About the Program

The 2025 Graduate Program is a unique and exciting early careers pathway dedicated to providing meaningful work, personal and professional growth and job security. Our graduates are provided the opportunity to apply their studies to real-world situations and develop solutions that contribute to national security.

We are currently recruiting Graduates with an interest in Engineering to commence in early 2025 in Canberra ACT.

What the Program will offer

• 12-month program incorporating personal and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and benefits
• Unique and challenging work utilising cutting-edge technology
• A graduate community
• A diverse and supportive environment where you can be your authentic self

Skills & Experience

• Developing software as part of a team on semi-structured projects
• Experience in programming this may include one or more of the following Go, Rust, Kotlin, Swift, C/C++, Python, Shell Script
• Knowledge and understanding of course control management
• Knowledge of basic structures and algorithms
• Knowledge and/or understanding of continuous integration and testing procedures (desirable)
• A background in cybersecurity, cryptography or mathematics (desirable)

Qualifications & Eligibility

To be eligible for this position you must:

• Be an Australian citizen; and
• Hold or be able to obtain a Negative Vetting 2 clearance or higher.
• Hold a relevant qualification in Engineering or a related field by the commencement of the program.

Be Your Best You at Penten

Penten is a proud equal employment workplace committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment, reflective of the community in which we live, work and play. Penten’s focus on inclusion, well-being and flexible working arrangements means everyone, regardless of their background, can be their best both inside and outside the office.

As a national leader in cyber technology, we believe diversity of experience, identity, background, perspective and expression is key to building the best team, products and company. It’s the actions we take everyday that make the difference and we are continuously working on increasing diversity, inclusivity and belonging in all areas of our business.

How to Apply

To help us achieve our mission to protect those who protect us, click on the ‘Apply Now‘ button below. So that we can assess your suitability, please provide the following:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Clearly outline your Australian citizenship

Please note this position requires you to be an Australian Citizen and be willing and able to obtain an Australian Government security clearance.

Should you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing recruitment@penten.com for a confidential discussion.