At Red Hat, we are open and eager to get to know you and how you can add to our culture of innovation. Learn more about how our commitment to open source principles drives us to create better technology in community with others. We are the world's leading provider of enterprise open source solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Our technical field associates are at the forefront of this mission, working directly with customers and ecosystem partners to understand their challenges and demonstrate how Red Hat technologies can transform their businesses.
You may be thinking - What is a Junior Consultant at Red Hat?
As part of the customer delivery team, a Junior Consultant at Red Hat is a technical person who supports the on-site delivery, implementation, and adoption of Red Hat technology. These projects span various industries as we partner with customers to build enterprise IT solutions based on Red Hat platforms, which provide a trusted, consistent, and comprehensive foundation for any enterprise.
In other words, a Junior Consultant at Red Hat can be you…
What you will do
During your first year as a Junior Consultant, you’ll participate in the FASTER Program, Field Accelerator for Sales and Technical Emerging Roles (we do love a good acronym), a comprehensive 12-month onboarding and development program designed to provide you with the deep technical knowledge, customer engagement skills, and industry insights needed to excel. You'll gain hands-on experience with Red Hat's portfolio, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to real-world customer solutions from day one.
This cohort-based program starts in September 2026. Through this experience, you will:
Discover all about Red Hat and how we support our customers in addressing their technical, developmental, and strategic business challenges with our comprehensive portfolio and services.
Build a strong support network of your Peers, Managerd, Mentors, and other Red Hatters
Develop technical skills in the Red Hat portfolio that span Cloud, Automation, and AI solutions by completing training programs and attaining industry-recognized certifications.
Apply your technical skills as you engage in meaningful customer projects, experiences, and job shadowing opportunities.
Shadow and assist more experienced members of the Services Delivery team as they support the on-site delivery, implementation, and adoption of Red Hat technology
Enhance your professional capabilities through real-world experiences working directly with customers and participating in skill development opportunities.
Gain an understanding of the processes and tools associated with enterprise-level solution architecture.
Support the Sales organizations’ goals to deliver customer business value, building enterprise IT solutions based on Red Hat platforms that create a trusted, consistent, and comprehensive foundation for any enterprise
What you will bring
Passion and curiosity for open source technology, desire to build a career within the Tech industry, and expertise in emerging technologies
Strong technical skills in computer science, IT, AI, or related fields, gained through university programs, up-skilling boot camps, certificate programs, or military experience.
Demonstrated project experience applying technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills in an Enterprise IT-related project
Motivation to engage in self-directed learning on new technologies
Desire to be customer-focused, understanding customer needs, and helping them achieve their goals
Willingness to travel regularly to customer sites for project work and to local Red Hat offices to engage other Red Hat associates
Effective communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal teams and external customers
Some exposure to scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) or programming languages (e.g., Java, Go) is a plus
Direct experience with any of Red Hat products, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Red Hat OpenShift, Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, Red Hat AI platform, and related technologies is a plus
Australian government security clearance is required for this role.
This role is based in Canberra and will require onsite delivery.
Why Red Hat?
Unparalleled Onboarding and Development: Set yourself up for long-term success through our structured 12-month program, which provides you with dedicated mentorship, hands-on labs, certifications, and exposure to a wide range of technologies.
Impactful Work: Contribute to solutions that empower businesses worldwide and shape the future of open source.
Open Culture: Work in a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued and respected.
Career Growth: Take advantage of opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement within a global leader.
Remember: You don’t need to have experience with every skill listed to join Red Hat. This role is part of a developmental program designed to help you grow and develop your skills. If you’re excited about this opportunity but feel you still have some learning to do, we encourage you to apply—we’re looking for passionate individuals eager to learn and grow with us.
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About Red Hat
Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact.
Inclusion at Red Hat
Red Hat’s culture is built on the open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized, it empowers people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to come together to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access, and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village.
Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO)
Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
