BT
As part of the Westpac Group, BT will provide access to financial benefits like special banking, wealth and insurance offers. We can also offer you; career development plans, paid tuition and opportunities to expand your qualifications (such as the RG146), as well as an Inclusive team atmosphere
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Sydney
Reserve Bank of Australia
The 2022 Graduate Development Program in Economics and Finance at the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is a structured two year rotational program that provides comprehensive training and development designed to progress your career.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Sydney
Reece Group
We are currently looking to fill opportunities within our Product Marketing Graduate program to help us manage our Value Added Product (VAP) brands. Our VAP portfolio consists of private label and global brands across both consumer and trade categories.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Melbourne
Reece Group
We are currently looking to fill Graduate Marketing roles across a diverse range of areas including Content & Engagement, Digital, Customer Brands and our Brand Partner teams.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Melbourne
Marsh
When you join Marsh, you get more than a job – you are placed on a fast track to a meaningful career
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Sydney and 1 other locations
VACANCIES
20
Start Date
Feb 2022 (approx)
Salary Range
65k
CSL
Join the CSL Early Career Talent Community! This is not an application but an opportunity to express your interest in future Graduate Programs and join our CSL Early Career Talent Community.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Melbourne
ASIO
Are you seeking a career with an Intelligence Agency where you can contribute and make a difference to the security of Australia?
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Canberra
Salary
$80,797
Program Duration
12 Months
ThoughtWorks
Kickstart your tech consulting career at ThoughtWorks University before joining our teams to solve and deliver solutions to our clients’ most complex challenges.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Melbourne
POSITION START DATE
May 2021 (approx)
Program Duration
Yes
ThoughtWorks
Kickstart your tech consulting career at ThoughtWorks University before joining our teams to solve and deliver solutions to our clients’ most complex challenges.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Brisbane
POSITION START DATE
May 2021 (approx)
Program Duration
Yes
E&P Financial Group
However you choose to define your career, partner with an organisation that is ready to invest in your success.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Canberra and 2 other locations
VACANCIES
10
POSITION START DATE
Feb 2022 (approx)
E&P Financial Group
Are you a recent Accounting grad? Build your career with hands-on experience in a supportive workplace that meets your professional objectives.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Canberra
ANAO
See what other grads don't— investigating the financial statements of government agencies as part of the ANAO 2022 Graduate Program.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Canberra
Salary
$64,698
POSITION START DATE
Oct 2021 (approx)
Program Duration
1 Year
ANAO
See what other grads don’t—support our auditors in the field with specialist audit and accounting advice as part of the ANAO 2022 Graduate Program.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Canberra
Salary
$64,698
POSITION START DATE
Oct 2021 (approx)
Program Duration
1 Year
BDO
BDO is a trusted adviser to clients looking for audit, tax and advisory services. As one of the world’s leading audit and accounting organisations, we have clients of all types and sizes across an array of industry sectors.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Sydney
BDO
BDO is a trusted adviser to clients looking for audit, tax and advisory services. As one of the world’s leading audit and accounting organisations, we have clients of all types and sizes across an array of industry sectors.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Perth
Simon-Kucher & Partners
Simon-Kucher & Partners is a global Strategy & Marketing consulting firm and is the world’s leading Pricing consultancy. Our focus is on developing smart profit growth strategies and we are truly unique in our field.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Sydney
Chevron Australia
Begin a career at Chevron and be a part of the team that brings the world vital energy. Chevron's undergraduate development programs offer the opportunity to grow your professional skills and expand your knowledge of the worldwide energy industry.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Perth
Jacobs
At Jacobs, we see the world as it can be. We’re seeking thinkers and doers, innovators and change-makers to join our 2022 Graduate Program.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Auckland and 13 other locations
DXC Technology
Expression of interest for the DXC Technology Graduate Program are now open!
