Applications for our Graduate Program will open on 18 February 2025, with successful candidates starting the program in February 2026.
Learn more about the program below.
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Applications for our Graduate Program will open on 18 February 2025, with successful candidates starting the program in February 2026.
Learn more about the program below.
Our people love it here and we know you will too. Whether it’s developing products used by millions, honing your skills on projects that make an impact or finding your people, you’ll find it at CommBank.
Our Graduate, Intern and Analyst Programs are the challenging yet rewarding way to kick-start your career with Australia’s biggest bank.
Here, you’ll be encouraged to live your best life while you do your best work. We support our people with the flexibility to balance where work is done with at least half their time each month connecting in one of our office locations. We’re all about achieving the best outcomes for our customers, our teams and you.
Want to continue that extra study? We offer tertiary study assistance, sponsored access to professional memberships, accreditations and dedicated training programs related to your role. Your options to grow are limitless.
You’ll be rewarded for your contribution here. From benefits like your own personal banking discounts, to gym memberships, restaurants, travel and movie vouchers – we’ve got you covered!
Don’t just take it from us. Check out why our people love working here.
Don’t just take it from us. Check out why our people love working here.
Working with us means you’ll be part of a group of diverse thinkers where your contributions can make a difference.
When you join us as a grad, you’ll be a full-time permanent employee. Our varied rotations across our business will keep you curious and develop your skills. At the end of your 12-18 month program, you’ll be supported to find a career that best suits you.
Learn more about our application process
We have roles located all over Australia across both metro and regional locations depending on the career pathway you choose. Keep your eyes peeled for when applications open as that’s when our role locations will be available.
Partner with experienced and accessible leaders and work with brilliant teams on real-life projects over 10 weeks. You’ll be given full support and training, and the guidance to help you decide if CommBank is where you want to be. At the end of the internship, you’ll also have the opportunity for early entry into our graduate program the following year.
We have roles located all over Australia across both metro and regional locations depending on the career pathway you choose. Keep your eyes peeled for when applications open as that’s when our role locations will be available.
Our Global Markets Summer Analyst (GMSA) program runs for 10 weeks over the summer and will provide you with hands-on experience in one of our Global Markets teams.
By joining one of our specialist teams, you’ll discover how we provide core global market products to our institutional and corporate clients. From trading and sales activities in financial markets, to encompassing all foreign exchange, commodities, fixed income and interest rate products. Wherever you end up, you’ll be guaranteed a fast-paced, data-driven environment where your contributions make a difference.
As a summer analyst you’ll receive training and networking opportunities with seasoned industry professionals and be supported by a buddy and your team to ensure your success throughout the program.
At the end of the program, you could receive an offer for a full time position in one of our Global Markets teams, once you’ve completed your studies. Please note GMSA does not provide early entry opportunities to our Graduate Program.
Find out more about the Global Markets Summer Analyst Program
Based in Sydney, you’ll become part of a collaborative and inclusive trading floor learning first-hand how we create value for our clients.
We’re the engine room behind Australia’s leading online bank and largest cyber team. We’re constantly evolving and innovating to solve the most complex challenges facing the country, at a scale that’s unmatched.
Work on solving some of the biggest problems to some of Australia’s biggest customer challenges. With rich data at your fingertips, you’ll be joining a team of expert problem solvers who are unafraid of the unfamiliar.
Do you have a strategic mindset, consider yourself customer obsessed and are innately curious? Do you want to help people make the right financial decisions, and achieve their dreams? You’ll be working on product strategy development, and improving processes for the Group.
With a focus on our customers, we develop the most innovative solutions and effective ways of working, communicating and supporting the Bank’s strategic goals.
Ready to gain exposure to the functions that support our offices? From leasing design and construction to contract and supplier management and strategic advice giving – build your business and commercial acumen with us.
We’re passionate about people. Cultivating relationships with a range of stakeholders is what we do best. Be the connector between the numbers and the business and deliver meaningful insights. You can be part of a customer’s journey right from the start.
We’re deeply embedded in regional communities across Australia. We know we can make a difference to our customers’ lives by having a real understanding of their needs. You can be there for our customers during some of their toughest times. And provide them with solutions.
Good risk management enables us to fulfil our purpose of building a brighter future for all. We’re committed to understanding and optimising risk to drive better outcomes and create positive impact for our business, customers and community.
Check out our Virtual Experience Program with Forage. Through this program, you’ll apply your skills to real work scenarios happening at CommBank. And you can complete this program anytime, anywhere.
If you’re not eligible for our programs yet, these are other great opportunities to start your journey at CommBank.
You can apply for one of our programs by submitting an online application form – it’s quick and easy. And shouldn’t take longer than 10 minutes!
You’ll be asked to select the career pathway and stream that you’d like to be considered for. So it’s important that you look at what’s on offer before applying. Make sure you also have your updated resume and most recent transcript handy.
If your initial application is successful, you'll be invited to complete our online assessment. Once completed, you'll receive insights around your capabilities. It’s an opportunity for you to reflect on your strengths and key skills.
The digital interview is your chance to tell us what can’t be put into words on your resume.
