Graduate Software Engineer

The Config Team - Discover your potential and change how the world works.

Job title: Associate Consultant

Employment: Permanent, 38 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Travel:Occasional across Australia

Location: Commutable distance to our office in Melbourne

Package: Excellent basic salary and benefits

The Company:

This is your opportunity to work for an award-winning and Investors In People Gold organisation with a workforce based across Australia, the UK, and Europe. We are a leading technology consultancy with a focus on SAP software implementation. At our core, we're committed to fostering a people-centric culture that values collaboration, employee well-being and continuous learning and development.

As an Associate, you will kick-start your journey into IT and Consulting which offers rewarding and fulfilling work, and where exceptional career progression can be achieved. Under the guidance of experienced mentors, you'll receive personalised coaching and support whilst upskilling in ERP solution design, system configuration and Supply Chain Planning business processes.

The Role

This position is for a career path in SAP technical development with the future potential to transition into a functional consultant career.

Exposure to SAP would be beneficial but we are looking for talented individuals who are analytically minded, and that have a keen interest in the supply chain industry. The role is ideal for a candidate who wants a mixture of a client facing and technical role.

With an immersive, hands-on experience, you can expect to gain a real and practical understanding of SAP solutions while harnessing the latest SAP technology, and developing your expertise in consultancy, software development or project management.

Who We're Looking For:

Whether you're a recent university graduate, have prior SAP end-user experience, or are seeking a career change, our graduate roles welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and a hunger for growth. Designed to offer meaningful career pathways, our programme is tailored to nurture early careers and provide purpose-driven roles within the SAP landscape.

We operate a hybrid working model, which means a mixture of homeworking, office and customer site visits. Successful candidates must possess a driver's licence, live within a commutable distance of our Melbourne office and expect to spend 2-3 days in the office per week. The start date for this role will be in February 2026.

- Begin to understand TCT, TCT products, SAP, and the logistics & supply chain environment.

- Undertake and be accountable for specific tasks under the guidance of a mentor.

- Understand usage of, and adhere to, templates, standards and processes within own area of assignment.

- Begin to advise on own area of subject matter expertise to a low complexity.

- Develop an understanding of different project methodologies and business processes.

- To make suggestions and begin to develop more complex analysis, reasoning and problem-solving skills.

- Develop a working understanding of the technical elements of SAP including configuration and the build of an SAP demo system.

- Contribute to workshops, requirement gathering sessions or any other project related work as appropriate.

- Begin to display potential in communication and interpersonal skills, leadership capabilities, conceptual thinking and innovation.

- Improve stakeholder management skills.

- Keep up to date with the latest SAP technology, especially within supply chain.

- Be responsible for documentation and other administrative tasks.

- Maintain awareness of policies including ISO within department, keeping up to date with any changes and complete all required training in a timely manner.

- Display behaviours which reflect The Config Team Purpose, Mission, Vision and Values.

Required Skills

- Demonstrate the ability to effectively grasp the appropriate technical skills required.

- The ability to gather and analyse complex information and articulate findings to an excellent standard.

- Demonstrate the ability to develop excellent leadership, conceptual thinking and innovation skills.

- Display results orientation, flexibility, enthusiasm and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

- Able to take ownership for independent learning and continuous personal and professional development.

- Strong communication, networking and relationship skills.

- Confident, clear and engaging presentation skills and style.

- Excellent written English and verbal skills.

- Show an understanding of different cultures and behaviours.

- Experienced in Microsoft office packages with focus on Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

- Interested in a career within IT, logistics and the supply chain.

- Display behaviours which reflect the TCT Purpose, Mission, Vision and Values.

- Educated to degree level or equivalent in either; Computer Sciences, mathematics, physics, business management or similar degree.

- Full Australian driving licence.

Desirable Skills

- 1 - 2 years' industry experience.

- An understanding of consultancy, logistics and supply chains.

- Previous experience of working in any SAP related role.

- Experience of leading or managing others.

- A practical understanding of at least one programming language, ideally ABAP.

- Knowledge of software engineering and databases.

- SAP industry qualifications.

Apply today

Our people are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment built on trust, respect, and integrity, where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We strive to create a workplace where all individuals feel welcome, safe, valued, and supported.

We are committed to preventing discrimination of any kind and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. To ensure you can perform at your best during the hiring process, we are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments you may need.

Together, we make the difference that creates a smile across the whole supply chain, starting with our team.

Find out more about life at The Config Team, visit Glassdoor:

https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/Overview/Working-at-The-Config-Team-EI_IE1831019.11,26.htm

For a full job description or if you have any questions, please submit your CV.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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