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Auckland and 2 other locations
DXC Technology
DXC Technology takes pride in being the leader in integrating mission-critical systems and operations with innovative digital solutions to produce better business outcomes.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Regional Queensland
Xero
In our product teams we innovate new features, fix bugs, and enhance functionality. Our teams are made up of front-end and back-end specialists, work on desktop and mobile applications, and do full-stack development.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Canberra
Xero
In our product teams we innovate new features, fix bugs, and enhance functionality. Our teams are made up of front-end and back-end specialists, work on desktop and mobile applications, and do full-stack development.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Melbourne
Australian Government Graduate Program
The Indigenous Graduate Pathway provides a rewarding career in the Australian Public Service. One application connects you with a wide range of opportunities across the Australian Government.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Canberra and 14 other locations
Bloomberg
It’s rare to find an opportunity that gives you such early exposure to clients. You’ll begin your career in the Analytics department, where you’ll be responsible for providing the best possible user experience for our Bloomberg Terminal clients.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Sydney
Mondelez International
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Adelaide
Mondelez International
Are you a motivated individual who would like to develop your skills in sales and merchandising? Be part of our successful sales team in NSW!
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Grafton
FDM Group
FDM’s Business Intelligence/Business Analysis Program will train you to become an expert at developing strategies to help businesses gain and maintain competitive advantage through the use of data.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Sydney and 2 other locations
FDM Group
This program will equip you with the skills and employment experience to become an expert in the development platforms used heavily in financial sectors.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Sydney and 1 other locations
Queensland Audit Office
As a graduate with the Queensland Audit Office, you'll be helping to improve public services for Queenslanders. We provide unique insights on how the state's public service is performing, as well as recommendations on how it can improve.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
LOCATION
Brisbane and 1 other locations
SALARY
$63,527-$71,610
VACANCIES
5
accepts international
Yes
Program Duration
12 Months
Australian Graduate Jobs and Graduate Programs
What is the Difference between a Graduate Job and a Graduate Program?
When preparing to complete tertiary education, a career-minded student will plan for and seek out opportunities for graduate employment. While “graduate jobs” and “graduate programs” sound similar, they differ in structure, purpose and size of organisation.
Graduate Jobs
Graduate jobs (or entry-level jobs) are open to and targeted towards university graduates. They occur in all industries, but since they are less structured than graduate programs, they are the main source of graduate employment in the small to medium business market. With these jobs, graduates are hired to perform a role at a full-time, part-time, casual or contracting basis. Common titles for graduate jobs include:
- Officer (as in “technical support officer” and “HR officer”)
- Executive” (as in “sales executive”)
- Representative (as in “customer service representative”)
- Assistant
- Administrator
- Co-ordinator
Entry-level jobs provide a vast employment pool for university graduates, with a large variety of positions and options to choose from. They provide practical experience in a variety of skills, and the chance to build a professional reputation, as well as the chance to decide exactly what direction to take career-wise.
Applying for a Graduate Job
Entry-level employers assess candidates’ relevant knowledge and experience, seeking proof of their ability to perform the job. The first indicator of an applicant’s suitability is their CV, which should include their academic achievements, work experience and extra-curricular activities.
When crafting your CV, it is important to not underestimate your abilities. Know your strengths, and match them to what the job requires. Usually a bachelor’s degree (with a Credit or Distinction average) is sufficient academic qualification for a graduate job.
Think creatively about your experiences. For example, part-time work yields not only technical skills, but teaches desirable “soft skills” like collaboration, time-management and leadership. Think about how this applies to your desired job. That said; do not over-sell yourself. Stretching the truth in a CV may get you an interview, but the lies will be exposed when it comes to performing the job.
Assuming your resume impresses the employer the next step will be an interview. Employees use interviews to gain a better understanding of their candidate’s knowledge and experience, critical thinking and creativity; and in particular their communication skills and organisational fit. Make sure you do some research into the company beforehand, and practice answering common interview questions so as to prepare yourself to speak with confidence. On the day; dress to impress (in business-attire). Answer all questions honestly. At the end you will be given the opportunity to ask the employer some questions yourself. Showing interest in the day-to-day running of the business, learning and development prospects of the job and future direction of the company helps to convince the employer that you have genuine enthusiasm for the job, and that you will fit in well with the organisation’s team.
Graduate Programs
Graduate programs differ from graduate jobs in that they are structured, often providing some formal education (like a professional certification, or a diploma) as well as guided training in the organisation, mentoring, and access to senior management. Graduate programs are usually full-time, and go for 12 months or more. They require significant investment in time and money, so only very large organisations (like big corporations and the government) can afford to offer them. Because of this substantial investment their entry requirements are very high, and only the best candidates will succeed in getting a position.
