Graduate Digital Futures

Doncaster, Victoria Contract Full‑time fixed‑term position for 24 months. Description Entry Level Full-Time, Fixed-term position for 24 months Band 5 - $81,962 per annum, plus super and a monthly RDO Hybrid working arrangements available Doncaster - free onsite parking Manningham offers challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive and friendly working environment and are committed to fostering a customer focused, delivery led culture. We offer our employees a range of benefits including flexible work options, opportunities for career development, health and wellbeing initiatives, and an active Social Club. The Opportunity Working within our Data and Technology team, the Digital Futures Graduate is a full‑time, entry‑level position centred around supporting Manningham Council’s key IT functions, including ServiceDesk, Applications Support, Information Management, and Cybersecurity/AI. Key activities of Rotate across core IT areas: ServiceDesk, Applications Support, Information Management, and Cybersecurity/AI, building practical skills with modern, AI‑enabled tools. Help ship changes: assist with application deployments, updates, projects and user support. Lift information Quality: support information management initiatives, including data integrity and digital records. Strengthen Security: participate in cyber awareness activities and basic security monitoring. Improve how we work: contribute to documentation, knowledge base articles, and process improvements. Support the implementation of new technologies and digital tools. As a Manningham Council Graduate, You Can Expect Experiences in real roles and projects, doing meaningful work. Learning and development support to build the foundational capabilities and skills for a successful career. Guidance from a network of mentors across our Service Units. Invaluable exposure to Local Government services. About You You would have recently completed a degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems or similar (within the last 2 years). You are curious about emerging technologies; keen to explore different IT career paths through a structured rotation. You are a clear communicator with a customer focus; comfortable working with staff at all levels and explaining new digital/AI solutions in plain English. Enjoy challenges and are a proactive learner who adapts quickly, takes initiative, and contributes to team goals. Highly organised and detail‑oriented; maintains accurate records and follows ITIL‑based processes for incidents, requests and changes. Feel comfortable in working independently or as a part of a team. Why join us? We are committed to delivering the best workplace experience for our people. This means that we live our values (working together, excellence, accountable, respectful, empowered) every day. We understand the value of a safe and inclusive workplace culture, which is why we are committed to gender and intersectional equality. Our Employee Code of Conduct, Reconciliation Action Plan and Gender Equality Action Plan hold us accountable as we continue to build on positive change at Manningham. We are embracing new technology and improving our customers’ experiences. It’s a very exciting time to be working at Manningham. Working here is often challenging where no day is the same. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of your work, have your ideas heard and your achievements acknowledged. We are constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local community. We are looking for a new game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham. How to Apply Your application for this position should be addressed to Mary Vlachos, Manager Information Technology and Data, and can be submitted via the link below. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Mary Vlachos on . Applications close on Sunday 21 December 2025 at 11:00pm. Don’t meet every requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet all the criteria. We recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the selection criteria, but you’re excited about this role and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you to apply now. Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers. To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds. Manningham Council has a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely. If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance. Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Apply for this role Visit site Share #J-18808-Ljbffr