About the program

Our two-year program is designed to provide you with an in-depth knowledge of Optus while expanding your personal and professional capabilities. We aim to fast-track your development and prepare you for a career in your area of specialisation. Our program includes:

• Comprehensive induction at our award-winning sustainable Sydney campus
• Up to four 6-month job rotations in different parts of Optus and our subsidiaries
• Extensive training in core skills such as project management, time management, conflict resolution, communication and presentation skills, and personal resilience
• Additional targeted training in your specific discipline, e.g. finance, marketing, etc.
• Opportunities to create and lead community programs with our charity partners
• Mentoring from senior leaders who can help shape and guide your career.

Hear from some of our current graduates:

Eligibility and selection

Optus is interested in recruiting graduates into the following parts of our business:

• Marketing
• Finance/Accounting
• Information Technology
• Networks
• Human Resources
• Sales
• Strategy
• Optus Business subsidiaries – Alphawest and Uecomm

The minimum requirement is a bachelor’s degree. Most candidates will be completing their final year of study and looking to move into their first full-time role. However, we do also consider candidates who have graduated some time ago and have relevant job experience.

Graduates go through a series of interviews, assessments and group activities to be selected. Successful candidates are offered a fixed term agreement and a competitive salary, with access to all the benefits of a permanent full-time employee including product discounts. Transition to a permanent role with Optus at the end of the program is based on performance and the availability of a suitable role.

Optus is strongly committed to workplace diversity. We encourage applications from graduates with diverse backgrounds, including indigenous graduates and those with disabilities.

The program is open to Australian citizens and permanent residents only.

Next steps

Applications for the 2012 program have closed.

We will commence recruiting for the 2013 program in mid-2012. In the meantime, please contact us if you have questions about the program, or to register your interest.

Ask a question or register your interest for the 2013 program.