The University of Melbourne

• Shape the digital future of higher education and make real-world impact. 
• Apply today and accelerate your IT career with Australia’s #1 university!  
• Investing in you - comprehensive benefits package including health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and tailored professional development opportunities. 
  
  

IT at the University of Melbourne 
We pride ourselves on our people who contribute to our mission of benefiting society through transformative education and research. Our IT teams lead in leveraging technology to support these objectives, delivering innovative solutions for world-class research and a transformative experience for students and staff. We foster a collaborative, dynamic environment that values creativity and problem-solving, offering rich experiences across diverse technology work. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.   

Looking for a rewarding graduate program tailored to your interests? 
This two-year program, starting February 2026, offers three tailored 8-month rotations across diverse technology domains. You'll gain invaluable experience, working on meaningful projects that drive progress in education and research, and truly shape the digital future of higher education.

Check out what our current graduates have to say here!  

This program leads to ongoing positions within our teams, providing a fantastic platform to accelerate your career.

The program will consist of:   

• Rotations that are tailored to your skills, knowledge and career goals   
• A dedicated mentor and exposure to the senior leadership team 
• Experiences that leverage the breadth and depth of the work our technology teams do   

What do we look for in our graduates?   

• Curiosity and ability to adapt skills to different situations
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to collaborate in a team   
• Passion for the University’s mission and purpose    
  
  

To be eligible for our Graduate Program, commencing 2026, you'll need to have:   

• Either Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency or hold an Unrestricted Working Rights.   
   Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  
• Have completed your degree within the last 3 years (ie. 2023, 2024, 2025) or be completing your degree by January 2026.
• Able to commence full-time employment by the required start date of February 2026. 
  
  

What we offer you! 
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including: 

• Thrive in a collaborative, inclusive, and flexible hybrid work environment under-pinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being.  
• Be supported every step of the way through a dedicated program coordinator, directly reporting to an IT Senior Leader, and having a graduate buddy.  
• Join a vibrant graduate cohort where you'll build lasting connections and support each other's growth.  
• Benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.  
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance.  
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance.  
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program.  

For more information check out our benefits page!