DXC Technology Graduate Programs

When students ask us “What does DXC Technology do?” we like to keep it simple: we support businesses with technology solutions.

DXC runs mission-critical systems with the latest technology innovations to deliver better business outcomes and new levels of performance, competitiveness and experiences for our customers.

The disruptions of 2020 have impacted organisations around the world.  The workplace has changed in ways no one could have imagined.  We are proud that we continue to help our customers, and their people, adapt with services, technology and support. Read some of our stories here.

As the IT landscape continues to change, we’re adapting our strategy and focus to deliver innovative solutions, speed and scale to meet new customer challenges. From modernising IT, optimising data architectures, making sure everything is secure to providing a seamless digital experience across the banking, communications, manufacturing, retail, energy and utilities sectors and more – our projects are diverse and exciting!

By the numbers

• 130 000+ employees
• ~6000 clients
• 60+ years of delivery innovation to customers
• 200+ partners
• 70+ countries

DXC is ever changing and growing and with this comes a vibrant agile and adaptive culture based on a solid foundation of collaboration. If you’re motivated to deliver results and committed to providing exceptional customer experience, you will fit in at DXC.

For more information about DXC in Australia and New Zealand, please visit dxc.technology/au and dxc.technology/nz.

Kick start your career with a company that is passionate about developing and nurturing talented individuals in a high-performance culture.

We offer:

• A stimulating 12-month program with a company that is well positioned to grow and deliver true innovation and value to our customers
• Opportunities to collaborate with senior leaders on various projects
• Ongoing training and development 
• A dedicated people manager and buddy to help guide and support you from Day 1
• A variety of social and cultural activities to extend your networking and team building skills

You will embark on a structured 12-month program with on-the-job training, access to a broad range of self-paced online courses to further develop your skills and knowledge in the areas that interest you, plus, opportunities to build your network and get hands-on experience on real projects with prestigious customers. We strive to provide a supportive environment for our graduates to ensure you maximise your full potential with your manager, buddy and the wider graduate community right by your side.

Don’t just take our words for it! Hear from our past and current graduates about their graduate journey. 

Shiva | Associate Business Analyst, PhD in Human Computer Interactions

The DXC graduate program provides a great opportunity to learn and grow while working on client projects. The best part is that you are surrounded by experts and colleagues who are happy to help and support you. My tip is to never be afraid to ask questions.

Anna | Associate Technical Consultant, Bachelor of Engineering/ Bachelor of Arts

As a graduate I had the opportunity to jump into ‘real’ work from day one. The program provided me with the flexibility to learn a variety of professional roles through experience and I feel that my initiative is rewarded.

Andy | Associate Application Delivery, Bachelor of Business Information Systems

Being put on projects has provided me with the valuable experience of witnessing the inception of a huge organisation's digital transformation. As an application analyst, I've been provided with the experience to work with enterprise data management technologies first-hand as well as collaborate with a multitude of other companies. Throughout my journey at DXC, I have been constantly learning new things from my supportive team and mentors and am excited to see where things go next.  

Shannon | Associate Project Management, Bachelor of Biomedical Science

DXC has provided me with an opportunity that would be scarcely found anywhere else. My journey as a Project Manager has only just begun, and I am eager to learn more, engaging in new experiences every day with project stakeholders, including external customers. Overcoming the challenges, I face as a team is one of the most rewarding experiences and I am looking forward to the new experiences to come!

To see more graduate testimonials, please click here.

We believe every graduate is unique and our aim is to help you build a solid foundation in your professional career, apply your learnings, and discover new possibilities.

In addition to DXC’s transformation, our customers’ organisations are constantly transforming, and our grads will have the opportunity to work on projects and initiatives they wouldn’t otherwise be exposed to. 

Your journey starts from Day 1.

You will take part in a structured induction program where you will have the opportunity to meet other graduates from your cohort across Australia and New Zealand and undertake training to get you up to speed with the DXC environment and build your interpersonal skills.

As a grad, you will join a diverse team who are passionate about making a difference for our customers and society. You will contribute to real projects while learning from industry experts and senior leaders in the field. There are endless learning opportunities for you to grow professionally and personally. 

What we are looking for?

We want to bring in new perspectives and different ways of thinking! We welcome graduates from ALL disciplines to apply.

