Early Talent: RMIT Graduate Program

Ready to kickstart your career with one of Australia's leading universities? The RMIT Graduate Program is designed to develop future leaders by providing top graduates with comprehensive training, mentorship and real-world experience.

Our pitch to you

Applications for 2026 Graduate Program are now closed. Check back in August for key dates of the 2027 RMIT Graduate Program.

Our 12-month program includes two rotations across key business areas, supported by your Coach and Program Manager. You'll leverage RMIT's strengths in emerging technologies, social innovation, and sustainable practices, while building skills and relationships to succeed at RMIT and beyond.

To be eligible, you must be a final year student or an RMIT alumnus within one-year post-graduation. We're looking for the next generation of leaders to join our Graduate Program.

Apply now to shape your future and make a meaningful impact. Start your journey with RMIT today!

Submit your expression of interest for 2027

"At RMIT, we believe in empowering the next generation of leaders through opportunity, innovation, and real-world experience. RMIT’s Graduate Program represents our commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders by providing valuable learning experiences and opportunities for growth within our vibrant university community."

– Fiona Notley, Chief Operating Officer

"RMIT’s Graduate Program is more than a career launchpad; it’s a commitment to nurturing talent, fostering growth, and building a future shaped by bold ideas and meaningful impact. We encourage graduates to take part in a journey that builds global citizenship, enhances mobility and networking skills, and aligns with our values of inclusivity and sustainability."

– Layton Pike, Vice-President International

Streams

Each stream is designed to reflect RMIT's commitment to practical, real-world learning.

Pick a stream that aligns with your area of study, interest and the work you would like to have an impact on!

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RMIT University’s Finance and Assurance portfolio plays a critical role in enabling informed decision-making, financial sustainability and strategic investment across the university. As a graduate in this portfolio, you’ll contribute to the financial health of a global institution, supporting both day-to-day operations and long-term planning.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in the Finance Partnering Team and Central Finance Operations Team, working closely with stakeholders to deliver financial insights, support budgeting and forecasting, and ensure efficient financial processes. This might include preparing financial reports, analysing data to support strategic initiatives, assisting with compliance and assurance activities, and contributing to continuous improvement projects that enhance financial systems and service delivery.

In this role, you’ll build practical skills in financial analysis, stakeholder engagement, operational finance and strategic planning – while gaining a deep understanding of how finance enables innovation, growth and impact across the university. It’s a unique opportunity to develop your career in a purpose-driven environment where numbers tell the story of transformation.

Rotational area options:

Finance Partnering
Finance Operations

RMIT University’s Health, Safety and Risk team is the driving force behind a safe, respectful and resilient campus culture. This end-to-end function defines and delivers health, safety and risk strategies and gender-base violence prevention initiatives, while providing consolidated oversight of RMIT’s overall risk profile across all campuses – locally and globally.

The team brings together five interconnected areas:

Health and Safety
Campus Security and Operations
Risk Management
Safer Communities
Prevention and Respect

As a graduate in this portfolio, you’ll contribute to initiatives that promote physical safety, respectful relationships, and proactive risk management. You might support incident investigations, help coordinate campus security operations, assist with risk assessments, or contribute to prevention programs that address harm, discrimination and misconduct.

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in safety systems, stakeholder engagement, crisis response, and cultural change – all while helping shape a safer, more inclusive RMIT for students, staff and the wider community.

Rotational area options:

Campus Security and Operations
Health and Safety
Risk Management

As a graduate within RMIT’s Information Technology Services (ITS), you’ll be part of the team that powers the university’s digital ecosystem. ITS delivers innovative and secure technology solutions that support RMIT’s teaching, research, and operations – locally and globally. With a vision to 'unleash technologies to enable great experiences for RMIT communities,' ITS plays a critical role in shaping the university’s digital future.

In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience working across enterprise platforms, supporting digital transformation projects, and contributing to the design and delivery of cutting-edge technology services. You’ll collaborate with teams across the university to enhance user experiences, improve systems, and help drive RMIT’s commitment to lifelong learning through technology.

Rotational area options:

Strategy and Build (eg. Automation, AI Development, Software Build)
Infrastructure and Integration
Digital Transformation and Projects

RMIT University is delivering its ambitious nine-year strategy, Knowledge with Action, with a focus on strengthening its international engagement and impact.

As a graduate in RMIT’s International portfolio, you will support the development of international partnerships, assist with events and stakeholder communications, and contribute to projects that enhance RMIT’s regional presence. You’ll work closely with our onshore and offshore teams, including our flagship Vietnam campus, gaining experience across initiatives like the RMIT Asia Hub and the Australia Vietnam Policy Institute, and our network of international partners.

In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience by preparing briefing notes, coordinating meetings, supporting research, and helping deliver regional engagement events and activities. This is a unique opportunity to build your skills in international engagement, public policy, and higher education strategy at a globally connected university.

Rotational area options:

Asia Strategy
Commercial Strategy
International Partnerships
International Strategy and Business Development

RMIT University’s Operations portfolio plays a vital role in enabling the university’s day to day success – supporting students, academics and staff through seamless service delivery and strategic planning. As a graduate in this portfolio, you’ll gain insight into the complex systems and processes that keep the university running, while contributing to initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and long-term sustainability.

You’ll have the opportunity to work across diverse areas such as campus operations, financial and infrastructure planning, service delivery, and strategic projects. This might include supporting initiatives that improve student and staff experiences, contributing to resource planning and operational frameworks, or assisting with cross-functional projects that align with RMIT’s broader strategic goals.

In this role, you’ll build practical skills in stakeholder engagement, strategic thinking and operational management – all while gaining a deep understanding of how a large, global university functions behind the scenes. It’s a unique opportunity to help shape the systems that support learning, research and innovation at scale.

