Optus
Optus is on the search for the highest calibre of graduates to be our future leaders and innovators. As we move from a traditional telco to a content-driven multimedia and technology organisation, we need strong talented individuals to help move us toward the future. As a graduate, you will have the opportunity to shape the tomorrow of Optus.
The role
Our 2-year Graduate program offers career development opportunities and we actively encourage further growth within our organisation as you complete the program. It's a fun, rewarding experience that will accelerate your personal and professional development, providing you a platform to fulfil your goals. We want to challenge you and ensure you contribute from day one and make an impact to our business.
You'll complete a rotational program within your business unit. Rotations help you to learn about different parts of your business area, build more connections, further develop skills, and decide where you can take your career next. You will complete 3 rotations of 8 months each.
At the end of your graduate program, you'll be supported to transition into a role which best suits your capabilities and interests.
What you will need to have
People are the heart of Optus and we are looking for graduates who feel the same. This means we are looking for customer-focused individuals who rise up to the challenge and say 'Yes'. You will need to be a team-player and have a willingness to succeed.
We are looking for graduates across a range of degree types including, but not limited to; Engineering, Science, IT/ICT, Cyber Security, Computer Science, Commence, Business, Accounting, Finance, Marketing and Human Resources.
You will need to be a graduate that has graduated in the last two years with a minimum credit average mark to be eligible for this opportunity.
What we will offer you
We offer personal development, mentoring and formal on-the-job training, as well as an attractive salary and benefits package. Working on our campus in Macquarie Park, Sydney – you'll have heavily subsidised travel options to and from our campus and Sydney CBD, flexible work hours, onsite gym memberships, cafes, markets and big discounts on Optus products and services.
Check out the video below to hear from our amazing Wazma (Waz) Rawan, Graduate Manager and our current graduates sharing their experience of the program
Find out more on our careers page.
At Optus, we know tomorrow is ours to create. Are you with us? Applications close Monday, 19th August 2019.
Optus believes in the strength of a vibrant, diverse and inclusive workforce where backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people help us innovate and create strong connections with our customers.
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Engineering & Mathematics +more
- Bachelor or higher
About the employer
Optus AU
4.3
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Technology
Optus offers a flying start to your career.
Pros and cons of working at Optus AU
Pros
The people and the meaningful work.
At Optus flexibility and support would be the best things about working. The amount of support that I get including mentorship, training and education really helps me in finding my way through my career and my life, the flexibility to choose what I want to do, and also when I come to work (within reason) really puts me at ease every morning when I wake up.
The best thing about Optus is the great work culture and the awesome opportunities available to graduates. The two year graduate program really allows you to explore all the different areas of the industry as you progress through the four rotations. You can even do a rotation overseas if you wish! But one thing that really stands out is the quality people who you get to interact with in the projects day by day - it makes you look forward to getting up in the morning!
Work life balance initiatives and culture are great. I have also enjoyed working in the teams I have worked with.
The rotational program is really great. I'm still not sure what area of HR I want to specialise in so it gives me a great way to try out my options before settling into a team. There's also an opportunity to rotate internationally which is exciting! Optus as a culture is just amazing as well. We have entertainment on campus (yep, campus) every week, and so many free events it's always fun. My first rotation also had me working on projects which were then launched to the entire company so its high profile work that keeps you really engaged!
Cons
Red tape: as with all big organisations there are a lot of internal control measures that are in place, which means that to get things done, I need to get approval from a lot of people.
The previous outsourcing model in some work groups means there is a skill gap and it can be challenging when trying to have fast turnaround on new initiatives.
Sometimes the systems are hard to understand or can be overly and unnecessarily convoluted making simple tasks harder.
Optus is a large business so has to deal with the red tape delays I imagine most other large companies are dealing with. There's often a lot of different levels or individuals who need to sign off on actions which can take a lot of time. We're also very bound by SingTel in a lot of our decision making and systems which can be frustrating, particularly in times of change.
Slight minus would be working out at North Ryde away from your friends who work in the city, however the campus is amazing with restaurants and bars, and the company is great at organising social events, which more than makes up for it.