Key qualities we look for in a graduate:

• Excellent and effective communicator with attention to detail
• Passionate combined with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Desire to learn from others
• To be proactive and take initiative
• A team player who works wells with different stakeholders
• Not afraid to push boundaries and challenge the status quo

DXC encourages our people to think outside the box and try new things, even if that means failing.
Seelan Nayagam, Vice President and General Manager, Asia Pacific

Eligibility requirements (Australia):

• An Australian citizen or a permanent resident
• In the final year of your degree or have completed your university studies within three years at the time of your application (2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021)

Eligibility requirements (New Zealand):

• A New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident
• In the final year or have completed your university degree or Polytechnic diploma within three years at the time of your application (2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021)
• Must have completed all course requirements no later than January 2022

Whether you are a tech enthusiast or someone who just wants to make an impact on people’s lives – join the DXC journey in shaping the future of tomorrow. 

Are you ready? We invite you to take the challenge. Join our passionate team and thrive with DXC. 

Applications closes on 12 April 2021, 11:59pm (AEST) / 17 May 2021 (NZDT). Don’t miss out! Apply today.

We look forward to reviewing your application.

To learn more about the DXC Graduate Program in Australia and New Zealand, please visit dxc.technology/au/gradprogram and dxc.technology/nz/gradprogram

February 2020 Cohort at induction.

Our application process is made up of five stages:

1. Submit an online application

Submit your application online with your cover letter, resume, academic transcript and proof of Australian citizenship or permanent residency.

Opening dates (Australia): 16 February 2021 – 12 April 2021
Opening dates (New Zealand): 6 April 2021 – 17 May 2021

Apply today!

TOP TIP: Make sure your CV is up to date with your latest achievements, we don’t want to miss out on knowing all about you and what you have to offer!

2. Online testing

Once we’ve received your application, we’ll review your CV and cover letter for eligibility and suitability for our graduate roles. If you are successful, you’ll progress to the online gamified based assessment stage.

TOP TIP: Set some time for yourself to go through some practice online assessments. Find a quiet space to avoid or limit distractions.

3. Video interview

We want to get to know you! If you’ve “wowed” us with your online assessment results, we’ll invite you to a video interview with one of our recruiters.

TOP TIP: Practice makes perfect! Do some practice interviews with your family and friends, and get constructive feedback on how you can improve.  

4. Assessment Centre

Successful candidates will be invited to attend our Assessment Centre. This is an opportunity for you to get to know us, learn more about the role and meet some of our business leaders. Take the opportunity to ask questions and get to know the DXC team. Note: Follow-up interviews after the assessment centre may be required for some roles.

The Assessment Centre is generally conducted in the following way:

• A group activity – this is a chance to network with your peers and put your great minds together to conceptualise some awesome ideas!
• 1 on 1 interview with a member from your potential team – we want to get to know you and what interests you. 
• A written activity – there is no pre-work to be done for this, we just want to see you in action.

TOP TIP: Just be yourself and let your personality shine. 

5. Offer

Congratulations! You are now part of the team. Once you have received your formal offer, we will send you a welcome pack to help you prepare for your induction where you will have the opportunity to meet your fellow graduates and senior leaders.

Trisha Biswas

What are your areas of responsibility?

I have just started my second rotation and am currently working in the Project Management Office (PMO). My main responsibilities include sending out, tracking, and filing invoicing and helping out with administrative tasks with the account. I am finding it is a great way to learn about how things work in the PMO before starting actual project management work.

Can you describe a typical work day? What was the last thing you worked on?

My day usually starts off with checking my emails and making sure I am actioning them accordingly. Some mornings I can have five new emails, sometimes 20+. Some days I can have a full schedule of back-to-back meetings, whilst others can be really quiet. Balancing my tasks is all about time management.

What are the career prospects with your job? / Where could you or others in your position go from here? 

This job can help me further my career in project management. I can be a project coordinator, project manager or even a director in project management by continuing on this career path.

Could someone with a different background do your job?

100% yes. I had no knowledge of project management prior to starting the graduate program. The best part of the DXC’s program is that no matter what your university background is, there is an area where you can fit in. 

What do you love the most about your job? 

I am really enjoying the journey, make the most out of learning the small tasks. If I can understand those, it will be easier with the bigger tasks. 

What’s the biggest limitation of your job? 

I’d say the biggest limitation has been COVID. Working from home has its benefits - a lot of them - but I feel I’ve missed out on the social aspect of working in the office. There are things that are easier to do, and asking for help is always much easier when you’re face to face.

Which three pieces of advice would you give to a current university student?

• Never be afraid to ask for help, it doesn’t make you weak, it means you are open to learning new skills
• Make the most out of what you do, see the fun side of little things where possible. There are so many possibilities out there, who knows what path you will take, it’s not always the end goal, it’s the journey that counts
• Don’t lose yourself in your work, make sure you still give yourself time to turn off from work, destress and relax

Abhishek Gupta

Associate SAP Security Consultant

About me

My educational background is a mix of Engineering, Business, Management, Social Work and Political Science. I completed a Master of Business Administration and Master of Marketing Management at the Australian National University. 

