SEEK Strategy & Operations Graduate Opportunities

Company Description

SEEK’s portfolio of diverse businesses make a positive impact on a truly global scale. Our purpose is to help people live more fulfilling and productive working lives and help organisations succeed. We create world-class technology solutions to connect more people to relevant employment, education, small business and volunteer opportunities. We have a culture of high-performance in our workplaces and celebrate the diversity of our employees who contribute to the success of our organisation. 

Life at SEEK 

SEEK’s purpose is at the centre of everything we do. Our SEEK, which defines the way we work, is all about what makes us unique and a little bit different. Passion, Team, Delivery and Future are our principles that drive innovation and creativity. SEEK strives to support employee wellbeing by providing an amazing experience at work which led us to being named AFR BOSS Top 10 Best Place to Work 2023 In Tech (third year in a row). We are proud to work in an environment that's inclusive where everyone's unique ideas, experiences and perspectives are valued. 

Our award-winning head office in Cremorne (just a 4 min walk from Richmond station) provides an exceptional space to collaborate with colleagues. The building provides sweeping views of the city, a games area, sit and stand desks at every workstation, modern end-of-trip facilities and Thursday night drinks which gives our people an opportunity to connect in a social setting. 

Job Description
What are you SEEKing? 

There’s no better way to kick start your career than at SEEK. In 2024 our graduate programs placed 2nd in the list of Australia’s best graduate employers: small cohort, and Top 10 Most Popular Technology Employer. 

About the Program 

Our 2-year Strategy and Operations grad program offers an exceptional foundation, where you will enhance your analytical and problem-solving skills, and gain hands-on operational experience. You will rapidly grow professionally, and immediately experience the impact your work makes on fellow SEEKers and our customers. 

When you start, you will: 

• Be setup for success with our accelerator training program
• Explore four 6-month rotations across different areas of the business, such as core strategy, artificial intelligence (AI), product development, commercial excellence and our internal start-ups
• Have a dedicated career coach, a seasoned leader within the business, who will support, guide and mentor you in your early career and beyond 
• Drive decisions that have real-time impact and shape our business priorities 
• Learn from senior leaders and subject matter experts with diverse backgrounds, including global technology companies and management consulting 
• Work on platforms with millions of monthly users, across more than a dozen countries, including developing, early-stage and mature businesses 
• Be paid $95,000 + super + annual performance bonus. 

When you finish, the pathways are endless. You’ll be a well-rounded and trusted advisor and as a permanent employee from the beginning, you’ll have access to roles across the business. Our Grad alumni have moved into various roles across SEEK; Strategy Analyst, Product Manager, Commercial Analyst and more. 

Qualifications
Who we’re SEEKing 

To be eligible to apply: 

You are in the final year of your degree (or completed in the last two years) in any field 

• You meet one of the below working rights: 
• You are an Australian citizen; or 
• Hold an Australian permanent visa; or 
• Hold a Special Category Visa (if a New Zealand citizen living in Australia); or 
• Hold a temporary visa with unrestricted work rights at the commencement of the 2025 intake year for a term of 2 or more years (e.g. Temporary Graduate, Secondary 457/TSS, Provisional Partner visa)  
• Please note applications are open to candidates who are currently on a restricted Student Visa, if you have the correct unrestricted valid visa at the commencement of the program 
• You’ll be ready to move to Melbourne (if you're not already here).  

Additional Information
Next Steps  

Applications close on  31 March 2024 at 11:59pm with our Graduate Program commencing in February 2025 

After you submit an application, you may be invited to take part in an online assessment

An assessment day will be held on 22 April, followed by final interviews on 29 April. Please note you must be available on these dates to be part of the recruitment process (assessments will be completed in person for candidates in Victoria and via Zoom for candidates outside of Victoria). 

Any questions? Reach out to us at [email protected]

At SEEK, we are passionate about fostering a culture of inclusion and wellbeing that embraces and values the diversity of our people. We are a purpose driven business that works with heart. 

We know teams with diverse ideas, experiences and perspectives are more creative and are critical to ensuring effective delivery and innovating to enable our future success. As such, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and life experiences, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages. If you have the skills, curiosity and an adaptable mindset but don't meet every responsibility or qualification listed in this advertisement, please still get in touch with us. 

Should you require any specific support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please advise us and we will be happy to assist.