Career Start Edge Program - Accessibility & Disability Pathway (Nov 2024)

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About Career Start Edge

Allow us to introduce the exciting new Career Start Edge Program, where you can earn & learn simultaneously, unlocking boundless opportunities for your future.

You will join Telstra permanent part-time for the rest of your studies to support the cutting-edge work we’re doing in areas such as Internet of Things (IoT), Software Defined Networks, 5G, cybersecurity, drone technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies. Edge is designed to enhance and enrich your university studies with immersive, on-the-job, real experiences that embrace ways of working like Agile, DevOps, Human Centred Design and Lean. Plus, you'll get the tools, flexibility, and volunteer opportunities to support your personal and professional growth, on your terms.

We value diversity and are committed to creating inclusive experiences for all our employees. You can learn about what diversity and inclusion means to us here - https://tel.st/Edgediversityandinclusion.  

Our Commitment

Our purpose is to build a connected future where everyone can thrive, including the millions of people who are living with disabilities and seeking employment. We are proud to be counted among the organisations who have completed AND’s Disability Confident Recruiter Program (DCR).

We are also proud of our Disability Action Plan, which articulates our core commitments to inclusive employment; to employees and their careers, to customers and to the wider community.

Recruitment Support

If you identify as living with disability, our team are happy to work with you through the recruitment process (or, work with your Disability Employment Services provider if you would like us to).

Examples of where we’ve provided support during the recruitment process include providing access to information in different formats, ensuring suitable adjustments for face-to-face or instant messenger interviews for candidates who identify as living with hearing impairment or speech impediment or standing face-to-face interviews for candidates with back injuries.

About You

Because we put the customer at the heart of everything we do, in every corner of the country – you’ll be able to help us make a real difference to all the communities in which we operate.

Our leaders and recruiters are trained to understand individual needs and can offer support, understanding and a range of career opportunities. Employees with sensory, physical, or other disabilities also have access to a great range of resources, which means more opportunities for great performance and a fulfilling career.

You’ll also have flexibility in how you work, because we know it’s what you do, not where you are, that matters most. And you’ll be supported all the way through.

Why Telstra?

You’ll be working on projects that are essential to Telstra, and have a real effect on our business. 

Benefits:

• Earn while you study, permanent part-time position, job security and promotion opportunities on completion of your program
• Mentoring from industry experts, supportive Managers who will help guide your early career journey
• Social connections with your fellow Edge undergraduates, and Telstra graduates, including a buddy to bounce ideas and answer your questions
• Work/Life balance, additional leave options (parental, volunteer, cultural, gender-affirmation, purchased leave), flexible work options and hybrid working where we will set you up with what you need to make Hybrid working suit you
• Support for your wellbeing through our EAP Benestar, including mental, physical and financial coaching and resources
• Exclusive discounts from over 240 brands, including Telstra products and services
• Unlimited learning, continued access to accredited online and on-the-job learning opportunities, level up your skills and stay up to date and future ready

To find out more about the benefits available to you, visit our careers website - https://tel.st/Edgebenefits.

Program Eligibility

Are you eligible to apply?

To be eligible for the Career Start Edge program, you must have completed at least your first year of undergraduate study and must not be in your final year of undergraduate study. You will need to be available to work a minimum of 2 days per week for the duration of your remaining studies (we have flexible working arrangements so we are happy to work with you on what this looks like for you). International Students who have a valid visa that enables them to work in Australia are also eligible to apply for our technical pathways.     

You can read more about our eligibility criteria and get your questions answered here - https://tel.st/CareerStartEdge.

What’s next?

To assist us to deliver a smooth experience, please ensure you upload your CV, Academic Transcript (unofficial is accepted) and Right-To-Work documents (Australian Passport/ Birth Certificate or relevant Visa) when you submit your application.  Our process after you submit your application looks like this:

• Our team will confirm you are eligible for the program.
• Eligible candidates will be sent a link to complete a HireVue recorded video interview and assessment task.
• Our team will assess all video applications. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a final day interview.
• If you are successful, we’ll complete final background checks and you’ll be sent your offer.

Applications close at 11.59 pm AEDT, Tuesday 16th July 2024.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce in all its forms. We encourage applicants from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds and applicants who may be living with a disability. We also offer flexibility in all our roles, to ensure everyone can participate.

If you have a specific impairment, which may be permanent, temporary or situational, our team are happy to work with you through the recruitment process (or, work with your Disability Employment Services provider if you would like us to). Learn more information on how we hire - https://tel.st/Edgehowwehire.