Graduate Program for 2028

Planet Innovation; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International rotations (Irvine)

Structured graduate program

Job summary

Planet Innovation in Melbourne offers a two-year Graduate Program for 2028 designed to accelerate your growth across engineering and design disciplines. You’ll work on real projects spanning experience design, product development, digital solutions, and advanced manufacturing, while building core business and leadership capabilities with guidance from expert engineers, designers, and consultants.

You’ll gain hands-on experience, thrive in collaborative settings, and have opportunities for

Qualifications

• Graduate in Mechanical, Electronics, Software, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Aerospace or Biomedical.
• Graduated in 2026 with up to 2 years' work experience in a relevant discipline listed above.
• Australian work rights and citizenship or permanent residency are required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to product design and development activities.
• Build and test prototypes, investigate issues, and drive solutions.
• Support client workshops, brainstorming sessions, and innovation sprints.
• Document and communicate work in line with quality and engineering standards.
• Build strong relationships across multidisciplinary teams and clients.
• Seek out mentorship, share ideas, and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Curiosity

Creativity

Entrepreneurial mindset

Collaborative

Adaptable

Proactive

Education

Graduate in relevant discipline (2026)

Job description

Graduate Program for 2028

Shape the Future of Medtech Innovation

Planet Innovation (PI) is an award-winning medtech contract design and manufacturing company working on some of the most advanced technologies in the world. We partner with global leaders and start-ups alike to design, develop, and manufacture products that improve lives and transform industries. Behind every breakthrough is our people. With over 300 of the brightest and most passionate innovators, PI is experiencing strong demand for our consulting services across our client base and are looking for the next generation of talent to join us.

Who We're Looking For:

• Engineering:Mechanical, Electronics, Software, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Aerospace, Biomedical
• Design: UX/UI, Interaction Design, Product Design, Industrial Design

(Or have graduated in 2026 with up to 2-years' work experience in a relevant discipline listed above).

You're someone who:

• Brings curiosity, creativity, and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Thrives in collaborative environments and loves bouncing ideas off others.
• Is adaptable, proactive, and eager to learn new skills.
• Communicates clearly, listens actively, and shows empathy for clients and colleagues.
• Is motivated to take ownership, deliver results, and build commercial acumen.

About the PI Graduate Program:

Our award-winning 2-year program is designed to accelerate your growth, combining technical, consulting, and commercial experience. You'll work on real projects across experience design, product development, digital solutions, and advanced manufacturing—all while building core business and leadership capabilities. With guidance from world-class engineers, designers, and consultants, you'll gain the skills, knowledge, and experience to become a well-rounded professional who can make an impact from day one.

What You'll Do:

• Contribute to product design and development activities.
• Build and test prototypes, investigate issues, and drive solutions.
• Support client workshops, brainstorming sessions, and innovation sprints.
• Document and communicate work in line with quality and engineering standards.
• Build strong relationships across multidisciplinary teams and clients.
• Seek out mentorship, share ideas, and contribute to continuous improvement.

Why Join PI?

• Award-winning program: Develop alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.
• Impactful work: Contribute to products that make a positive difference worldwide.
• Career progression: Opportunities for growth and potential international rotations, including our Irvine, California office.
• Culture of innovation: A collaborative, supportive workplace where your ideas matter.

Our Recruitment Process:

We typically receive hundreds of applications for very limited spaces each year. Therefore, we are proud to run a rigorous process for our Graduate Program to ensure we attract and assess the very best emerging talent. Candidates complete a psychometric assessment, submit a short video, attend 2-3 onsite interviews and undergo reference checks before offers are made. It's not an easy journey - but for those who make it through, the reward is joining a truly high-performing cohort.

Eligibility Requirements:

As our Graduate Program is designed to provide long-term career opportunities within Planet Innovation, applicants must hold full Australian work rights and be either an Australian Citizen orPermanent Resident. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for graduate roles at this time, so candidates requiring current or future sponsorship will not be eligible for consideration.