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Recent graduates
You've finished a degree in engineering, computer science, data science, IT, information systems or something close. You want hands-on work on live client projects from day one, with structured training and mentors behind you.
Associate Program 2027 · Brisbane, Sydney & Melbourne
Building Australia's next technology leaders. Starting in our communities.
Blackbook AI helps Australian organisations get real value from AI, data and automation. Our Associate Program grows that capability locally: we hire people who went to high school in our own communities, including those who didn't start out in tech, and give them a pathway to lead, in Australia and around the world.
Why we run this program
Pathways, not just positions.
AI is changing how Australia works, and we believe the people leading that change should come from our own communities. So rather than importing talent, we grow it here.
We focus on hiring people who went to local high schools, whatever path they took after that. Many great technologists didn't start out in tech. The program gives you meaningful work and support from day one, opportunities in Australia and globally, and a pathway to become one of the leaders shaping how Australian organisations use technology.
- 01 Hire from our communities We focus on people who went to local high schools. Growing talent here means Australia doesn't have to import the technology leaders it needs.
- 02 Open the door to tech You don't need to have started on a technology path. The program is built to help people move into the field from wherever they began.
- 03 Grow leaders, here and globally Build technical depth and client leadership skills with mentors behind you, with opportunities to work in Australia and around the world.
What we do
We help some of Australia's biggest organisations get AI right.
Blackbook AI is an AI-driven technology consulting company. We work across artificial intelligence, automation, data and digital, from helping a client find the right first use case through to building it and scaling it across their organisation.
We're a team united by a love of technology and a commitment to making a difference. Our mission is to create AI solutions that improve lives and drive positive change.
- 180+
- clients
- 2,000+
- successful projects
- 15+
- industries
- 10+
- years of getting it right
The kind of work you'd be part of
Transport & warehousing
Rail yard scheduling optimisation
A constraint-based scheduling engine that optimises rail yard operations in real time, improving on-time performance and throughput.
Transport & warehousing
NLP-powered insurance claims agent
An AI agent that automates claims communication, streamlines workflows and proactively monitors delays for Bus Queensland.
Public administration & safety
Incident report review automation
A Power Platform solution that automated incident report reviews, cutting manual workload and improving accuracy.
The program
From your first project to leading the work.
The Associate Program puts you on live client work from the start, with structured training and mentors behind you. You grow your technical and consulting skills side by side, on a clear pathway towards leading projects, teams and client relationships.
What you'll be doing
- Joining a hands-on training program that builds both your technical and client-facing skills
- Working in cross-functional teams to design and deliver AI solutions for real clients
- Getting exposure to organisations across many industries, at every stage of their AI journey
- Keeping up with the latest advances in AI and technology, and putting them to work
What we offer
- Competitive salary and bonuses
- Ongoing training and development
- Mentorship from industry-leading experts
- Flexible work and a focus on work-life balance
- Opportunities to work in Australia and globally
- Access to the latest AI technologies and tools
- Clear paths for career progression within the company
Who it's for
Three pathways in
Technology leaders don't all start in the same place, and you don't need a tech background to begin. Our best people sit between the tech and the client: they can build the solution and explain why it matters. You might be starting from either side, or from neither yet.
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Developers moving into consulting
You can already build. Now you want to work closer to the problem: in the room with clients, shaping what gets built and seeing the impact across many organisations and industries, not one product.
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Consultants moving into tech
You know how to run a workshop, frame a problem and manage stakeholders. Now you want to join a technology company and get hands-on with AI, data and automation, with the support to build real technical depth.
What you'll work on
Applied AI, across data, digital and automation.
Our clients' problems don't fit neatly into one specialty, so neither do our consultants. You won't pick a stream. You'll learn to work across all three, and to bring AI to each of them.
The details
The role at a glance
The full role description is in the job ad. Here's the short version.
- Salary
- $80,000 – $100,000 + bonus
- Start date
- February 2027
- Locations
- Brisbane · Sydney · Melbourne
- Type
- Full-time, flexible work
What we're looking for
- A degree in engineering, computer science, data science, IT, information systems or a related field, or equivalent experience in tech or consulting
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and a real interest in AI and emerging technology
- Clear communication and a collaborative mindset
- Curiosity about both sides of the work: building technology and helping clients use it
You must
- Have full Australian working rights
- Be available to start in February 2027
How to apply
Introduce yourself on video
We review applications as they arrive, so apply early. To be considered, your cover letter must include a link to a short video introduction.
- Step 1 Record a 60–90 second video Introduce yourself and tell us why you want to join Blackbook AI.
- Step 2 Tell us your pathway Tell us which of the three pathways describes you, and what draws you to working across data, digital and automation.
- Step 3 Upload and share Upload to YouTube as unlisted. Loom, Google Drive or OneDrive work too, if anyone with the link can view.
- Step 4 Add it to your cover letter Paste the link at the very top of your cover letter, then submit your application.
Apply for your city
Each city has its own job ad. Choose the one where you'd like to be based.
Help lead Australia's technology future.
Applications for the 2027 Associate Program are open now in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
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