JDS Graduate Programs

Develop your commercial capability and acumen and join the world of consulting! 

At JDS Australia, we’re a collaborative and technically curious team who love doing challenging work that solves meaningful client problems. We’ve got a proud history of implementing, managing, and supporting industry- leading IT solutions and we’re looking to grow our 90+ team across Australia.

In wanting to play a more active part in the growth of aspiring Consultants, we are reaching out to techies of all levels to join our Graduate Program this year! With the support of our experienced team, we are looking to assist the next generation of graduates through structured guidance and an abundance of opportunity to train and get certified in their field. 

• The Australian Financial Review & Grad Connection Top 10 Finalists for Most Popular Technology Employer Award - Small 

JDS is a leading IT solutions provider, boasting market-leading expertise, experience, and sales & services partnerships with some of the industry’s biggest and most innovative names:

• AppDynamics - Titan Partner 
• ServiceNow - Elite Partner
• Splunk - Elite Partner 
• Atlassian - Gold Partner
• New Relic - Solution Partner 
• MicroFocus - Platinum Partner

	LOCAL With an entirely local team of 90+ employees, JDS is dedicated to providing and investing in domestic capability. Our Australian-owned organization has built strong working relationships with an elite selection of leading IT vendors across Australia
	SKILLED The JDS team of vendor aligned experts possess in depth specialist knowledge and proven skills to ensure our customers are in a safe pair of hands. We recruit a high calibre of local talent and invest in our people to strengthen and further develop their deep capabilities.
	EXPERIENCED Established in 2003, JDS has vast experience implementing, managing and supporting industry-leading IT solutions. We are the tried and trusted choice to ensure IT works for Australian enterprises across all industries.

At JDS, you will be able to explore a wide variety of software technologies with web, mobile, and backend applications. You will be using the very best kit from our software partners, establishing and working with applications within our large enterprise customers, giving you exposure to exciting and complex enterprise environments. Your mission will be helping our customers ensure that they build solutions which survive the stresses of real-world application.

Each graduate will join with a bespoke training path that involves technical certifications, partnering with senior consultants and a development plan focused on enhancing your professional growth. 

The JDS Graduate Program was created with the single purpose of providing a structured and safe environment for the new generation of IT professionals entering the industry.

Your role and transition

During your first year at JDS, we will endeavour to provide you with ample opportunity to learn and develop new and previously studied skills. 

As a Graduate Technical Consultant, your learning may come in different forms including but not limited to:

• Internal training
• Vendor supplied training 
• Shadowing opportunities
• Mentorship with Senior/Lead Consultants

You will officially transition into a Technical Consultant role at JDS after you have passed your first year milestone.

A little about you:

• Graduated with a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in technology, those with Software Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology majors are looked upon favourably
• Ability to articulate clearly with all levels of stakeholders to encourage strong internal and external business relationships
• Eager attitude to learn and explore JDS product offerings which include ServiceNow, Splunk and AppDynamics
• Learning and collaborating with colleagues and contributing to the ongoing knowledge pool

What we are offering at JDS:

• Excellent, bespoke technical and consulting training pathways for all Graduates.
• Supportive and fun Graduate co-hort across all JDS offices.
• A true meritocracy - Great opportunities for personal and professional growth and development. Chart your own path and be in the driving seat of your career. 
• Receive ongoing investment into your career through our training/certification pathways.
• A flexible approach to work - with a positive and down to Earth culture. 
• A commitment to enhancing positive mental health and wellbeing.

JDS Australia prides itself on providing a progressive, fair and supportive environment that
promotes equity and diversity for our staff and in the workplace. We are committed to achieving these outcomes by having practices, policies and strategies that are non-discriminatory and inclusive.

At JDS, we believe that our staff, partners and clients benefit strongly from a culture that recognises, values and respects the diverse talents and contribution that individuals bring. We aim to embed these principles across the following areas:

Recruitment

• Develop strategies to source talented candidates from a wide range of sectors, and
  demographics;
• Promote more networking and advertising to attract female candidates and from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities;
• Ensure that our selection criteria and screening processes are fair;
• Participate in recruitment activities and programs that may provide non-traditional candidates for consideration.

Culture and Development

• Ensure that all JDS’ers have equal access to and participate in activities that will develop their skills and abilities;
• Continue to implement fair and transparent guidelines and processes for staff career progression and promotion;
• Continue to raise the awareness of management and staff on equal opportunity and diversity practices and provide strategies to prevent unfair treatment and discrimination in the workplace.

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