This is a targeted position and therefore ONLY open to applicants of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage in accordance with an exemption granted under section 12 of the Vic – Equal Opportunity Act 2010. This is a recruitment strategy to increase Aboriginal workforce. The successful applicant is required to provide confirmation of their Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.

Rotational area options:

Strategic Planning
Governance and Reporting
Engagement and Communications

As a graduate in RMIT’s People and Culture portfolio, you will help shape a vibrant, inclusive and empowering workplace where people can thrive. This portfolio plays a key role in enabling individual and collective success by designing contemporary employment frameworks, policies and processes, and building strategic partnerships across the university.

Graduates have the opportunity to work across a selection of teams such as, Partnering, Workforce Design, Talent Acquisition, Employee Experience, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access, Leadership and Capability Development, Employee Relations and Wellbeing. These teams support the full employee lifecycle, from attracting and onboarding talent to fostering wellbeing, career development and a positive workplace culture.

This is a unique career-building experience allowing you to contribute to initiatives that support RMIT’s diverse and global workforce while building your skills in human resources, employee experience, and strategic planning at a people-first university.

Rotational area options:

Leadership and Capability Development
Organisational Development
Employee Experience
Business Partnering
Compensation and Benefits

RMIT creates world-class environments that support learning, research, and community connection. As a graduate in the Property portfolio, you will contribute to shaping the university’s physical footprint – from major infrastructure projects to the everyday spaces that bring campus life to life.

You’ll gain hands-on experience across key areas including Capital Works and Development, Commercial and Leasing, Facilities and Asset Management, Campus Strategy and Management and Property Operations. This might involve supporting the delivery of new buildings and precincts, assisting with leasing and commercial partnerships, contributing to asset planning and maintenance programs, helping develop long-term campus strategies, or working on operational initiatives that align with academic and sustainability goals.

In this role, you’ll build practical skills in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, property operations and strategic planning – all while helping create inspiring, inclusive and future-ready campuses. It’s a unique opportunity to be part of the team that turns vision into place at one of Australia’s leading universities.

Rotational area options:

Campus Strategy and Management
Capital Works and Development
Commercial and Leasing
Facilities and Asset Management
Property Operations

Hiring process

Step one: Online application and assessment

Kickstart your journey with us by filling out our online application form! Share your resume, details of your academic and work experience, and let us know which business area excites you the most.

We know life as a university student can be hectic, so we've made our online assessment flexible and convenient. This is your chance to shine by showcasing your transferable skills, which we value even more than experience! The assessment includes video questions and soft skill evaluations.

Step two: Assessment centre and interviews

This is where the fun begins! Our assessment centre is your opportunity to engage with us directly and demonstrate your skills through interactive activities. You'll meet the RMIT Talent Team, Graduate Program Lead, and business leaders, giving you the perfect chance to ask questions and learn more about the graduate experience at RMIT. During the day, you'll also have a one-on-one with the area manager of your chosen stream to see how you fit into our team culture.

We believe feedback is essential for growth. Every candidate who participates in the assessment centre will have the opportunity to receive feedback, whether successful or not. We want you to learn and grow from this experience!

Step three: Offer

If you're successful, we'll be thrilled to call you a few days after your interview with the exciting news!

What we offer

When you join the RMIT team, you'll be able to access a range of benefits:

Flexible work: Embrace hybrid working arrangements and flexible work to balance your work and life.
Professional growth during and beyond the program: Access learning and development opportunities throughout the program, including a minimum of two days of professional development annually. Plus the opportunity to apply for a fixed-term or continuing role/s upon completion of the program, subject to availability.
Networking opportunities: Connect with dedicated mentors, trainers, and coaches, and engage with top leadership and executives at RMIT.
Generous leave: Benefit from additional paid leave during Christmas Closedown and Easter Tuesday, 20 days paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave, 30 days Gender Affirmation Leave, 10 days Cultural Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employees, and the option to purchase up to six weeks of additional leave.
Wage offer: $80,943 starting salary + 17% superannuation
Christmas closedown: Enjoy additional leave during the closure of RMIT between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
RMIT short courses: Get a 25% discount on selected short and single courses.
KUDOS: Celebrate our vibrant, diverse community with exclusive benefits through partnerships with leading retailers, offering perks in automotive, transport, travel, health, wellbeing, finance, and technology.
Supportive environment: Enjoy dedicated employment targets and support networks for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employees, along with flexible working arrangements.
Vibrant campus experience: Connect and collaborate with staff and students in a dynamic campus environment, while enjoying flexibility in how, when, and where you work.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the RMIT Graduate Program, you must:

be a final-year RMIT student or an RMIT alumnus who has graduated within the past year; and
have completed a diploma, advanced diploma, undergraduate or postgraduate degree; and
be available to work full time from February 2026 to February 2027; and
meet one of the following Australian working rights criteria:
- You are an Australian or New Zealand citizen; or
- You hold an Australian permanent visa; or
- You hold a temporary visa with unrestricted work rights at the commencement of the 2026 intake year for a term of 12 months or more (e.g. Temporary Graduate, secondary 457/TSS, provisional Partner visa)
- Please note: Applications are also open to candidates currently on a restricted Student Visa, provided they will hold an unrestricted visa that is valid at the commencement of the program.

Position Description

Learn more about the role, responsibilities and key selection criteria.

Download the Position Description (PDF 259 KB)

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Indigenous employment

We welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply for the 2026 RMIT Graduate Program who have graduated from RMIT within the last four years. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples will be invited to a one-on-one yarn with our First Nations Recruitment Team.

Get support with your application

Gain support and guidance with your application by visiting RMIT's Career Connect, where you can access one-on-one careers appointments, resume and cover letter reviews, and daily job-ready essential sessions.

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RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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Early Talent: RMIT Graduate Program