The University of Melbourne

Working at the University of Melbourne:

At the University of Melbourne, Australia’s #1 university and #13 globally, we support the technology that enables world class research and a transformative educational experience, empowering our staff, students, researchers, and alumni to shape the future.

Sitting in the heart of a thriving international city, our nearly 10,000 academic and professional staff support a vibrant student body of more than 54,000.

We’re proud of our 165 year legacy, and the contribution our research makes to solving social, economic and environmental challenges the world is facing today and into the future.

If you want to do what you love but do it with impact, this is your place!

About the program:

Spanning two years, our program will offer you three rotations of eight months. Working with you, we will ensure your rotations are tailored to the technologies you want to explore, skills you want to develop and the direction you want to take your career.

Registering your details with us now is a great way to stay updated on when applications will officially open in mid-2025 for the University of Melbourne 2026 IT Emerging Talent Program.

The eligibility requirements for our 2026 Emerging Talent Program, are as follows. As a graduate, you'll need to:

• I am an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian Permanent Resident or will hold unrestricted working rights within Australia by January 2026;
• I have completed my degree within the last 3 years (ie. 2023, 2024, 2025) or will be completing my degree by January 2026; and
• I will be able to commence full time employment in Melbourne in February 2026 

Register your details with us now and we will reach out to let you know when applications open and we begin recruitment activities in mid-2025!