Working for Knauf
Employees are encouraged to develop and demonstrate their skills in a challenging and interesting work environment. The expertise, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of employees help to promote a workplace culture of continuous innovation, active employee participation and positive contribution, all of which play an important part in the success of Knauf.
Diversity & Equality
Knauf has a local workforce of approximately 225 permanent employees in all age groups. We are a culturally diverse team with employees from a wide variety of backgrounds, careers, qualifications and experience. We take positive actions to ensure respect for equal opportunity principles in the conduct of business activities and promote a workplace free of discrimination, bullying, and harassment and a workplace that supports equality in employment practices.
Employee turnover is generally below industry averages. The average length of service per employee is 8 years.
Developing People
Knauf is committed to providing a balance in recruiting both experienced candidates and those with the potential and commitment to develop. We seek individuals who are energetic, passionate, talented, demonstrate loyalty & integrity and are looking to be part of an innovative, focused and results driven organisation.
We are dedicated to the ongoing training and development of our employees and have a rigorous appraisal process that supports career planning.
Knauf offers an attractive salary and bonus structure for eligible employees. All employees are entitled to additional employee benefits.
Employee Benefits
Knauf offers a number of benefits to employees including, but not limited to:
- Performance based annual bonuses for salaried employees
- Supported education
- Training and development
- Employee assistance program
- Health programs
- Active social clubs and opportunities to get involved in sporting activities
Careers
We are committed to ensuring our people are the best in their field. Part of that commitment involves seeking out the most experienced, reliable, responsible and talented employees. We are focused on developing people through training, coaching and challenging but interesting work and projects.
Graduate Recruitment
If you are graduate with a strong work ethic, looking for a genuine career path within a company that delivers results through its people, please forward your CV with a brief covering letter to HR@knaufplasterboard.com.au
Working with Communities
In Australia, Knauf is committed to supporting local communities through national fundraising and participation in local events.
Some employees also participate in Knauf Active. Knauf Active is a group of energetic employees who take part in sporting events throughout Australia such as the City 2 Surf, Sydney to Wollongong bike ride, Blackmores Sydney Running Festival, Run Melbourne, St George Melbourne running festival and Gold Coast Airport Marathon events. These annual events offer Knauf employees the opportunity to maintain healthy lifestyles as well as supporting national and local charities.