Automation Graduate

• 3 x Full time, 3-year fixed term opportunities to fast track your career as an Automation Graduate within the University's Finance team
• Seeking final year students, or recent graduates, from the University of Sydney - Gain invaluable professional experience from our structured three-year graduate program
• Base Salary $73,751 + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney has an exciting opportunity for an Automation Graduate with our award-winning Graduate Program. We are inviting bright and enthusiastic recent graduates and final-year students of University of Sydney to apply for the 2022 Graduate Program Automation Stream.

This specific graduate stream focuses on developing and deploying Robotic Process Automation solutions within our Automation & Innovation Hub (AI Hub). The AI Hub is an exciting, newly formed shared service, who delivers agile digital automation solutions University-wide. This is an instrumental learning and development opportunity where you will be involved in deploying Blue Prism automation and other software automation. This role is ideal for a graduate with a background in any of: programming, machine learning, business analytics, agile project delivery or other relevant Business/Engineering/ IT degrees.

Your journey as an Automation Graduate will begin with fully-funded training, the opportunity to gain industry recognised certifications, as well as mentoring and support throughout. Our award-winning Graduate Program provides a wealth of opportunity to gain transferable skills as well as becoming an expert within the business intelligence field.

About the Graduate Program

The University provides a structured three-year graduate program within our Financial Services unit. The program includes comprehensive on-the-job training, networking opportunities with University Executive and Senior Leaders and access to graduate programs aimed at accelerating your career.  During this program you will have access to mentors, senior leaders, external consultants, training opportunities, the chance to learn leading edge technology, and will enjoy a market competitive salary. You will also have the opportunity to participate in social programs that promote a ‘fun at work’ culture, and encourages teamwork.

About you

• a passion for technology
• recent graduate and/or final-year student at the University of Sydney studying relevant degree and major
• maintained credit average minimum (please provide your transcript in your application)
• high attention to detail and results-driven work ethic
• exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• enthusiastic and collaborative approach with experience working in a fast-paced environment
• strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• experience with general purpose programming languages including Python.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

Please attach a cover letter to your resume addressing why a career in automation within finance is of interest to you and what key skills/attributes you would bring to the Graduate Program. Please also provide your transcript in your application.

(Applications not addressing the above will not be considered).

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Nayomi Siriwardane, Recruitment Operations, by email to [email protected]. 

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Sunday 31 July 2022 11:59 PM