2027 Optus Graduate Program

Why Optus? 

Optus connects more than 11 million Australians every day through mobile, broadband and digital services. If you’re looking to begin your career in a place that offers genuine development, meaningful work and long-term opportunity, the Optus Graduate Program is crafted to set you up for success. 

From day one, you’ll step into a permanent fulltime role, rotate across diverse teams, and gain the skills and confidence to make a real contribution to the future of technology and customer experience in Australia. 

About the Program 

Our two-year Graduate Program is developed to help you grow your capability, broaden your experience and thrive in a supportive environment. You’ll have access to: 

• A permanent fulltime role from your first day, providing stability and room to develop. 

• Three 8-month rotations across your business area to help you build capability and explore different pathways. 

• Meaningful projects where your work contributes to outcomes for customers, communities and colleagues. 

• Support from leaders, mentors and a strong graduate community to guide your development and help you succeed. 

• A culture that values fresh thinking, collaboration and an awareness of risk, impact and accountability. 

Eligibility 

To be considered, 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 able to commence fulltime in February 2027. 

• Available to work primarily from our Macquarie Park campus in Sydney. 

Graduate Program Business Units 

Choose a pathway aligned with your interests and future ambitions: 

• IT – Contribute across the software development lifecycle and build innovative products and platforms. 

• Networks – Learn how we develop, build and own the full cycle of infrastructure that keeps Australia connected. 

• Security & Risk – Develop skills in cyber resilience and risk management, helping safeguard our business and customers. 

• Operations & Analytics – Use data, automation and intelligent systems to tackle complex problems and enhance performance. 

• Satellite – Work on projects shaping the future of space enabled connectivity. 

• Enterprise & Business – Partner with major organisations to deliver connectivity and digital solutions. 

• People & Culture – Strengthen the employee experience through culture, talent and capability initiatives. 

• Finance – Support commercial performance through analysis, reporting and strategic insights. 

• Consumer – Help improve customer experiences through product innovation, insights and service uplift. 

• Marketing & Corporate Affairs – Shape brand, reputation and communications through campaigns and storytelling. 

What Else You’ll Gain 

• Tailored learning and hands on experience, plus one-on-one mentoring and coaching. 

• Competitive remuneration and perks including a monthly $80 credit, 25% off Optus products and additional corporate partner discounts. 

• Hybrid working: three days on campus, two days remote. 

• A modern, vibrant campus with cafes, chillout spaces, a gym and a free shuttle from Macquarie University Metro. 

• Generous leave policies, including Connected Days to support wellbeing, culture, community and family. 

• Access to employee networks including Culture Connect, Elevate Women, Yarn First Nations, Disability Network and Express Yourself. 

• Around the clock wellbeing support, including free counselling services across phone, SMS, video and in person.