Michelle Leung

Marketing Graduate at Viva Energy Australia | Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing and Finance) at the University of Melbourne (2022)

From a marketing perspective, VEA is customer-obsessed which aligned to my values as a marketer who wants to work in a customer-centric environment and creating genuine connections with customers.

What team do you work in and what are they responsible for?

Although I am officially a marketing grad for the 2023 grad cohort, I had the opportunity to work part-time in the retail operations team after I graduated from university in mid-year 2022. The retail ops team is responsible for ensuring facilities are in top standard for employees and customers on the forecourt and in stores. Roles within the retail ops team include areas such as retail and fuel maintenance, brand compliance and retail safety. Specifically, during my time with VEA (Viva Energy Australia), I have been working in inventory and asset management. The opportunity to explore different areas of the energy business outside my discipline (marketing) has allowed me to gain a better understanding and appreciation of the wider business.

What tips can you share with prospective graduates going through the application or recruitment process with us?

Prepare early! Begin your application as early as possible before the deadline. If you encounter any issues or have any questions regarding the graduate program, these can be resolved ahead of the due date.
Be you! Recruiters want to see your quirky and authentic self which will set you apart from the competition. Consider what unique skills and experiences you can bring to the graduate program.
Practice makes perfect! A cliché but true. Any assessment centre can seem daunting at first but with practice questions and working on your personal brand it can make the process a lot easier. Ask friends and family to help you practice.

What attracted you to apply to Viva Energy?

I believe it is an incredibly exciting time to join the energy transition space. I was motivated to apply for VEA (Viva Energy Australia) because there is so much scope to learn across different remits and ability to create meaningful work that will immensely impact our future of energy. From a marketing perspective, VEA is customer-obsessed which aligned to my values as a marketer who wants to work in a customer-centric environment and creating genuine connections with customers. Also, following my internship experience within the energy industry, it drew me to continue my journey in this field specifically with VEA as I resonated with its commitment to decarbonisation and net zero goals.