IT Graduate

IT Graduate

Job no: 527461

Work type: full time

Location: Sydney, NSW

Categories: Information Technology

Fixed Term, Full Time role for 18-months

Professional Level 4: Starting salary of $78,584 + 17% superannuation and leave loading

The opportunity to work within an energetic, highly skilled team

Continuous on-going training and support

About the role

As the successful IT Graduate, you will support and deliver meaningful work to develop your skill set with expected learning throughout the duration of the program. You will be assigned a mentor to assist and provide on the job training and support every step of the way. On a day-to-day basis you may find yourself working on projects, reviewing commercial relationships and contracts, working on new code development, bug-fixing, or taking part in workshops as part of new system deliveries.

The Graduate program will consist of 3 rotations (6 months in a directorate) with an opportunity to gain varied and valuable experience across a range of varied positions. Please find further information in our candidate information document.

At the end of the program, subject to a range of matters including performance/conduct and availability, you may be offered further employment at UNSW.

Who you are?

You are a dynamic and passionate IT graduate keen to take the next step in their career. You will have the drive to excel and grow your skill set whilst supporting a highly agile professional division.

Role requirements

• Strong presentation skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to structure and articulate messages to different audiences at all levels


• You can demonstrate competencies with problem solving, decision-making, persuasiveness, delegation, teamwork, conflict management and stress tolerance


• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ensuring that the underlying problem is understood, and a robust approach / solution is developed


• You will have experience in customer service and stakeholder engagement

Application Requirements

• Submitted A resume and a cover letter (max 500 words) (failure to submit this Cover Letter will disqualify you from the selection process) explaining your areas of interest in IT and why you want to work at UNSW, before the closing date.


• Graduated from a University with a bachelor’s degree after 01 Dec 2022.


• Ready to commence the program from January 2025.


• An Australian citizen or Permanent Resident.


• For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description.

How to Apply:

Submit your CV & cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description) before Monday 7 October by 11:55pm.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

UNSW Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)


• Additional 3 days leave during December festive period.


• Career development opportunities


• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses


• Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.


• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)

Job queries contact:

Tai James, Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: tai.james@unsw.edu.au (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

Position Description

Advertised: 23 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 07 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time