Digital Graduate Programme (Software Engineering)

Be part of reimaging energy  

At bp, we have one thing on our mind – the energy of tomorrow. We’re helping the world get to net zero with the ambition of being a net zero company by 2050 and our Graduates are integral to achieving this. As future leaders and technical experts, we need fresh thinking, curiosity, and a solution focus mindset to reimagine energy. That’s where you come in! 

About bp

We bring with us over 100 years of experience steeped in the world of energy. More than a century defined by two core commodities, oil and gas, brings us to a pivotal point where we are transforming from an international oil company producing resources to an integrated energy company delivering solutions for customers. We want to move fast but will do so with real discipline and care – keeping our focus on safety and performance while we transform, delivering long-term value for our stakeholders. Our Graduates help build an agile, innovative, and efficient bp; a purpose-driven, digitally enabled, fully integrated organization.  

We believe that on our best day we’re purposeful, we play to win and we care. It’s who we are. 

About the programme

A permanent employee from day one, you’ll be undergoing a world-class 3-year programme with choice, flexibility, and wellbeing at its heart. Our hybrid workplace will enable you to enjoy work-life balance as we place trust in our team to deliver results working from home and the office.  

Our extensive training, personalized learning journeys and career coaching will set you up for a long-lasting career. Our early careers programmes have been designed as part of bp’s long-term vision to support future renewable energy projects both locally and internationally.  

You’ll enjoy: 
 

• A ‘real job’ with ‘real accountability’ in two diverse role rotations with additional project experiences, tailored to build your capability
  
• The opportunity to work in different parts of the bp business to build your foundation skills ready for the commencement of the exciting Australia / Asia & Pacific strategic projects & just in time for your next career move 
• An immersive and supportive onboarding programme in your first few months providing the opportunity to build strong relationships with your cohort, a buddy to help guide your first weeks & a mentor to help with your long-term career goals  
• Quality formal and informal training and development activities that build your technical and non-technical skillset 
  
• The opportunity to build a strong network of local and international peers, senior leaders and technical experts who will help guide and mentor you through the programme & beyond
  
• A competitive salary package, access to fuel discount, bonus and share programme. 

As a Digital Graduate you...  

• Can rapidly grasp new concepts, achieve a high-level familiarity with new technologies and sense their application 
• Have had experience in life experimenting with technology, translating ideas and concepts into opportunities and successful technology adoptions 
• Strong entrepreneurial drive and curiosity; persistence in following up opportunities 
• Problem solving skills to meet demanding challenges that don’t readily lend themselves to traditional digital solutions 
• Are self-motivated with an enthusiastic and proactive, passionate approach to learn and inspire 
• Are an imaginative / creative problem solver 

Our previous digital graduates are now in all parts of the bp business. Some examples of the varied positions some of them are in now, Business Optimization Lead, Principal Portfolio Manager, Senior Software Engineer, Technology Manager.  

About you

You are passionate about reimagining energy for people and our planet. You’ll bring well-rounded life experience, and your strong academic results will be supported by some work experience, everything from customer service to industry experience is great! We know you’re early in your career – we don’t expect you to be an expert. 

To be eligible for this programme you are: 

 

• Will likely be studying a degree in computer science, computer/software engineering and/or, Information Technology 
• recently graduated or currently in your final year and graduating by December 2024 
• hold an Australian citizenship or permanent residency 

Location  

You will be based in our Melbourne, Docklands office.  

Other information    

Applications close at midnight on 31st March 2024.

Please note: you can apply to 1 bp early careers opportunity globally per academic year. If you make multiple applications within the same academic year then we will only process the first application you make, and you’ll be withdrawn from any subsequent applications.    

Within the education section please list all information for any degrees that you have studied or are currently studying.   

Please note that vacancies are filled on an ongoing basis after opening and we may close applications before the stated deadline. Therefore, we highly recommend you submit your application as early as possible to be considered for the opportunity of your choice. 

bp is an equal opportunity employer supporting inclusion and diversity in our workforce. bp encourages women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, Maori and/or Pasifika or Pacific Islands heritage and people of diverse backgrounds to apply.