IT Engineer Graduate

Service Stream; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Stream in Melbourne invites applications for its 2027 Ignite IT Engineering Graduate Program. This two-year pathway provides exposure to Infrastructure Systems Engineering, Network Administration, Digital Support, End User Computing, and Applications Support with rotations across projects and sites.

Program features include job rotations, networking events with executives, professional memberships, and courses to build branding, finance, and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-year undergraduate degree in IT, Computer Science or Network Engineering.
• Willingness to work full-time for the 2-year program starting February 2027.

Responsibilities

• Work across five core disciplines: Infrastructure Systems Engineering, Network Administration, Digital Support, End User Computing, and Applications Support.
• Engage in rotations, training, events, and mentoring as part of the Ignite program.

Education

Undergraduate degree in IT / Computer Science / Network Engineering

Job description

Primary Location: VIC – Melbourne – 655 Collins St

Job Description Summary: Join our 2027 Ignite Graduate Program!

About the Role

Service Stream is excited to open applications for an IT Engineering Graduate to join our Group Business Information Services (GBIS/IT) division, and form part of our cohort for the 2027 Ignite Graduate Program.

You will work across 5 core disciplines – Infrastructure Systems Engineering, Network Administration, Digital Support, End User Computing (EUC), and Applications Support – providing broad exposure to enterprise infrastructure, cloud and networking technologies, cybersecurity, device and identity management, application support, service management, and technology project delivery.

This role provides a development pathway into positions such as Systems Administrator, Cloud Engineer, Cyber Security Analyst, Infrastructure Engineer and Digital Support Analyst.

About us

Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries – we keep communities connected.

We specialise in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of assets across these industries and have a 5,500+ strong workforce.

With major contract wins this year, including with the Department of Defence, Service Stream continues to grow.

As we look ahead to an even stronger 2027, there has never been a better time to join us!

About the Program

Our 2-year program is designed to support your personal and professional growth through a balanced mix of on-the-job experience, learning from others, and structured formal development.

Our program features:

• Job rotations – you will have the opportunity to work across different areas of specialisation and projects.
• Networking events – meet and greets with our executives as well as our business leaders, other graduates, and graduate alumni.
• Professional membership – for your first year we will give you access to your relevant association.
• Learning courses – to build capability in areas such as personal branding, influencing, finance and presenting.
• Annual site visits – providing on the job experiences and exposure to various projects across Australia.
• Support and guidance – through leadership support, a buddy system, a dedicated and enthusiastic graduate program team and mentoring opportunities.
• Paid leave – parental, cultural, community service, defence, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.
• Access – discounts for hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI‑FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, and Specsavers.
• We also offer access to novated leasing and a share matching program.

O‑Week kicks off in February 2027 from our head office in Melbourne, marking your first day of employment.

We will provide remuneration increases every 6 months for the duration of this program, and when you finish you will have a permanent role with us!

About you

If you’re looking for a workplace where you can be yourself and grow your career with a company that continues to grow, we would love to hear from you.

To be eligible for the program, you must:

• Have completed, or about to complete, a minimum 3-year undergraduate degree such as IT, Computer Science or Network Engineering within the last 5 years from a recognised university.
• Be available to work full-time for the 2-year duration of the program from February 2027.
• Be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.
• Hold a current Australian driver’s licence.
• Willingness to travel to Service Stream offices and operational sites as required.