Thoughtworks is a global technology consultancy that integrates strategy, design and engineering to drive digital innovation. For 30+ years, our clients have trusted our autonomous teams to build solutions that look past the obvious. Here, computer science grads come together with seasoned technologists, self-taught developers, midlife career changers and more to learn from and challenge each other. Career journeys flourish with the strength of our cultivation culture, which has won numerous awards around the world. 

Thoughtworks offices all over the world hire and support passionate graduate consultants. Graduates take part in Thoughtworks University - our immersive entry-level program designed to build confidence by immersing themselves into how we work through our First Year Experience program. 

Our goal is to create an extraordinary impact on the world through our culture and technology excellence. As Thoughtworkers our goal is to: 

• Be an awesome partner for clients and their ambitious missions
• Revolutionise the technology industry
• Amplify positive social change and advocate for an equitable tech future
• Foster a vibrant community of diverse and passionate technologists
• Achieve enduring commercial success and sustained growth

Thoughtworks University sets graduates up for success as consultants. Upon completing Thoughtworks University, graduates continue to build their skills and knowledge initially via shadow opportunities before being placed to consult on client projects.

Each project will see graduates obtain experiences and exposure to:

• best practice software development
• various industries
• different types of projects/ problems  
• new technologies and different tech stacks
• different teams of Thoughtworkers

Graduates don’t have set rotations or prescribed career paths – Thoughtworkers are empowered to drive their own learning journey and to make their mark in tech. All Thoughtworkers have access to internal learning resources, mentors, development budgets and development leave. If you’re a self-starter and have the hunger to learn, Thoughtworks is the environment for you.

What is Thoughtworks University?

Established in 2005, Thoughtworks University (TWU) is our immersive entry-level program designed to prepare you for life as a Thoughtworker. The one year experience starts with three weeks virtually learning how to build working software and how to be a great consultant ready to tackle the most ambitious challenges for our clients. Afterwards you’ll join your first project as a consultant and continue the program with monthly sessions. Like the 3,800+ Thoughtworkers that have graduated from Thoughtworks University, you'll make lifelong friendships with colleagues from around the world. 

Thoughtworks University is not a technical bootcamp. it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to network with people from all across the globe, learn about different cultures and understand how Thoughtworks operates as a business. Perhaps most importantly, you will learn how to be a great consultant from experienced Thoughtworkers. Upon completing Thoughtworks University, graduates continue to build their skills and knowledge initially via shadow opportunities before being placed to consult on client projects.

Each project will see graduates obtain experiences and exposure to:

• best practice software development
• various industries
• different types of projects/ problems  
• new technologies and different tech stacks
• different teams of Thoughtworkers

Graduates don’t have set rotations or prescribed career paths – Thoughtworkers are empowered to drive their own learning journey and to make their mark in tech. All Thoughtworkers have access to internal learning resources, mentors, development budgets and development leave. If you’re a self-starter and have the hunger to learn, Thoughtworks is the environment for you.

Graduate Pathways Available

Developer - work with our clients to ensure we are evolving their technology and empowering adaptive mindsets to meet their business goals.

Business Analyst - the bridge between clients and developers, determining what outcomes software must achieve, how it should be used and then generating bold ideas to create custom applications.

Experience Designer - leverage both the left and right brain to assess how humans interact with technology and create a more useful and compelling design for end-users.

What do we look for in our Graduates?

• A love for technology and software excellence
• Passion for variety and learning
• Desire to be in Consulting
• Care about social and economic justice
• Hold Australian/ New Zealand Citizenship or Australian PR at time of application
• Commitment to Thoughtworks University
• If applying to be a Software Developer, we'd expect you to have working knowledge of at least one object-oriented programming language

Key Dates

Thoughtworks University has intakes throughout the year* - February, March, May, June, August and November. You will attend Thoughtworks University within your first month of joining Thoughtworks Australia. 

*Note: Australia may not participate in all TWU terms

LevelUp is a series of classes, workshops and conferences for aspiring technologists who want to add to their classroom learning with real-world experience. Topics range from test-driven development, continuous delivery and pair programming to agile project management, business analysis and career development. 

