Technology Graduate Program - Pre-register null

What we provide

• Four rotations over a 24-month period across Technology and Innovation.
• Gain working knowledge in Agile delivery with a view to becoming technically proficient in the core technologies used at TAL.
• Ongoing mentoring and buddy support
• Access to our Tech Academy program which is designed to continue your personal and professional learning.
• Under the Tech Academy, hear from guest speaker events about the latest tech trends, participate in hackathons, complete code warrior training (for developers and engineers).
•  Access to over 6,000 on-demand training courses from Project Management, Data Science through to Yoga or meditation!
• Throughout your rotations work with  Platform Architects, Tech Engineers, Analysts and Tech Strategists that work cohesively to develop, implement, and maintain systems that build business value and drive performance.
• Make a meaningful contribution to the community via the TAL Community Foundation through activities such as volunteering, mentoring, or fundraising.
• 1 week study tour to Dai-Ichi Lifes head office in Japan.

What you will do:

Led by the Chief Information and Innovation Officer, the Technology and Innovation comprises over 600 staff. The teams work across foundational areas that enable TAL to perform its day-to-day business processes and ultimately support our customers when they need us most. 

Rotations on the Technology Graduate Program include working in the areas outlined below:

• Infrastructure and Operations; this team oversees infrastructure architecture and networks across TALs IT operations. As well as business and user computing services, the team manage cloud optimisation and future capacity planning initiates.  
• Continuous Delivery: this team develops and supports underlying technology health, innovations, and improvements across all TAL’s product suite and aligned technology stacks. Organised by Platforms and team Pods, Continuous Delivery teams operate within an Agile environment and execute the delivery for initiatives from large scale, multi-year transformations, product development, to operational platform health activities. 
• Cyber Security is responsible for analysing the cyber threat landscape and for raising TAL's cyber threat awareness and protection levels. 
• The Integration function supports large scale integrations of applications and products, for example our recent integration of Asteron Life

Who we are looking for:

• A strong academic track record (distinction average or above) in a technology related discipline; Computer Science, Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Data Science and/or Data Analytics.
• You will be IT curious with a high passion for technology and be a logical problem solver with critical thinking skills.
• Curious and passionate about technology and ongoing learning 
• Have an open mind and be willing to provide and receive constructive feedback.
• Be able to juggle multiple tasks in a high paced working environment; and
• Work both independently and deliver as a member of a team. 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Well-rounded background with experience across community and / or extra-curricular activities.
• Interest in roles that not only embraces analytical skills but is also customer focused.
• Leadership qualities developed through high school, university, work experience and / or extracurricular activities.
• Initiative and drive, together with the ability to work well both independently and in a team environment.

Who Can Apply

• Completion of an undergraduate or post-graduate degree in the last 2 years or by the end of 2024
• The program starts in February 2025 by which time you must be an Australian citizen, a Permanent Resident of Australia or hold 485 sub-class visa, and willing to undergo background checks as required.

Next steps    

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply today. Please attach a cover letter and/or resume and a copy of your academic transcripts.

Our Benefits:

• Company-paid income protection insurance, and life and total + permanent disability insurance.
• Discounted private health insurance plans with NIB.
• Wellbeing resources to support your physical, nutritional, mental, and financial health.
• Our offices have fitness facilities, with a fully equipped on site gym, daily onsite classes in Boxing, HIIT, Yoga, Pilates, Zumba.
• End of trip facilities including bike racks and showers, or employees are entitled to discounted memberships at nearby gyms.
• Discounts on everyday spending at over 350 popular Australian stores.
• Community Days - paid leave to give back to the community either volunteering, mentoring, or fundraising causes of your choice.
• Blended ways of working - mix of working from home and in the office.
• Parental Leave - Support following the birth or adoption of a child. Permanent full time and part time employees are entitled to 12 weeks paid parental leave within 12 months of your child’s birth.
• Flexible Work Arrangements - These arrangements include work from home, flexible working hours, part time work and job sharing.
• TAL’s Social Club - with a calendar of events and activities each month, you will be sure to find something that appeals to you, whilst having fun along the way.
• Learning and Development Access to world class learning and development programs.