Vanguard Australia

Vanguard IT Graduate Program

To take a stand for all investors, treat them fairly, and give them the best chance for investment success.

  • Software engineering

  • Full-time

  • Office | Melbourne, VIC, Australia

  • Visa sponsorship · No

  • Mid Level · A role for someone with some well-developed knowledge and skills they can bring to the role and team. Typically within 2-5 years of experience.

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Why Vanguard Australia

Since our founding in 1975, helping investors achieve their goals has been our main reason for existence. At Vanguard, we’re built differently. Vanguard is investor-owned, meaning the fund shareholders own the funds, which in turn own Vanguard. When you’re surrounded by people who care about the same things, things tend to fall into place.

With no other parties to answer to and therefore no conflicting loyalties, we make every decision—including keeping investing costs as low as possible—with your needs in mind. Because of our unique structure, your goals align with our goals. Whether you’re investing for your first house, college for your kids, or a comfortable retirement, you can be confident we’re on your side. That’s the value of ownership!

About the role

The Technology Division offers a dynamic environment for potential graduates, brimming with innovation and opportunities to explore cutting-edge advancements. With a strong focus on cloud technology, graduates can delve into the latest trends shaping the digital landscape. Beyond the realm of work, the division fosters a fun and vibrant atmosphere, encouraging creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. Collaboration is at the heart of every project, providing graduates with the chance to work alongside talented individuals, share ideas, and collectively push boundaries to drive great client outcomes. Joining the Technology Division isn't just about a career; it's about embarking on a journey of continuous learning, growth, and making a meaningful impact in for our clients.    What can you expect through this program? 

  • Joining our Melbourne office, you will make an impact across a diverse array of projects, from problem identification to crafting innovative solutions, building cutting-edge cloud-based systems, and providing essential infrastructure support. 
  • 3 Rotations into different divisions which may include Global Investment Technologies, Retail and Advice Platforms, Security and Fraud and Global Technology Operations. 
  • Benefit from personal mentorship by industry-leading technologists. 
  • During your rotations, you will have exposure to local Senior Leadership and global partners across our international regions. 
  • Gain hands-on experience in developing highly secure, scalable, resilient and client centric solutions, in an agile environment. 
  • Fuel your creativity through hack-a-thons and innovation days, where your ideas can thrive and become reality. 
  • Elevate your skills through various learning opportunities such as IT expos, AWS training sessions, business acumen building sessions and structured learning pathways tailored to your growth. 
  • Enjoy a vibrant workplace culture with trivia nights, social gatherings, and engaging activities like Deep Racer.

    Following the completion of the program, participants will be placed in a permanent role in one of our I.T. divisions.    About You     You have just graduated, or are on track to graduate this year, and are looking to launch a long and rewarding career with a global market leader. You want to be a part of a culture that promotes teamwork, diversity of thought, care, integrity and doing the best for our clients.  You want to be a part of Vanguard’s mission: to take a stand for all investors, treat them fairly, and give them the best chance for investment success.    What you need to apply 

  • Technology degree or a related degree 
  • Availability to commence an 18 month graduate program in February 2026 
  • Available for telephone and in-person interviews between May and July 2025 
  • Your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the perfect fit for Vanguard 
  • Academic Transcript (unofficial transcript will suffice for those who have not yet graduated) 
  • WAM (Weighted Average Mark) of 75+ 
  • Full working rights for Australia

    The selection process will be a combination of in person interviews, code tests and a group activity, successful applications will be notified of next steps by early May 2025.  

What you'll be responsible for

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    Testing and QA

    Ensure high quality work by testing code meets the requirements

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    Backend application development

    Develop, test, and maintain software applications

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    Frontend Application Development

    Develop, test, and maintain the user-side elements of a website or app

Skills you'll need

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    Collaboration

    Works with others by being open, clear in communication and listening to achieve goals

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    Numerical problem solving

    Works with numerical information and performs mathematical calculations to solve problems

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    Attention to detail

    Accurately identifies and rectifies discrepancies or errors that exists in information and deliverables

Meet the team

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Engineering

Vanguard Australia