The DXC Technology Graduate Program has allowed me to incorporate my key interests and skills. As part of the program, I have already experienced two diverse rotations: 

• An Associate SAP Consultant providing technical advisory and consulting services to a large Public Sector customer
• In my current role as a SAP Security, Governance, Risk & Compliance, and Identity Management Consultant, I am providing advice on establishing and maintaining compliance with information security frameworks for a Public Sector customer’s systems

Can you describe a typical workday?

My day-to-day work involves effectively communicating SAP System Access Authorizations to contractors and staff members. 

I also develop technical documentation along with daily, weekly, and monthly reports, and help to conduct audits of third-party security assessments, system security architecture and designs to ensure compliance with security legislation, policies and standards.

What are the career prospects with your job? 

A career in the SAP Security domain which is exciting to me. As a graduate the chances of getting a break in consulting improves if you ensure you do the necessary training and attain the right certifications.

Could someone with a different background do your job?

100%, your background should not matter if you have the motivation and passion for learning. You should always ask questions but also be an active listener and communicate well.

What do you love the most about your job?

The thing I love most about my job is the opportunity to work on-site with one of our biggest public sector customers and being exposed to several different domain functions that allow me to expand my capabilities. I also love that I get the flexibility to be creative and the support I get from my peers and seniors along with a good work life balance.

Which piece of advice would you give to a current university student?

• Always be curious to learn
• Put 100 % into your research about the role and career you see yourself getting into 
• Don’t be shy, speak up for yourself and ask questions, attend virtual or in-campus graduate fairs and talk to representatives.

Wanshu Li

Associate Release Manager

What are your areas of responsibility?

In my team we have different shifts. We rotate each week to plan and deploy changes to the customer’s systems. Based on the changes’ deployment windows, we have shifts for weekday, weeknight and weekend planning and deployment.

Can you describe a typical work day? 

Every day I start by remotely connecting into the customer’s network. I check emails first and then participate in team meetings to catch up on any urgent or important tasks. The most recent task I worked on was providing support to team members on other shifts to ensure work was covered during team training.

What are the career prospects with your job? 

Release management is part of the end phrase of the project delivery. Good release managers know the project and the customer well. It is important to learn as much as you can if you want to be a good project manager.

Could someone with a different background do your job?

Yes. Although it’s good to have some IT background, the well-structured on-the-job training allows people from different backgrounds to be successful. However, if want to be a good release manager, some understanding  of IT infrastructure and management is needed.

What do you love the most about your job? 

The thing I love the most is my release management team. Since no two projects are the same, I am often faced with new challenges. However, my team is very supportive and provide good training and explain things well. I also enjoy the moment when changes have been deployed and successfully signed off.

What’s the biggest limitation of your job? 

There are shifts where we rotate to support after hours deployment. However, my team is very supportive of my graduate training and only schedule me for business as usual shifts.  Therefore, I am able to work in the release team whilst at the same time undertaking my general project management graduate training. My team trust me to work on big and important changes, which involve a lot of responsibilities. This gives me a sense of belonging and the chance to enjoy the achievement when work has been done successfully.

Which piece of advice would you give to a current university student? 

• Don’t be afraid to ask. We all start from new, no one knows everything from the beginning. Just ask, you will be surprised how friendly and supportive your teammates are. 
• Take the initiative. Ask for more work if you are available. Although you are new and know very little about the position, always take the initiative to ask for more work and training if you are available. This will give you more opportunities to do you to better support your team.

Jack Crampton

Associate Professional Sales Solutions

What are your areas of responsibility?

Within the pre-sales team, I am responsible for formulation and pricing of Oracle IT solutions to meet the business requirements of customers. I am also involved in statement of work creation, liaising with both internal teams and customers and responding to varying customer requests.

Can you describe a typical work day?

I am currently involved in the pricing of Oracle applications support for a major Australian bank. This involves understanding the customer’s requirements and formulating a solution that enables strong growth for the client. I am also involved in an organisational transformation task, bringing to life a dev-ops model, and aligning our capability within the customer services space to better place our offerings for clients. 

What are the career prospects with your job?

Sales solutions provides a broad base for those looking to experience an end-to-end sales process. Opportunities within sales, operations, and delivery are those which excite me as I move forward in my career. 

Could someone with a different background do your job?

Yes, we have a variety of roles for those with business, technical and engineering skills.

What do you love the most about your job?