A graduate program grooms candidates for a future in leadership and senior management. Since they are a boost on the corporate ladder, they are in high demand among graduates. However, failing to get a position in a graduate program does not discount someone from having a successful career since that ultimately depends on work quality, communication, talent, leadership, teamwork and networking.
The most in-demand graduate programs are with large corporations like the Big Four accounting firms, Telstra and BHP Billiton. Jobs in accounting are the most sought-after, followed by consulting, IT, finance, policy making and engineering.
Features of Graduate Programs
- Learning and Development
Learning and Development is what sets a graduate program apart from an ordinary entry-level job. Organisations look to build upon and add to their employee’s existing skills base, and to that end they will conduct class-based learning and on-the-job training courses, both in the specifics of the work required and in “soft skills” like communication and team-building. They may host seminars and networking sessions, and bring in high-profile guest speakers to present on industry trends, motivation or leadership. Graduates will be guided through the learning and development program by a mentor or “buddy” as part of the program’s support system. After the graduate has completed the program, they will participate in ongoing organisation-wide professional development and training. - Rotational Programs
Many graduate programs in large organisations are rotational programs. Instead of spending a year in a single position, graduates are rotated around the various areas of the business every few months in order to gain a feel for the company and to gain experience in different types of work. Rotational programs are designed to help the graduate determine a position in which they will be able to add most value to the organisation, maximising both their enjoyment and productivity. - Possible Relocation
Over one-third of graduate programs require the successful candidate to relocate to another city, region or state. This high percentage is in part due to gaps between demand and supply for graduate jobs – for example regionally-based employers (such as some mining companies and manufacturers) are unable to find satisfactory candidates from the local market to fill their vacancies, so must recruit from cities or interstate. Other organisations are based solely in one location but recruit from all over Australia to find the best candidates. These include the Federal Government and the Defence Force. Although relocation is a significant (and challenging) step for a graduate to make, most employers ease the process by offering relocation assistance and support.
Applying for a Graduate Program
Although some graduate programs become available multiple times in a year, most organisations offering graduate programs open for applications in late February and early March, and close in April.
Improve your chances of securing a graduate position by applying for multiple programs. This strategy will help you learn more about the kinds of skills and experience organisations seek. In 2013, the average successful candidate submitted applications to different companies. However, this average is indicative of a wide spread – while 28% of successful applicants made over ten applications, 19% were successful with only a single application.
Relevant tertiary qualification is important, with most successful applicants to graduate programs having studied commerce (including accounting, economics, business management, finance and marketing), law, engineering or political science. Many large companies offer “generalist” recruitment programs, for which candidates from all disciplines are invited to apply, since a diverse knowledge-base is an asset.
Companies offering graduate programs seek applicants with high academic achievement, and to that end candidates with scholarships and prizes are at an advantage. 54% of successful applicants in 2013 had a scholarship, prize or some kind of financial support from an organisation. In addition, companies want evidence of leadership, self-motivation, dedication and initiative. Part-time work is a good indicator of these qualities, and is also a source of practical experience. 86% of graduates successfully hired to a graduate program had worked part-time at some point during university. Other extra-curricular activities common to successful candidates include volunteer work, vacation work/ internship, relevant industry work experience and participation in student societies.
Application to a graduate program typically involves multiple steps, such as completing an online application, undertaking a skills assessment, a telephone interview and a face-to-face interview. At each point the applicant is screened before progressing to the next level. Although the application process is long and complex, the companies design the stages as much as possible to enable the candidate’s best qualities to shine. The tests and interviews will be challenging, but interactive and enjoyable. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to networking events to meet more of the company staff, ask questions of previous graduates, and find out more of how the business works and whether the job is right for them.
Finally, if a candidate passes every stage of the application process, they will be sent a formal offer by letter, including the full commencement details. Typically there will be a wait of two and a half months between the start of an application and receipt of an offer, and successful candidates begin work between January and March the following year (with 56% of candidates beginning work in February).
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