Optus is one of Australia’s leading telecommunications providers, connecting over 11 million customers every day through mobile, broadband and digital services.

If you’re ready to launch a career that challenges you, grows you and opens doors you didn’t even know existed, the Optus Graduate Program is where you’ll thrive.

You’ll step into a permanent role from day one, rotate through three diverse teams, and build the skills, experience and confidence to make a meaningful impact.

If you want to make a real difference in a future‑focused organisation, Optus is the place to start.

About the program:

Our 2‑year Graduate Program is developed to set you up for long‑term success with:

A permanent full‑time role from day one, giving you stability and space to grow from the moment you join.
Three 8‑month rotations within your home business unit to build breadth, capability and confidence.
Real work, real ownership and real growth, as you contribute to meaningful projects and see your ideas come to life.
Access to leaders, mentors and a strong graduate community who support, guide and champion you throughout your journey.
A belief that fresh ideas fuel meaningful change, we’re looking for grads who are curious, collaborative, aware of risk and impact, and ready to say YES.

Program Business Units:

Group IT – Work across the full software development lifecycle, from analysis and design to development, testing, integration and delivery of innovative systems and platforms.
Networks – Learn how we design, build and operate the critical infrastructure that keeps Australia connected across mobile, fixed and enterprise services.
Security & Risk – Help protect our business, customers and communities while developing deep expertise in cyber resilience, security and risk management.
Operations & Analytics – Use data, automation and intelligent systems to tackle sophisticated problems and improve customer experiences and business performance.
Satellite – Contribute to projects shaping the future of space‑enabled connectivity across Australia and the region.
Enterprise Business – Partner with major organisations to deliver connectivity and digital solutions, helping to resolve complex customer challenges.
People & Culture – Build an exceptional employee experience by supporting talent, capability, culture and people‑focused initiatives.
Finance – Drive commercial performance and financial strategy through analysis, reporting and informed decision‑making.
Consumer – Create standout experiences for customers through customer insights, product innovation and service improvement.
Marketing & Corporate Affairs – Shape Optus’ brand, reputation and communications through impactful campaigns, content and storytelling.

To be eligible, you must:

Be 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 2024, 2025 or expect to complete your final subject by December 2026, inclusive of any internships or work experience placements required for graduation. 
Be available to commence full‑time in February 2027.
Be able to work primarily from our Macquarie Park campus in Sydney.

What’s in it for you?

Tailored learning journeys with hands‑on experience, plus one‑on‑one mentoring from industry leaders and coaching from former grads.
Competitive remuneration and great perks, including $80 monthly credit, 25% off Optus products and exclusive retail partner discounts.
Flexible working, with three days in the office and two days remote.
A vibrant, collaborative campus featuring cafes, a convenience store, chill‑out zones, GP, post office, gym plus a free Optus shuttle from Macquarie University Metro.
Generous leave policies, including ‘Connected Days’ to support your wellbeing, family, culture or community.
Further development opportunities through Optus U micro‑credentials developed with La Trobe and Macquarie Universities.
Opportunities to build connections through employee‑led networks including Culture Connect, Elevate Women, Disability Network and Express Yourself (LGBTQIA+).
24/7 wellbeing support, with free access to counselling in person, by phone, SMS or video.

At Optus, we are strengthened by others and that means valuing diversity and saying ‘yes’ to embracing individual differences. We are committed to ensuring that our application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, individuals with a disability, individuals identifying as being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals who may have served in the armed forces or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also want to do our best to make our recruitment process inclusive. If you require any adjustments or accessibility support to participate fairly and equitably in the recruitment process, please email AccessibleRecruitment@optus.com.au or call 1800 309 170.

For more information on Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Optus, please visit https://www.optus.com.au/about/inclusion-diversity

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