I enjoy the critical thinking aspects of this role and the ability to develop solutions that will have a positive impact for our customers. I also enjoy liaising with our customers and forming relationships. 

What’s the biggest limitation of your job?

Our team is small but mighty. The workload during its peak ensures that the days are very busy, however, the support of the team to accomplish tasks exceeds my expectations every day.

Which piece of advice would you give to a current university student?

• Get involved in everything and give 110% to what you do
• Don’t be afraid to fail/take risks as this will ultimately make you stronger
• Check up on friends and family (especially during these times) 

Meet Chris from Melbourne, a Graduate from the DXC Consulting team! Coming from a Business Law background, DXC has allowed him to take on different projects in diverse roles as a Business Consultant.

Chris Gordon

Business Consultant

7.20 AM

Alarm goes off. I hit snooze to let my mind get out of the sleepy haze.

7.30 AM

Alarm goes off again, I grab my phone and check the notifications, replying to any messages from overnight. Jump out of bed and have a shower, then get ready while listening to the morning news podcasts.

8.00 AM

Head out the door with my housemate who travels into the city for work at the same time I do.

8.05 AM

Catch the tram, hoping that it isn’t a sardine can simulator and that I can have at least some space to reply to any emails that have come through overnight or that morning.

8.30 AM

Get off at my stop and walk into the office and go to the kitchen to have breakfast with friends that get in early as well. Generally, I’ll have some muesli and yoghurt and of course, coffee. I like to max out the strength setting on the coffee machine.

9.00 AM

I head down the stairs to my desk, I work in the digital transformation team working with cool tech. To start off with, I map out the day ahead in my note book with my to do list. I then continue work on an excel application I’m making for a client to input information that will convert it into code for an app that the team is currently creating. Even though I didn’t do IT at uni, writing codes in excel pretty much makes me a developer, right? Right!? Ok, maybe not. But at least it’s something a little bit different that I can challenge myself with.

11.00 AM

I have a meeting to discuss the outline and objectives of a pitch the team will do for a client. As we have offices all over Australia we use physical meeting spaces as well as skype to talk with colleagues in offices down the road and interstate. I always take my notebook in meetings to jot down the key points, it’s always handy to take notes to refer to later, it also helps shift straight to the action points post-meeting.

12.00 PM

I get started on forming the pitch to the client. This one is for the uses of augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) in their industry. I’m devising ways the client could commercialise AR, and the ways in which it could be implemented to improve their organisation. This is the part of consulting that I love; coming up with business solutions for clients.

1.00 PM

Lunch time!! One of my favourite parts of the day simply because food! If I haven’t brought food from home I’ll generally go around the corner to a small sandwich shop that does tasty sandwich baguettes for $4.50, or as they say; for the price of just one coffee! I then go and sit outside with friends and hang out while we eat. Most of the time I don’t take the full hour for lunch unless I’m going to a sit-down lunch.

1.45 PM

I go upstairs to the kitchen and get the mid-day coffee before returning to my desk. I check the to do list I made in the morning to see what else needs to be done. I get started on a graphic plan for our team. In my spare time I like to make graphics in illustrator and use InDesign and photoshop for various projects I’m doing. I started using illustrator in my internal work and the team liked it so it’s now being utilised on client engagements. It was one of the things which I worked on when looking for work which I saw as a value add which has now flowed on into my professional work (that’s a tip to build skills in things you enjoy in your spare time).

3.30 PM

Time to check the to do list again. I have two parts to the to do list, one for today and one for ongoing. I work on the ongoing list whenever I finish the work I’ve scheduled for that day or to take a break and clear my head from a task I’m on. It helps to always have something to do and generally contains projects that I’ve initiated myself. One of the things that I learned since starting, is to do something and then ask my managers opinion on it later. It helps to have a formed idea presented (even in draft form) so that it can be conveyed and understood in an efficient manner rather than just describing concepts. For my ongoing project, I’m creating a plan that I believe currently improves the way we are doing something. We’re encouraged to challenge the status quo if it’s a positive change so it’s fun to embrace that.

4.00 PM

Afternoon coffee time! I head upstairs to the kitchen to take a quick break and stretch the legs. While I’m up there I catch up on news and messages. I take about 10 minutes out before heading back down.

4.10 PM

I get back onto the excel spread sheet I started on in the morning. I’m now building and testing through a json validator, finding the errors, fixing the errors, hoping the fixes worked, checking and continuing until it’s error free! Generally, when I get on a roll with things I like to finish at an end point where I won’t need to go back and regain my thought process when I pick it up again. Sometimes this means I stay back a bit later, but when I’m enjoying my work and getting stuff done, it’s satisfying.

