Enterprise Business Graduate Program (Feb 2026)

CHALLENGE YOURSELF. CHANGE THE GAME. IT STARTS WITH YES.   

At Optus, we're not just a telco giant; we’re a tech company at heart – driving cutting-edge solutions that shape the future of telecommunications and beyond. Every day our team of 6,000+ passionate people embrace a ‘yes’ mindset, ensuring Australians can enjoy closer friendships, stronger teams, deeper partnerships, and bigger breakthroughs. 

A place where your creativity is embraced, your impact is owned and your career doesn’t just progress, it grows and evolves in surprising and rewarding ways. 

Why Choose Optus for your Graduate Program?  

 The Optus Graduate Program empowers you to craft the career you want, with resources, training, and unwavering support at every step. Our 2-year program will cycle you through a variety of different opportunities, exposing you to innovative and exciting work in a designated Business Unit. 

About Our Enterprise and Business Graduate Program  

Our 2-year Enterprise and Business Graduate Program is a full time, permanent role from day one, with 3 rotations every 8 months.  

It is uniquely designed to equip you with the experience, knowledge and networks that will empower you to succeed!   

You will have exposure to areas including but not limited to:   

• Product and Delivery: Product development
• Product Sales and Marketing: Technical and Corporate
• Data and Analytics: Design and Partnerships

Examples of day-to-day tasks may involve:

• Pre and Post Sales operations
• Technical Specialists: Architectual pathways
• Strategic output on product development and delivery
• Creating partnerships and product specialists

Qualifications and Certificates accepted but not limited to:  

• Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Electrical Engineering – Majors in Networks, Computer Engineering and Software
• Diploma in Engineering/ Software Engineering /Technical Engineering

Eligibility Criteria  

If you are a graduate looking for a unique and forward-thinking workplace where you can make a meaningful difference, Optus is the place for you.   

 To be eligible for our program, you will need to meet the following criteria:  

• You are an Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Have completed an Advanced Diploma, Bachelor’s degree (or higher) or TAFE Certificate level qualification in 2023, 2024 or expect to complete your final subject by December 2025, inclusive of any internships or work experience placements required for graduation.
• Be willing to work predominantly from our Macquarie Park campus in Sydney
• Be available to commence in February 2026

What’s in it for you?  

Some perks to look forward to include:  

• Curated learning journeys completed alongside your cohort
• Supportive mentorship from our skilled leaders
• Peer to peer coaching from a former Graduate
• Flexible working options through our Blended Ways of Working approach
• Competitive salary package, discounts on Optus products & services ($80 monthly credit and 25% discount on all Optus plans)
• Unlock additional benefits to over 400 retailers Australia-wide including Iconic, Mimco, Estée Lauder & Nine West
• Join our employee networks such as Express Yourself, Yarn & Elevate – Elevate is our employee network creating an inclusive community to empower & elevate women. 

 At Optus, we are strengthened by others and that means valuing diversity and saying ‘yes’ to embracing individual differences. We are committed to ensuring that our application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, individuals with a disability, individuals identifying as being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals who may have served in the armed forces or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. 

We also want to do our best to make our recruitment process inclusive. If you require any adjustments or accessibility support to participate fairly and equitably in the recruitment process, please email AccessibleRecruitment@optus.com.au or call 1800 309 170. We're here to help. When you contact us, please advise your preferred method of contact and we will be in touch within 48 hours.  

  For more information on Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Optus, please visit our website.