRVAC PROJECTS. AS A SALES AND MARKETING INTERN YOU WILL GAIN A TRULY COMPREHENSIVE INTRODUCTION TO THE BUSINESS.
Our Department is very well-placed within the Mirvac business. Our focus is to optimise and enhance the customer experience journey. We’ve set ourselves
an ambitious task of revolutionising the way we
operate in order to deliver the best customer experience possible. It’s an exciting time to be joining the Sales, Marketing
& Customer Relations Department at Mirvac.
The Internship Program provided direct exposure to the best in the industry across all functions of
the business and the opportunity to take ownership of our own project to present to senior management. Within Sales and Marketing, I got to work on a diverse range
of exciting projects across Australia.
DIANA
SARCASMO
GENERAL MANAGER SALES AND MARKETING
On the sales and marketing department at Mirvac
SANDRA
CHEN
SALES AND MARKETING
On her experience as a sales and marketing intern
The summer internship program offers unlimited opportunities to network with senior management and business units across Mirvac through challenging assignments and working within inspiring teams.
Our Mentoring program will help you be at your best and gain the most out of your time at Mirvac. You will also have access to broader Group activities including the chance to contribute to the community via our volunteering program, participate in social events and visit and learn more about our Investment assets.
Internships are on offer to undergraduate students in their penultimate year studying Accounting,
Business, Commerce, Economics or Finance
degrees.
FINANCE
AS A FINANCE INTERN, YOU WILL HAVE THE
OPPORTUNITY TO WORK ACROSS MULTIPLE FINANCE DISCIPLINES INCLUDING FINANCE ACCOUNTING, MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING, TAX, TREASURY, STRATEGY, RISK AND AUDIT.
Recognising the very exciting and progressive Australian property industry, Mirvac is focused on leveraging, from our experienced team, to generate superior portfolio and shareholder returns. This
is derived from our customer focused approach to managing our Retail, Office and Industrial
properties combined with an effective development capability, which also
includes residential. Further, Mirvac’s finance team
is encouraged to collaborate and innovate across the organisation and therefore offering diverse opportunities
for personal development. The Mirvac environment not
only offers the opportunity to progress an individual’s professional development it also provides the opportunity to broaden their business and
commercial perspective.
SHANE
GANNON
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER On Mirvac FinanceBeing part of the inaugural Mirvac Finance Internship was full of learning experiences and great times that I am truly grateful for. The internship fostered my business acumen through rotations in Development Financial Accounting, Development Management Accounting and Trust Accounting teams. By having extensive exposure to the business through meetings with the CFO, frequent training, development and social events, I quickly came to appreciate Mirvac’s culture as a great workplace.
Being an intern at Mirvac really helped me hone my practical skills, and was a place that really encouraged my learning. Everyone I approached was ready to help me and I was given every opportunity to make the most of the experience. I worked closely with Group finance in the interim reporting period and gained valuable practical skills. My mentor not only supported me throughout the internship, but also gave me the fundamentals for a great Mirvac experience. I built valuable relationships and I learnt the importance of a friendly and supportive team!
MATTHEW
SKERRITT
ACCOUNTING GRADUATE On his experience as a finance internSENURI DE SILVA
FP&A ASSISTANT ANALYST
MIRVAC
RETAIL
MIRVAC RETAIL OWNS AND MANAGES A DYNAMIC AND BOUTIQUE PORTFOLIO OF SHOPPING CENTRES ACROSS AUSTRALIA’S EASTERN SEABOARD. THE RECENT ACQUISITION OF BIRKENHEAD POINT OUTLET CENTRE WITHIN URBAN SYDNEY INCREASES THE TOTAL VALUE OF THE PORTFOLIO TO ABOVE $2 BILLION, WITH OVER $2.4 BILLION UNDER MANAGEMENT.
As a summer intern you will get exposure to the Mirvac Retail business through a wide variety of challenging experiences, both at our retail head office and located at one of our retail locations.
Over the duration of your internship you will have the opportunity to attend our Mirvac Training program,
work on a variety of current projects and participate in group activities and meetings. You will be tasked with a key project that you will create, manage and present to senior Mirvac staff.
There will be two internships available in the Retail division: Retail Marketing and Retail Analyst. The Retail Marketing
internship will give you exposure to all aspects of shopping centre marketing at one of our busiest times of the year! The Retail Analyst internship allows you to delve deeper into the numbers behind the retail industry, requiring you to provide insights and commentary on performance and trends.
Working as an intern with Mirvac’s Retail division was a truly invaluable and rewarding experience. You receive extensive guidance and
support from a group of the most talented people in the field who always value your work. Retail is always on the move and during my internship
I was given the opportunity to work on multiple projects and with lots of different people across the business. Mirvac’s
inclusive culture makes you feel part of the team instantly and I have been able to utilise my internship to kick-start my career, securing a permanent
position in marketing at one of our retail assets.”
Mirvac’s Retail portfolio is an exciting mix of primarily urban and metropolitan shopping centres across the Eastern seaboard of Australia. The management of retail provides a fast paced and dynamic environment that spans many disciplines including research and sales, planning and development, leasing, marketing and the day to day running of our centres. Having myself started my career in retail in a similar way, an internship is the ideal starting point for young people eager to understand the Australian retail environment. Such a program will provide great insight into the different facets of the business and enable participants to start building networks and forming relationships with people both within the industry and within Mirvac.
BELLA
BRANT
MARKETING ASSISTANT, BIRKENHEAD POINT On her experience as a retail internSUSAN MACDONALD
GROUP EXECUTIVE RETAIL
On Retail at Mirvac
HSE AND
SUSTAINABILITY
Mirvac has committed toembedding sustainability into its culture through the Sustainability Strategy, This Changes Everything. The Sustainability team at Mirvac work to advance the strategy with all business units to see the delivery of community and environmental benefits at all assets and projects.
As a Summer Intern working in the division, your responsibilities could involve Green Building design, Sustainability benchmarking and Environmental education. Past interns have worked on a variety of projects including the Sustainable Lifestyles Index and Green Star projects.
Sustainability offers an intern a great opportunity to work across the business whilst growing their understanding of the subject. This opportunity will provide an overview of sustainability across the business.
Mirvac’s Intern Program gave me real responsibilities, cross functional exposure and the opportunity to learn from a range of senior stakeholders
who were committed to my personal growth and development. From Day One, I could see how Sustainability is integrated into all different functions within Mirvac to add
value to the business
Sustainability offers an intern a great opportunity to work across the business whilst growing their understanding of the
subject. This opportunity will provide an overview of sustainability across the business.
VUONG
HOANG
SUMMER ANALYST On her experience as a sustainability internPAUL
EDWARDS
GROUP GENERAL MANAGER SUSTAINABILITY AND HSE
HOW
TO
APPLY
APPLICATIONS FOR ALL MIRVAC
SUMMER INTERNSHIPS OPEN
3RD AUGUST 2015.
If you are in your final or penultimate
year of study or recently graduated and
interested in applying for one of the Mirvac
summer internship positions across the
business please apply by visting:
