Optus
2022 Graduate Program - Legal (Apr 2022)
New South Wales, Macquarie Park
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Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- 1-2 vacancies
- Apply by 15 Aug 2021
- Start date 3 Apr 2022
Say 'Yes'! Let our 2022 Optus Graduate Program take you on a career journey!
Optus' vision is to be Australia's most loved everyday brand with lasting customer relationships. By creating unique customer connections, being digital everywhere and delivered by our amazing people.
That's why, we're investing in our Amazing People, and on the hunt, for like-minded individuals to join the team on our journey to embrace innovation.
About Legal
Optus Legal consists of an internal team of lawyers with specialised experience in Telco matters, who provide legal advice and support across the Optus business. The team is divided into sub-teams, which focus on supporting Optus within their designated areas of accountability and have lawyers who have the relevant legal knowledge within Business, Consumer, Infrastructure, Corporate and Litigation.
We're looking for recent graduates who have studied Law and admitted or on track to be a solicitor in one or more Australian states, preferably NSW, as you will be required to deliver end-to-end legal services to our Product, Marketing, Digital, Retail, Service, and TV & Content business teams. Post admission legal experience, contract drafting and negotiation, commercial and consumer law, data privacy and intellectual property law, telecommunications law and an intense curiosity desire to go beneath the surface of a problem to find the questions at its heart and then provide clear, practical legal advice and guidance is highly desired.
About the 2022 Graduate Program
Our Optus Graduate Program focuses on career growth, and the best part of this program is having the support of everyone around you. You don't have to know everything; we're all one big family looking at how we can create solutions together. From developing your experience across the business and being exposed to a diverse range of people, environments, and situations; we also provide supportive peer-to-peer learning/coaching, mentoring, training, and networking support from leaders across Optus. The opportunities are endless!
As part of our 2022 Optus Graduate Program, you will be participating in:
- A two-year program consisting of three, eight-month rotations within your specific Business Unit.
- Opportunities to challenge yourself and ensure you contribute in making an impact to the business from day one!
- Fun and rewarding experiences that will accelerate your personal and professional development; building a platform to encourage fulfilling your interests and goals.
- On-the-job training and working at our Optus Campus Sydney in Macquarie Park.
- Supportive transition into a role that best suits your capabilities/interests at the end of your time in the Graduate Program.
Graduate Program Criteria
We believe the key to success is to support and empower diversity; therefore, we're keen to hear from people from diverse backgrounds. We take career and professional development seriously and provide ongoing development opportunities to allow you to reach your full potential.
To be eligible for our 2022 Optus Graduate Program:
- You must be an Australian/New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident.
- You must be a recent University Graduate within the last three years (2019, 2020 2021).
- Maintain minimum credit average.
- Graduates with a keen interest in exploring a career within the Optus Enterprise team.
- Customer-focused individuals who rise to the challenge and embody a 'Yes' attitude.
- You will need to be a team player and have a willingness to succeed and learn.
Application Process
Our recruitment process is simple and provides you with the opportunity to showcase your best self, whilst also having a bit of fun and getting to know us along the way.
Our application process:
- Online Application Form – Applications close Sunday 15th August 2021
- Video Interview (HireVue) & Psychrometric Assessments
- Assessment Centre – Let's have some fun! (Sep/Oct)
- Background Checks
- Offer & Commencement – Offers will be made in November, with a start date of early April 2022
If you're inspired to join a dynamic and fun organisation, come join the Optus family!
Are you ready to say 'YES'? Apply now.
Please note; as part of the recruitment process, shortlisted applicants will receive a link from HireVue to complete a short digital video interview. We want to hear all about your 'YES' attitude and moments; so have fun and showcase your full self!
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Law, Legal Studies & Justice +more
- Bachelor or higher
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About the employer
Optus
3.9
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Technology
At Optus, we're not just a telco giant; we're on a mission to be Australia’s most loved everyday brand, with lasting customer relationships.
Pros and cons of working at Optus
Pros
I love the culture and support my current team provides me. I am always learning or doing something on the job, and the vibes are always good.
Supportive environment and working with people who are hardworking/passionate about their craft. Plenty of opportunities for career growth.
Flexible hours e.g. 9am-5pm or 8am-4pm (discussed with your manager).
Diversity is greatly celebrated at Optus. I have had some fantastic opportunities through the Express Yourself Network (LGBTQIA+) as well as support from the Disability Network.
Most of the colleagues are open minded and welcome to questions. As a new grad I can ask for coffee chat from different people and learn a lot from them.
Cons
The processes/technology not being up to date.
Structure of the graduate program has also had some issues. It felt like they proposed or had a lot of structure, but there actually was not much to back it up.
Some unrealistic expectations may lead to late night work and pressure.
More support and structure around the rotations to other teams.
Currently tech grads have 2x 1 year rotations, which limits the breadth of growth and exposure that's possible for a grad to achieve. Moving to 3x 8 month rotations would make a world of difference.