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Commonwealth Bank

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4.3
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

2022/23 Corporate Services Summer Internship Programs (Nov 2022)

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On-site

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    Australia

    • New South Wales

      Sydney

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Sydney

  • Any location

    Remote work

Location

Sydney, Sydney

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Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeInternship, Clerkship or Placement
  • SalaryAUD 57200 / Year
  • Additional benefitsCompetitive Market Rate
  • Application open dateApply by 15 Aug 2022
  • Start dateStart date 27 Nov 2022

UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL & CREATE A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR ALL 

At CommBank we want you to be in charge of your own career, that’s why we give you a chance to select your preferred program based on your area of interest.  

Within the Corporate Services area of interest, you will have the chance to join one of the below programs, each with their own unique experiences:  

  • Human Resources- Sydney  
    • We support each of CommBank’s business units from start to finish. This includes recruiting great talent and providing people advice and solutions to our colleagues and business leaders on employee relations, remuneration and strategic initiatives. We’re responsible for working with our client teams to build great leaders, teams and technical talent, drive performance and an inclusive culture. You’ll have the opportunity to work on exciting and diverse HR projects, actively influence people’s careers, and learn from some of the industry’s most talented professionals 
  • Financial Services- Sydney  
    • Group Procurement: Our team helps internal stakeholders with all aspects of procurement. from providing guidance through simple and easy policies and processes – so they can self-serve - to specialist strategic advice on sourcing, total lifecycle cost management, contract and supplier management to sustainability and risk.

When applying, you will have the opportunity to select up to three program preferences. Check out our website for further information about what each program entails!  

You’ll notice that each of these programs have a strong focus on creating and implementing strategies that govern the operating activities of CommBank and work to create an environment that is aligned to our purpose. 

Creating a brighter future for all goes beyond the great work we complete in corporate services. Check out how you can get involved in the community or join our employee-led diversity networks.  

BE PART OF A COMMUNITY WHERE YOU CAN BE RECOGNISED AND REWARDED  

The program commences in late November 2022, where you’ll join as a full-time employee over the summer. Here you’ll get a taste of what it’s like working at CommBank through formal learning events and workplace-based experiential learning to help you decide if we’re the right fit for you.   

At the end of the Program, you’ll also have the opportunity to fast track your application for our Graduate Program for the following year. If successful, you’ll have secured your graduate role and take the pressure off job searching in your final year of study. 

The program centres around 4 key elements:  

  • Shine: Contribute from day one by working on real projects that impact our business and our customers, within Australia’s largest bank.  
  • Develop: Participate in market-leading training to develop your technical and soft skills. This will help with the transition to full-time work from university over the summer, and ensure you excel in your immediate and future roles.  
  • Network: Build networks and friendships through unparalleled access to senior leaders, project leads and program sponsors, enhancing your personal and business profile.  
  • Contribute: Give back to the community through intern initiatives, driving positive change across our organisation and improving the wellbeing of our intern cohort.  

WE’RE COMMITED TO BRING OUT THE BEST IN EACH OTHER, SO DON’T WORRY ABOUT TECHNICAL GAPS WE’LL TEACH YOU THE REST! WE ARE LOOKING FOR: 

  • Well-rounded individuals who can successfully demonstrate their alignment to our purpose and values. 
  • You’re highly analytical, solution focused and resilient. You have a risk mindset and are proactive. 
  • You demonstrate strong commercial acumen and execution skills. You’re strategically minded and are a great role model of team and leadership behaviour  
  • You’re able to succeed in high pressure environments and are able to work as part of a high- performing team 

WORK IN A WAY THAT WORKS FOR YOU  

We’ve re-invented how we work. We’re giving our employees flexibility in how, when and where they work.  

As one of the best places to work in Australia for flexibility, we are committed to creating a workplace for our people that allows us to be more connected to each other. We are dedicated to finding more balance between work and home as we understand that this leads to increased innovation, productivity, and better business outcomes. Visit our website to learn more.  

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:  

  • You are an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident at the time of your application (essential);  
  • You are a New Zealand citizen already residing in Australia, and an Australian resident for tax purposes at the time of your application (essential);  
  • You are in your penultimate year (second last year) of your university degree, or if you are doing a double degree, you must be in your penultimate year of your overall studies (essential); and  
  • You are achieving at least a credit average across your university degree (essential).  

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The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

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New Zealand Citizen

Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Bachelor or higher
Minimum grade
Minimum grade
65 WAM or Percentage
Study field
Study field (any)

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Penultimate year student

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Working rights
    Australian Citizen
  • Study fields
    Business & Management
  • Degree typesBachelor or higher
  • Minimum grade
    65 WAM or Percentage
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Graduate
Sydney
5 months ago

Client meetings, speaking with the frontline team regarding client files, administrative work

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Graduate
Melbourne
5 months ago

It will vary depending upon what department/business unit you are in. However in my circumstance I am an Graduate/Analyst; my daily task involve morning emails, attending to applications and strategy papers, lots of meetings, some longer one rife with information or short ones to provide updates. Then after a lunch with the team it is back into credit writing. Then finishing off the day with emails. There is always time for a coffee run with the team and some good quality banter.

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Graduate
Sydney
5 months ago

My role involves balancing business and customer needs in innovative and strategic ways. Day to day, I work on projects that involve uplifting certain aspects of the CBA App. I also work towards my graduate development goals to ensure I make the most out of this experience.

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Commonwealth Bank

Rating

4.3

Number of employees

1,000 - 50,000 employees

Industries

Banking & Financial Services

A brighter beginning for your career.

Pros and cons of working at Commonwealth Bank

Pros

  • Work-life balance and culture.

  • The vast amount of opportunities in the field of technology can help you upskill and keep motivated.

  • The people at CBA are extremely welcoming and talented.

  • Flexible working style and arrangements.

  • Clear investment in the technology area. This supports graduates in this area significantly.

Cons

    • As the company has the head office in Sydney, most of the teams are located there. If you are based in other cities, you may not have anyone in your team around you.

    • There is a level of competitiveness I find specifically in the Grad program cohort.

    • Limited career progression.

    • The over-importance of networking. You may not get as far as being 100% your authentic self.

    • With CBA being such a large organization, it can sometimes be difficult to navigate the ecosystem and find the right person who can help.