It’s your opportunity to express your interest in CommBank and the stream you’ve applied for. You’ll be asked a series of short pre-recorded questions and will be required to respond to the frontward facing camera on your computer or mobile. You'll receive an email invite which will have instructions and a deadline of 48 hours - be sure to monitor your emails! You can find some top tips here.
Finally, if you’re successful at the digital interview stage you’ll be invited to a virtual or face-to-face assessment centre. This is a great opportunity to network and meet people from the business, ask questions and see if we’re the right fit for you.
The Global Markets Summer Analyst assessment centre stage differs slightly, with shortlisted applicants invited to virtual interviews with specific teams within Global Markets (for some teams, you may also be asked to complete an additional coding assessment prior to your interview). Applicants who are successful in the first round of interviews will be invited to a second round of interviews.
The Graduate Program starts in mid-February. The length of each program varies depending on which business area you're interested in, but the majority of our programs run for 18 months. As a graduate, you'll join the program as a permanent employee.
The summer intern program and GMSA program runs for 10 weeks from late November to early February. This includes a break over the Christmas and New Year period.
We look for well-rounded candidates who have successfully balanced university, work experience and extra-curricular activities. Other skills essential to working successfully with us include being able to work in a team and the desire to learn and drive your own career. Most importantly, we look for your motivation to work with us.
Our Graduate Program generally takes around 300+ Graduates each year and our Summer Intern Program takes around 150+ Interns each year.
The majority of our roles are based in Sydney. We do have a number of roles available in other cities and regional areas. Specific locations of our roles will be available at time of application, and you’ll be asked about your location preference, and locations you'd be open to relocating to.
Our Programs are only available in Australia.
Global Markets graduate roles do not form part of our group-wide Graduate Program. Global Markets Summer Analysts who successfully complete the program may receive an offer for a specific team within Global Markets.
Unfortunately temporary visa holders are not eligible. Applicants must have Australian or New Zealand Citizenship or Australian permanent residency at the time the application is submitted.
All successful candidates must have completed their studies and be available to commence full time work in mid-February. Unfortunately we're unable to accommodate late applicants and would suggest you apply for the following year's Graduate Program.
You’re only able to select one Career Pathway preference on your online application. To help you make this decision, we recommend you read about our different pathways in detail before applying. If we read your application and think you’re a perfect fit for another area, we’ll give you a call to have a chat.
Please check the Campus events section to find out when we’ll be visiting your university and running events – either face-to-face or virtually.
Find out more about our application process, including tips for a successful application.
We'll keep in touch after each stage of the recruitment process to advise if your application is progressing.
If you don’t receive a confirmation email of your application within 24 – 48 hours of your application being submitted, check your junk folders and set us up as a known email address (cba@myworkday.com) so you don't miss out on important correspondence throughout the recruitment process.
If the Career Pathway you’re interested in is not appearing on the application page, it means the role has been filled by successful Graduates or Summer Interns and is now closed.
We generally complete all hiring a year in advance. Should any further opportunities become available, these will be advertised on our website. We’d encourage you to join our Talent Community in the meantime so we can keep you up-to-date with all things happening at CommBank, including any vacant roles.
You may see us advertise opportunities as ‘expression of interest only’. This means that we do not have a current role, however if we have one become available we'll consider applicants who applied to the expression of interest. If and when a role becomes available, we’ll be in touch to re-confirm your interest and availability and discuss next steps.
No. All applications must be submitted online.
All applicants need to apply online. Internal candidates who are already working for CommBank should apply through the Career Hub on Sidekick. External candidates should apply through our application portal. When applications are open, the portal can be accessed via this page. All applicants will go through the same recruitment process.
It pays to be prepared! Do your homework before the Assessment Centre and find out everything you can about the Program and us. Also, it’s worth reflecting on how your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. You’ll have the opportunity to meet and network with CommBank leaders within the Career Pathway you've applied to, so we recommend you’re prepared to discuss your interest and understanding in this area.
Yes. Where you're required to travel to meet with us, we'll assist in subsidising interstate travel to Assessment Centres. Available amounts will be discussed with each individual candidate.
We offer virtual assessment processes where we’re not able to bring our team and our candidates together face-to-face. You'll be advised during the application process on whether you can expect to come through either the virtual or face-to-face Assessment Centre.
Yes. We'll provide some assistance to Graduates needing to relocate for the Graduate Program. Available amounts will be discussed with individual candidates.
Our starting salary is competitive with the graduate market. We'll discuss details of the remuneration and bonus structure throughout the recruitment process. We also offer a huge range of rewards and benefits outside of your salary.
Yes. We support employees who want to enhance their professional development through tertiary study. This is something you'll need to discuss with your manager, as you need to consider the benefit to the business and your ability to manage your work/life/study balance.
While we do have offices around the globe, the majority of our employees are based in Australia. However, in some cases our Graduates will have the opportunity to work overseas.
Please call HR Direct on 1800 989 696 and a member of our team can help you navigate the application process.
Please get in touch via email at graduaterecruitment@cba.com.au and we’ll respond as soon as possible.
