Optus

Optus Graduate Program IT

Tomorrow is ours to create.

  • Software engineering

  • Full-time

  • Office | Sydney, NSW, Australia

  • Visa sponsorship · No

  • Entry Level · A role for someone with underlying potential, good motivation and ability to learn. Typically no direct experience is required.

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Why Optus

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As one of the largest telecommunications companies in Australia, Optus provides mobile, telephony, internet, satellite, entertainment and business network services to more than 10 million customers each day.

Our mobile network reaches 98.5 per cent of the Australian population and we are committed to constantly delivering new technologies that will connect more Australians to their friends, families and businesses. We offer a range of pre- and post-paid mobile plans allowing customers to choose a plan that best suits their data and price needs for themselves and their families.

Optus is more than just a telco, providing exclusive premium entertainment and sport content across a range of platforms. Whether at you’re at home or on-the-go, you can catch up on the latest TV shows and movies, get closer to the games and players you love with Optus Sport or be the first with tunes on your favourite streaming service and score backstage access to artists with Optus Music.

As we move into the next generation, Optus will continue to invest in our people, our communities, our networks and a sustainable future to help create a better and more connected future for Australians.

About the role

**About Our Program ** Our 2-year Graduate Program is a full time, permanent role from day one.  It is uniquely designed to equip you with the experience, knowledge and networks that will empower you to succeed! Our Graduate program is divided into distinctive streams and will see our graduates undertaking 3 rotations every 8 months, in different teams of their home business units within the following programs:    **Technology Program: **

  • **IT ** Our IT branches include rotations where you will work in teams that design, develop, deliver, and enhance software products, systems and platforms. It has functions across all parts of the software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, development, testing, integration, implementation, maintenance, and retirement. 
  • **Networks **  Our Networks branches include rotations where you will work with teams that manage the planning and design of technical facilities to support Optus services as well as performance of Optus Transport Network, which underpins the delivery of voice, data and video content to both fixed broadband and mobile customers right across Australia. 
  • **Satellite ** Qualifications and Certificates accepted but not limited to - Network Engineering, IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Aerospace engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering and Space Engineering.

    **Corporate Program  **

  • Enterprise Business 
  • People & Culture 
  • Finance 
  • Customer Success 
  • Customer Solutions  Qualifications and Certificates accepted but not limited to - Business, Commerce, HR, Business, Finance and Accounting

  **Eligibility Criteria **  We know the best ideas come from curious collaborators, unique voices, and positive game changers. Optus Graduate program allows for skills to be nurtured not expected. To be eligible for our program, you will need to meet the following criteria: 

  • You are an Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident 
  • Have completed an Advanced Diploma, Bachelor's degree (or higher) or TAFE Certificate level qualification in 2023, 2024 or expect to complete your final subject by December 2025, inclusive of any internships or work experience placements required for graduation. 
  • Be willing to work predominantly from our Macquarie Park campus in Sydney 
  • Be available to commence in February 2026

    **What’s in it for you? ** Some perks to look forward to include: 

  • Curated learning journeys completed alongside your cohort 
  • Supportive mentorship from our skilled leaders 
  • Peer to peer coaching from a former Graduate 
  • Flexible working options through our Blended Ways of Working approach 
  • Competitive salary package, Discounts on Optus products & services ($80 monthly credit and 25% discount on all Optus plans). 
  • Unlock additional benefits to over 400 retailers Australia-wide including Iconic, Mimco, Estėe Lauder & Nine West 
  • Join our employee networks such as Express Yourself, Yarn & Elevate – Elevate is our employee network creating an inclusive community to empower & elevate women.

  

What you'll be responsible for

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    Testing and QA

    Ensure high quality work by testing code meets the requirements

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    Backend application development

    Develop, test, and maintain software applications

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    Frontend Application Development

    Develop, test, and maintain the user-side elements of a website or app

Skills you'll need

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    Collaboration

    Works with others by being open, clear in communication and listening to achieve goals

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    Numerical problem solving

    Works with numerical information and performs mathematical calculations to solve problems

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    Attention to detail

    Accurately identifies and rectifies discrepancies or errors that exists in information and deliverables

Meet the team

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