Graduate Software Engineer - 2025 Graduate Program

Just finished your degree? We are looking for talented and passionate Software Engineers to join our Graduate Program 2025 intake!

At Compass, we’re on a mission to transform the school day—for everyone. From staff and students to families and administrators, we build smart, seamless technology that empowers people to focus on what really matters: learning, growing, and thriving.

That mission has fuelled our growth into a global scale-up, now supporting over 5,000 schools across 3 countries. Backed by a team of 260+ passionate professionals, our all-in-one school management platform is redefining how education communities connect, communicate, and operate.

We’re now looking for Graduate Software Engineers to join our 12-Month Graduate Program. You'll work within a collaborative, high-performing product team that values ownership, innovation, and celebrating the wins that matter.

About the Graduate Program

Our Graduate Program is about bringing passionate individuals together to create software that shapes the future of education. We will provide you with a solid foundation to take your first steps into your career. Every step of the way, we’ll support you through a combination of structured training, informal on-the-job learning, regular check-ins, and inspiring mentors.

At Compass, you will:

• Create - Work with our talented team to build beautiful user experiences using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and C#.NET, React and more on our flagship platform, Compass.

• Invent - Prototype new features and designs, then build, test, and ship them in our products.

• Improve - Work to increase the modularity and quality of our architecture, reducing duplication and improving developer efficiency.

• Learn - Work with, and assist in driving the implementation of new technologies which help us build great products. Start your professional career with confidence - learn beyond code with our goal-oriented workshops and personal branding and the tricks of the trade with lunch & learn sessions.

• Contribute - Autonomously develop ideas for new features and identify areas for improvement. Suggest solutions that are unique and brilliant.

What you'll need to succeed

At Compass, we are always on the lookout for individuals who are able to bring a high level of energy and a positive and can-do attitude to our company. If you are someone who is passionate about coding and loves keeping up to date with new technologies - then this program is for you!

You don’t need to be an expert yet, but you’ll have a solid foundation in key areas, including:

• Familiarity with C# and .NET frameworks, and experience with React and/or working knowledge of JavaScript for building interactive user interfaces.
• An understanding of relational databases and the ability to write basic SQL queries to retrieve or manipulate data.
• Exposure to source control systems (like Git), and basic experience with debugging, versioning, and general software development workflows.

What’s in it for you?

• We come together with our unique strengths to work towards a common purpose - shaping the future of education. When you join our team, you will collaborate with individuals who are passionate, driven, and open to embracing change in a fast-paced environment.
• A flexible working environment - our teams work 3 days from our offices in Melbourne!
• Learning & Development opportunities - we want you to grow and get the most out of your role!
• 24/7 access to our Employment Assistance Program (EAP) through the means of face-to-face, livechat and phone support.

It is a really exciting time to join Compass. We are growing and are looking for ambitious individuals who want to grow alongside us. Compass is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Prior To Commencing Employment, You Require:

• a valid Employee Working With Children Check
• a satisfactory National Police Check
• verification of unrestricted work rights in Australia, eg citizenship, passport, or birth certificate

Ready to make a difference?

Apply today and help us empower schools to focus on what matters most: teaching and learning.

Find out more about Compass on our website - .