LevelUp is a not-for-profit initiative, run by Thoughtworks volunteers and industry professionals. Our mission is to educate and encourage aspiring technologists by sharing our skills and experience.

LevelUp Now -  our first online only event. Over the years, we’ve run various in-person programs and events and made great connections with people looking to get started in the IT industry.  We're excited to bring you LevelUp Now so that we can continue to share our knowledge, connect and inspire conversations in the current health climate.

Stay updated with upcoming events and find useful resources developed by our Thoughtworkers.
https://www.thoughtworks.com/en-au/about-us/events/level-up#About_LevelUp

Technologists from diverse backgrounds thrive here: computer science graduates come together with designers, self-taught developers, midlife career changers and more to learn from each other. 

We know we make better technology when we can freely share different perspectives and that begins with being open to technologists from all walks of life. It's through these inclusive and collaborative teams that we see real change happen. 

Gender equality

Striving to create an organisation, and by extension an industry, that truly reflects the diverse societies we work in has been a priority of ours for over a decade. In 2022, we achieved our goal of 40% women and gender diverse people in tech roles and we look forward to challenging ourselves to improve that percentage every year.

Beyond gender, each region focuses on an additional dimension of diversity, these are based on race, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or other factors which are important in that geography.

Read more about our commitment to gender inclusion: https://www.thoughtworks.com/about-us/diversity-and-inclusion/our-people

We strive to make Thoughtworks equitable, reflective and inclusive of the society we live in. A home to all, regardless of age, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, religion, disability, background or identity.

We look holistically at DEI through the following lenses, which allows us to make meaningful change and cultivate supportive work environments: find and nurture diverse talent; inclusion and belonging; advancement and opportunities; and retention and people policies. 

Learn more about our holistic approach to DEI here: https://www.thoughtworks.com/about-us/diversity-and-inclusion 

Find out more about:

Our gender affirmation and transition policy: https://www.thoughtworks.com/en-au/careers/benefits/policies/gender-affirmation-and-transition-in-the-workplace-guidelines-australia

LGBTQ+ in Tech: https://www.thoughtworks.com/en-au/about-us/diversity-and-inclusion/lgbtqia-in-tech/pride-month

Our Thoughtworker stories here: https://www.thoughtworks.com/en-au/about-us/diversity-and-inclusion/lgbtqia-in-tech/pride-mont

For many years, as part of our mission “To create an extraordinary impact on the world through our culture and technology excellence”, we’ve actively pushed extraordinary diversity and inclusion programmes in our offices around the world, including in Australia. 

Thoughtworks is creating more tech careers for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples by working alongside communities and institutions to develop, strengthen and support education and employment pathways. For instance, to look at addressing this severe underrepresentation, we’ve launched a First Nations Delivery Centre – a fully-remote, distributed development team staffed at least 50% with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander technologists, that aims to create an inclusive environment to begin and grow new tech careers.

​We've also teamed up with ​Indigitek and General Assembly to provide a full Indigenous New Developer Initiative scholarship to GA’s Software Engineering Immersive course to two recipients to supercharge your career in software engineering. 

To find out more, have a read here: 
https://www.thoughtworks.com/en-au/about-us/diversity-and-inclusion/first-nations-delivery-centre 
https://learn.generalassemb.ly/indi-scholarship/ 

Perks & Benefits

We offer thoughtful, well-rounded benefits to support your personal and professional development goals and your health and wellbeing. Benefits packages are periodically reviewed to provide the best work experience, ensuring everyone is supported on their journey with us.

Striving to create an organisation, and by extension an industry, that truly reflects the diverse societies we work in has been a priority of ours for over a decade. In 2022, we achieved our goal of 40% women and gender diverse people in tech roles and we look forward to challenging ourselves to improve that percentage every year.

Beyond gender, each region focuses on an additional dimension of diversity, these are based on race, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or other factors which are important in that geography.

Read more about our commitment to gender inclusion:

https://www.thoughtworks.com/about-us/diversity-and-inclusion/our-people