AI Graduate Program

Are you ready to be a big part of something big?

At carsales, we’re all about making buying and selling a great experience. Since 1997, we’ve been evolving with the new economy to help people choose how they move today and tomorrow.

When it comes to your career, we want to offer meaningful opportunities that empower you to make a lasting impact. But for that to happen, we strive to feel small, small enough to stay agile, learn across teams, and connect authentically with each other.

With a vision to be the global leader in online vehicle marketplaces, we’re transforming how people buy and sell across the world. We discover new ideas and bring them to life. We continue to grow, and we continue to evolve and we’re not afraid to take bold steps to get there.

Our AI Graduates are bright, ambitious, and ready to make a difference. They bring fresh perspectives, a strong academic foundation, and a passion for learning. Our program runs for 18 months and will see you working alongside both our Artificial Intelligence team and our Software Engineering teams.

We’re looking for passionate AI enthusiasts who combine solid technical foundations with learning agility, empathy for customers, ethical judgement, and who are excited to use AI to create trustworthy, usable experiences.

Please note Graduates must be based in Melbourne at the commencement of the program. Interstate applicants are encouraged to apply, provided they are open to relocating before the program begins.

We embrace hybrid working combining the flexibility of remote work with the energy and connection of in-person collaboration. We champion flexibility and offer a range of policies and leave options to support your wellbeing.

What’s on offer:

• A permanent role in a place where you can move your career forward, where you’ll be continuously backed to make new ideas happen, and the chance to do work that makes real, significant impact in the world.
• We’re proud to be recognised as one of Australia’s Best Workplaces™ by Great Place to Work®, a Family Friendly Workplace and a WORK180 endorsed employer for women.
• The support of a highly engaged, high-performing team including a leadership team that you’ll actually have face time with. 
• 24 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers, four weeks paid secondary caregivers leave and paid family & fertility planning leave.
• Regular Hackathons, endless learning and development opportunities, and a range of activities that will help support your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.  

What you’ll do:

• Commencing in February 2027, you’ll join our Technology team and start developing your digital career by growing your capabilities across both Artificial Intelligence and Software Development.
• You will have the chance to work on projects that really matter to our business, and we'll surround you with a support crew of motivated and creative people who are invested in providing you with big opportunities to help you make a big impact.
• You’ll get the opportunity to really understand the Software lifecycle and how our Technology teams create and deliver products that make buying and selling a great experience for our customers.

What are we looking for?

• Final year students (to graduate by end of 2026) or recent graduates (no later than 2025) with IT, Computer Science, Software Development or similar degrees/qualifications.
• A strong interest in AI demonstrated through learning beyond your course work such as side projects, hackathons or open-source contributions.
• Motivation to build a successful career in the digital space with the goal of becoming a skilled Technology Specialist.
• Demonstrated interest in Software Development and an interest in making things work in the real world, and solving customer problems.
• A true passion for learning and growth - we want you to be excited about learning our tech stack, the languages that we code in and how to work in an agile environment with the latest technologies.    

A few other things we want to let you know about...

• Online applications close Friday 10 April 2026, however, we encourage applications as early as possible as we will commence shortlisting prior.
• Please upload a cover letter which includes examples of any AI projects, learnings or contributions in this space as well as your academic transcript.
• Graduates will commence employment in February 2027 in Melbourne.
• Our recruitment process includes interviews and an in-person group ability assessment centre (please note this will be held in Melbourne and you will need to be available to attend on the day).
• carsales is an equal opportunity employer and we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage everyone of all ages, genders, and backgrounds to apply. If you’re a candidate with a disability or you need some adjustments to be at your best, let us know how we can provide you with additional support.
• We know how important keeping that balance between work/life is and have a range of flexible working options on offer, including part-time work. We are open to this conversation during our recruitment process - if you want to know more, please ask.
• We are a proud Circle Back Initiative Employer which means we are committed to responding to every job applicant.
• Successful candidates joining carsales are required to undergo a National Police Record check and must have full-time Australian working rights on an ongoing basis.

So come and join our team - because every role is a big role in our plans to go big.