6.00 PM

Pack up for the day and head to the tram to go home. Put my headphones in and listen to some music or a comedy podcast. 

6.30 PM

Arrive home, get changed into comfy clothes and chill out on the couch for a bit chatting with my house mates about the day.

7.00 PM

Get started on cooking dinner. I’m the cook for the apartment but I like my housemates to tell me what they want to eat to save me from having to come up with something each night. My favourite food to cook is pasta because it’s easy to make something tasty and doesn’t take much time and you can then sit on the couch comfortably with a bowl in hand. We’ve also started enjoying a bit of wine in the evenings so depending on our mood, we’ll open a bottle and watch the latest episode of whatever we’re watching on Netflix (how original, I know).

9.30 PM

Jump on the computer and do a bit of work with an online racing simulator community that I co-founded. I’m a racing and sports nut so Formula 1 and Football (Go Dogs!) occupies a fair bit of my time.

10.30 PM

Iron any shirts that are needed for the next day and then wind down for bed.

12.00 AM

Hit the hay, set the alarm(s) and lights out.

The DXC Technology Corporate Responsibility program fosters our company's growth by promoting and increasing the value of DXC to our shareholders, customers, communities and employees. Read more about our Corporate Responsibility.

Dandelion Program:

The DXC Dandelion Program provides an environment that supports and celebrates the talents and skills of people on the autism spectrum, helping individuals build valuable skills to pursue a career in information technology. Find out more.

So, what’s great about us?

Ongoing training and development

We offer additional learning opportunities upon completion of the graduate program designed to develop your critical thinking, career management and influencing skills.  

Our graduates also have the opportunity to complete job-related certifications such as AWS, Salesforce and many more through DXC Partner Network Training.  

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive corporate culture. Our strength lies in valuing differences, encouraging input from all perspectives and uniting teams around common goals. We encourage our employees to embrace their identities and the diverse cultures represented by their colleagues, customers and local communities.

Employee Benefits Program

Our [email protected] program provides employee discounts to an extensive range of discounts and benefits covering leisure and lifestyle needs. Offers include discounts on automotive, health and beauty, leisure and entertainment, travel and accommodation and many more.

Employee recognition – the power of THANK YOU

Taking care of our people is at the heart of what we do. Our DXC Recognition platform allows you to be recognised by your colleagues for your hard work, dedication and innovation when going above and beyond to serve our people and our customers. 

Casual Fridays

Every Friday, employees wear smart casual to the office and have the opportunity to partake indrinks after work supplied by DXC. It is not only a great opportunity to catch up with your fellow graduates, but also to meet the wider DXC community and to build your networks.  During COVID-19, employees have taken part in virtual catch-ups. 

Regional Leadership Council

We want to bring people together! We have a dedicated Regional Leadership Council in each location to organise social events for employees and promote health and wellbeing in the office. In the past, events have included a games night, trivia night, marathon, Friday night live, morning teas and many more! 

Graduation

We host a graduation ceremony every year to celebrate our grads milestone and achievements.

WE ARE PROUD OF OUR INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE CULTURE.

At DXC, we see inclusion and diversity as primary catalysts for our business success. We encourage our employees to embrace their identities and the diverse cultures represented by their colleagues, customers and local communities.

DXC Dandelion Program: Empowering people with autism

The DXC Dandelion Program provides an environment that supports and celebrates the talents and skills of people on the autism spectrum, helping individuals build valuable skills to pursue a career in information technology.

“The job provides a purpose: You’re looking forward to getting up in the morning, to going to work. It is challenging, yes, sometimes stressful, but in the end, I know that I’ve done good.” — DXC Dandelion Program trainee

First Nation communities are very important to DXC. In Australia, we are aiming to improve societal outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, by increasing employment opportunities, building partnerships with First Nations (Indigenous) businesses and investing in First Nations education and community activities.

We have developed our DXC Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) to support our Program, with a RAP Working Group and a Steering Committee.

DXC Arena becomes the home of Northern Territory Cricket

NT Cricket and DXC announced a partnership, focused on supporting the development of Territory players and including sponsorship of NT Cricket's annual Imparja Cup. DXC will also develop a centre of excellence in the NT as a hub for innovation, skills development and delivery of services. Learn more.

Technology support through the DXC Community Technology Enablement Program

DXC is developing a consortium including Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Indigenous Banking Team and Supply Nation certified Willyama Services ICT to provide refurbished laptops to schools in rural areas, starting with the Yass High School Indigenous Students Program. The program aims to empower First Nations children, help support their studies and create interest in, and opportunities through, technology.

To learn more about DXC’s First Nation Program, visit our website.