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Grad Name: Joanna
Degree: Bachelor of Science, Astronomy & Astrophysics
Position: Senior Spacecraft Engineer
With the Optus Graduate Program you can shoot for the stars, literally. Just ask Senior Spacecraft Engineer Joanna, who turned her love for all things celestial into a job she can't get enough of.
On the graduate program:
“I always thought working with satellites was only for aerospace engineers, but the grad program really changed my perspective of what was possible.”
Best career opportunity:
“Travelling to Singapore on the Singtel Exchange program to visit their satellites and share learnings and ideas.”
Excitement for the future:
“The space industry in Australia is really gaining momentum. There's so much potential to grow as technology advances.”
Grad Name: Billy
On the grad program:
I really appreciated how the grad program allowed me to try different roles and embrace new experiences. It was comforting to know I wasn’t locked into one path – it gave me the freedom to explore and find my purpose.
Best career opportunity:
Leading the acknowledgment of country initiative across all Optus retail stores – a decade-long goal that I was proud to help achieve.
Excitement for the future:
I’m excited to continue making an impact blending my passions for creativity and purpose-driven work – in both my marketing role and my role as co-chair of the YARN employee network.
Grad Name: Lexi
On the grad program:
The grad program at Optus was my bridge into Australian culture. It wasn’t just a job – it was where I found my community and learned to say yes to new challenges.
Best career opportunity:
Building a chatbot that connected AI with Optus systems. It was amazing to see how my work could impact customers directly.
Excitement for the future:
I’m excited to deepen my knowledge in networks and maybe even pivot to a platform engineering role – there’s so much room to grow at Optus.