Technology Graduate at REA Group

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Software Engineering, Data Science, Cyber Security, Typescript, Functional Programming, Full-stack Technologies, Web Applications, Mobile Applications, AWS, Cloud-native Development, Event-driven Architecture, Micro Frontends, Data Engineering, Data Analytics, Threat Modelling, Incident Response

Industry

technology;Information and Media

Description

18-month, award-winning graduate program that has been named AAGE’s Top Graduate Employer 2026. You’ll experience structured development, meaningful rotations, a post‑program permanent position and global exposure across REA Group. Join one of three streams – Software Engineering, Data or Cyber Security – and help us build the future of property technology. Work across multiple REA brands and products, collaborating with cross‑functional teams and learning from experienced engineers, data specialists and security experts. Find your community and hone your craft through our many tech guilds and support networks for women in tech, neurodiversity, cultural diversity, and more. Entry to REA is a space that delivers both business impact and opportunity if you’re starting – or restarting – your career. Our programs are continuously evolving to ensure we are solving current business problems. We’re REA With bold and ambitious goals, REA Group is changing the way the world experiences property. No matter where you're at on your property journey, we're here to help with every step - whether that's finding or financing your next home. Our people are the key to our success. At the heart of everything we do, is a thriving culture centred around high performance and care. We are purpose driven and collaborative, which drives innovation and our ability to make a real impact. As such, we’re proud to have been named in Australia’s “Top 5” Best Workplaces two years in a row, being recognised as a Best Workplace for Women, plus being awarded AAGE’s Top Graduate Employer 2026. Choose your stream You’ll join one of three streams and be embedded in agile product teams, working on real problems that matter to millions of consumers and customers. 1. Software Engineering Design, build and ship high‑quality software that powers REA’s consumer and customer experiences. You’ll: Work with modern full‑stack technologies and practices such as Typescript and functional programming. Build and improve web and mobile applications, as well as products in platform and core services teams. Gain experience with AWS and cloud‑native development, including patterns like event‑driven architecture and micro frontends. Pair with senior engineers, participate in code reviews and contribute to production systems from early in the program. 2. Data Engineering / Data Science / Analytics Turn data into decisions and experiences across REA. You’ll: Work with data engineers, data scientists and analysts on pipelines, models and insights that power products and strategy. Help design and maintain data platforms that support analytics, reporting and machine learning at scale. Use modern tools and languages to explore, model and visualise data, translating complex information into clear stories for the business. Collaborate closely with product, marketing and commercial teams to test hypotheses and measure impact. 3. Cyber Security Protect our customers, our products and our people. You’ll: Work alongside cyber security specialists to identify, assess and manage security risks across REA’s platforms and applications. Support activities such as threat modelling, security monitoring, incident response and secure‑by‑design reviews. Partner with engineering teams to embed secure development practices into everyday work. Help us stay ahead of emerging threats in a way that’s practical, people‑centric and supportive of innovation. Across all streams, you’ll see a mix of technical work, problem‑solving, collaboration and continuous learning – with support to stretch into new areas as your confidence grows. Who we’re looking for We welcome graduates from diverse backgrounds and experiences – including people who are career‑changing into tech or who haven’t followed a traditional path. If you’re excited by the work we do and keen to learn, we want to hear from you. IT, Data, Cyber or STEM Degree required Graduated in 2025 or before July 2026 from a related degree, certificate or bootcamp, with less than one year’s professional IT experience (excluding internships/placements). Must have full Australian working rights (international students accepted). To set you up for success, you’ll ideally be: Curious and collaborative – you ask questions, listen deeply and enjoy working with people from different disciplines. Comfortable with ambiguity in a fast‑paced environment, and able to break down complex problems into clear next steps. Hungry to learn new technologies, tools and ways of working, across multiple programming languages and principles. Aligned with REA’s values, and motivated by work that has real impact for customers and communities. If you don’t tick every box in the description, please still apply. We know that women are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria, and we don’t want you to count yourself out – your potential and willingness to learn matter most. The REA experience The physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our people is something we’ll never stop caring about. This is a place to learn and grow. Some of our Perks & Benefits include: A hybrid and flexible approach to working Flexible leave options including, birthday leave and purchase additional leave Flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers Our Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charity Hackdays so you can bring your big ideas to life Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe teams with diverse ideas and experiences are more creative, more eﬀective and fuel disruptive thinking. If you've got the skills, dedication and enthusiasm to learn but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. Join our Talent Neighbourhood Keen to be part of REA but didn't find a perfect match with this opportunity? Perhaps the timing isn't right? You should join our Talent Neighbourhood! We are an Australian-based digital media company with a passion for real estate. Our leading brand is Australia’s biggest property resource, realestate.com.au. We also operate the number one commercial property site, realcommercial.com.au, and have businesses that help property developers and other brands advertise with us. Whilst we live in Australia, we’ve also got ventures in Asia and North America, and have the vision of expanding our footprint further. Everything we do is driven by our purpose to ‘change the way the world experiences property’ – from product innovation to our international investments.

Responsibilities

Participants will join one of three streams (Software Engineering, Data, or Cyber Security) to work on real problems across multiple REA brands, collaborating with cross-functional teams and experienced specialists. Responsibilities include designing and shipping software, working on data pipelines and models, or managing security risks across platforms.