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At Toyota we celebrate individual differences, and we strive to create a workplace that not only gives equal opportunities to people of all backgrounds and abilities but supports them to reach their full potential. Afterall, our people are our greatest assets. We do this through employee community engagement, mentorship, development and recognition programs.
Together, we are Toyota.
Toyota Motor Corporation Australia is well-recognised for offering:
- Fully maintained motor vehicle including insurance excluding fuel
- Annual contribution to your private health insurance worth over $1,900
- Significant family vehicle lease and purchase discounts
- Flexible hours and workspaces, with a hybrid of working from home and in the office
- Wellness facilities – free onsite gym, end of trip facilities
- Free car parking and discounted onsite cafe
- Genuine career development: promotions, rotations and paid professional membership
- Paid volunteer days to support your community and matched workplace giving program
- 26 weeks paid primary carers leave, 8 weeks paid parental leave for secondary carers and Superannuation paid on unpaid Parental Leave
- Access to Toyota’s RewardsHub – explore, manage and customise your benefits to suit your lifestyle
What you’ll contribute to
An exciting opportunity for a Product Planning Specialist to join our Product Planning & Development division in a permanent full-time role.
Product Planning & Development division’s vision is to design, develop, and deliver unique global contributions that realise Ever Better Products for our customers, ensuring no one is left behind. This is achieved by enabling high‑quality contributions from all team members to drive sustained “tree‑ring” growth and support a successful transition to an innovative mobility company.
As a Product Planning Specialist (Passenger Vehicles), you will play a key role in shaping passenger and performance (Gazoo Racing) vehicle model line‑ups for Toyota, supporting the delivery of highly desirable products that drive sales performance, customer satisfaction, and strong outcomes for Toyota and its dealer network.
Primarily based in Altona North, with weekly travel to our Port Melbourne office and flexible work arrangements on offer.
How you’ll make an impact
- Implement Toyota product planning processes and procedures in line with established policies to support customer satisfaction, sales performance, and profitability objectives.
- Support the development and continuous improvement of product planning processes for Toyota vehicles and accessories to enhance product desirability and market outcomes.
- Contribute to the development of vehicle model line‑ups and grade specifications, leveraging market and product research to maximise customer and commercial appeal.
- Prepare and document findings, recommendations, and proposals for effective communication and decision‑making with key stakeholders.
- Provide regular project status updates, identifying progress, risks, and issues, and recommending actions to support successful delivery.
- Prepare and maintain accurate vehicle and product information, ensuring technical content and reporting systems support effective planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
Your attributes – If you’ve got one or more, we’d love to hear from you!
- Degree qualification in Engineering, Marketing, Commerce, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
- Demonstrated experience in product planning or marketing, within automotive or related industries
- Proven ability to manage stakeholders and negotiate outcomes in a complex, cross‑functional environment
- Experience in market research, cost planning, and financial analysis
- Sound understanding of automotive systems and technical terminology
- Knowledge of sales and marketing processes is desirable
Make your impossible, possible & apply today!
You’re welcome to find out more by visiting our careers page: www.toyota.com.au/careers. Applications close 19th November 2026
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use.
We are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements, so please let us know during the recruitment process if there are any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process and your preferred type of communication, and we will be in touch to discuss your requirements.
Toyota is an endorsed employer for all women; check out our benefits directly at WORK180.
We don’t require a cover letter or selection criteria to be addressed.
Come with us and help create the future.
Skills Required
- Degree in Engineering, Marketing, Commerce, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
- Demonstrated experience in product planning or marketing within automotive or related industries
- Ability to manage stakeholders and negotiate outcomes in a complex, cross-functional environment
- Experience in market research, cost planning, and financial analysis
- Understanding of automotive systems and technical terminology
- Knowledge of sales and marketing processes
What We Do
Toyota Motor Corporation is a global automotive industry leader manufacturing vehicles in 27 countries or regions and marketing the company’s products in over 170 countries and regions. Founded in 1937 and headquartered in Toyota City, Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation employs nearly 350,000 people globally.
