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About the Program

Our Career Comeback Program is a paid program for experienced professionals who’ve taken a career break of two years or more, and are looking to return to the workforce.

Run over 12 weeks, the program is designed to provide you with the re-entry support and training you need to thrive. 

You’ll join a team where your skills and experience will be highly valued and put to use. You’ll have access to a comprehensive induction process, coaching, mentoring and fantastic networking opportunities to support your transition back to work.

Upon completion of the program, those who have demonstrated their abilities and motivation to succeed may be eligible for a permanent position.

Read stories from our first cohort

About the Program

Our Career Comeback Program is a paid program for experienced professionals who’ve taken a career break of two years or more, and are looking to return to the workforce.

Run over 12 weeks, the program is designed to provide you with the re-entry support and training you need to thrive. 

You’ll join a team where your skills and experience will be highly valued and put to use. You’ll have access to a comprehensive induction process, coaching, mentoring and fantastic networking opportunities to support your transition back to work.

Upon completion of the program, those who have demonstrated their abilities and motivation to succeed may be eligible for a permanent position.

Read stories from our first cohort

What's involved?

  • A 12-week program on a paid fixed-term contract, with the opportunity to roll into a permanent position at the end of the program
  • Flexible work options, hours and arrangements that work for you*
  • Comprehensive on-boarding and industry-specific skills training
  • Access to career coaching
  • A dedicated mentor and buddy
  • A line manager and program manager who will assist you in your transition back to work, with regular check-ins

* Flexible working arrangements depend on the nature of the role. We’ll work with you on an arrangement that best suits you. 

Eligibility criteria

  • Our Career Comeback Program is designed for people who:

    • Have taken a career break of two years or more (essential)
    • Are interested in returning to work on a permanent basis (both part-time and full-time options available)
    • Have at least five years of relevant professional experience
    • Are commercially astute, driven and thrive in collaborative teams
    • Are Sydney-based and have permanent Australian working rights

    For all successful candidates the program will start in March 2025.

Interested in CommBank, but not eligible for this?

Application process

  • Step 1: Online application

    Submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your interests in the Career Comeback Program.

    Step 2: Telephone discussion

    If you have relevant experience, we’ll call you to have a chat about your application and invite you to interview with us.

    Step 3: First interview

    Your first interview will be with the Hiring Manager and a stakeholder of their choice. We’ll let you know if your interview will be held virtually or in person. If you're successful in progressing through this stage, you may be invited to a second interview the following week.

    Step 4: Second interview   

    If you’re required to have a second interview, it will be with a stakeholder of your Hiring Manager’s choice. We’ll let you know if your interview will be held virtually or in person. 

    Step 5: Offer

    Successful candidates will receive news of their offer.

FAQs

Here's what you need to know about our 12-week paid program, designed to support experienced professionals in their return to work.

To be considered for the Career Comeback Program, candidates must meet the below criteria:

  • You are currently on a career break for (two years or more)*
  • You have at least 5+ years of relevant professional experience
  • You are Sydney-based and have permanent Australian working rights

* Taking part in consulting/freelance work or having generated some income from non-professional activities does not disqualify applicants.

No. We have a wide range of opportunities available that welcome a variety of backgrounds. For example, in our non-client facing teams, candidates with backgrounds in operations, risk, consulting, project management or business law are encouraged to apply.

You'll receive an update on your application. If you have the experience and passion we’re looking for, we’ll invite you in for an interview.

We generally recruit at the Manager or Associate Director level, though the seniority of the positions available depends on business need. These positions would typically mandate 5-20 years’ experience. The salaries on offer depend on the specific role and your level of experience.

The program will start in March 2025. We begin the program with a two day orientation to help you settle into your role and  the organisation.

At CommBank, we work flexibly. For some, this may mean four days per week, or finishing at 4pm each day to pick up your kids. Talk to us and let us know how this opportunity can flex to suit your lifestyle.

You'll be eligible for a permanent position post the 12-week Career Comeback Program. This offer is not guaranteed, and will be based on performance.

Currently the Career Comeback Program is only run out of Sydney.

Email careercomeback@cba.com.au and we’ll get back to you within three business days.

Awards

2021 WiBF Award Winner - Diversity & Inclusion Initiative