A keen interest in technology and a passion for problem solving led Ben to study Computer Science at the University of New South Wales. Following some work experience in the telecommunications industry and his personal interests, Ben was pretty serious about moving into a telco once he completed his degree.

“Connecting people is something I consider very beneficial, so I knew that the work I would be doing in this industry and as part of the Vocus Graduate Program would be meaningful and important – which was a big factor to me when considering my options after university.”

Company culture was something really important to Ben when starting his career, and something he says he loves about Vocus.

“The company culture is great; it feels safe, welcoming, collaborative and friendly. People are always happy to help you out if you're unsure of anything. The structure feels relatively flat, and I love that you are able to easily talk to anyone in the business.”

Ben has found great value in both the formal and informal learning opportunities and support that the Vocus Graduate Program has provided so far. Each graduate is assigned a mentor upon joining the business, which helped Ben settle into corporate life smoothly.

“The learning opportunities and the level of support have been incredible. By working on various graduate projects and initiatives across the business I’ve been able to understand the company on a broader scale and gain a wider context of how my contributions fit into the bigger picture.”

“I have been able to learn skills I wouldn't have imagined learning otherwise and have put these into practice on interesting projects and in very supportive teams.”