Graduate program
Our program streams
Our Finance & Advice team drives the financial outcomes for Suncorp through the provision of specialist finance and advice services.
In partnership with CFO teams, we deliver expertise providing forward looking finance and advice that preserves and creates value for our organisation.
You'll have the opportunity to get exposure to a range of core accounting and advisory teams (financial, regulatory and management accounting, tax specialists) as well as specialist teams such as capital, investments, strategy, corporate development, reinsurance and climate.
Working in an internal finance team provides an opportunity to work alongside supportive and experienced finance professionals where you will gain confidence, clarity, and direction in your career.
Traditionally you’ve majored in Commerce, Business, Accounting, Finance.
We encourage applications from students who are ready to start their post graduate accounting qualifications (CA or CPA) with study support from us to complete it.
Internal Audit provides independent assurance and insights that help Suncorp manage risk, strengthen controls and improve the way the business operates.
By reviewing processes, governance, risk management and compliance practices across the organisation, the team helps ensure Suncorp can achieve its strategic objectives while protecting customers, shareholders and the business.
Graduates in Internal Audit gain broad exposure to different areas of the organisation through a variety of audit reviews and projects, developing skills in stakeholder engagement, data analysis, critical thinking, root cause analysis, reporting and risk assessment while working with leaders and subject matter experts across the business.
Students with degrees in the following disciplines are encouraged to apply:
- Business
- Commerce
- Finance
- Accounting
The People, Legal and Corporate Services function brings together our People Home and analytics function, people, legal corporate services, legal consumer and commercial insurance, reward, performance and recruitment.
Our people are at the forefront of what we do! Grow your knowledge in your typical HR roles but also get involved in more strategic analytical and technical elements too.
Teams you could rotate through include:
- Performance
- Business Partnering
- Reward & Recognition
- Talent Acquisition
- HR Operations
- Workforce Strategy
Students with degrees in the following disciplines are encouraged to apply:
- Human Resources
- Business
- Psychology
As an Insurance graduate in our Consumer Insurance function, you will advocate for and contribute to initiatives to make our communities better protected such as road safety and home resilience.
Consumer Insurance is accountable for home and motor product, pricing, distribution channels including contact centres, the digital insurer program, digital channels, claims, customer strategy, brand and marketing and strategic partnerships.
Both our Motor & Home Prevention and Protection Portfolio teams alongside our passionate Claims teams are looking to develop Suncorp’s next generation of insurance professionals.
There is exciting work happening in our Consumer space, for example our work on supporting a more resilient Australia, best in class brands and customer service, and a leading voice for safer, greener roads.
Students from a broad range of disciplines are encouraged to apply:
- Business, Finance, Commerce, Economics
- Mathematics
- Engineering
- Humanities, Arts, Science
- Law (note: this is not a legal role)
Effective risk management is critical to Suncorp's ability to achieve its strategy and deliver on its purpose of building futures and protecting what matters.
As a Risk Graduate, you’ll have the opportunity to rotate through different teams such as Financial Risk, Enterprise Risk, Data & Analytics, Compliance, Privacy, Financial Crime, Breach Assessment, Regulatory Affairs, Government & Public Policy, Customer Relations and Customer Advocacy. Across these teams you will gain exposure to the diverse elements of risk, and its practices and processes. Help contribute to a team that facilitates smart risk-taking and drives sustainable business growth and innovation, while also building and maintaining the confidence and trust of customers, the community, government and industry regulators.
Students with degrees in the following disciplines are encouraged to apply:
- Business
- Commerce
- Economics
- Finance
- Psychology
- Law (note: this is not a legal role)
Technology & Operations is the engine room. Together we lead the Group strategy and drive transformation of end-to-end customer experience while creating value through digitisation and technology innovation. Our technology teams work collaboratively with each business to deliver on their strategic aspirations and operational requirements. We are enabled by centres of excellence that drive an enterprise-wide focus on technology infrastructure, data, cyber security and engineering.
We also have a number of data science teams across the business that work on projects from building predictive models and unlocking insights to advancing AI safety and governance. You'll learn from experts, experiment with new technologies, and help bring bold ideas to life.
With your degree, you will leverage your critical thinking, curious mindset and collaboration skills to design, develop and deliver brilliant ideas alongside a diverse and inclusive team.
As an intern or graduate, you could get experience in:
- Data Science & AI
- Cyber Security & Risk
- Software Engineering
- Platform Engineering
- Infrastructure & Operations
As a graduate within our Commercial & Personal Injury Insurance or Suncorp New Zealand functions, you will contribute to the resilience of businesses and society and provide peace of mind to our customers.
Our teams manage and resolve commercial property, liability, workers compensation and CTP claims. They balance customer care, risk management and commercial outcomes while helping injured people, businesses and communities recover after unexpected events.
Graduate roles in this stream are typically supported to become future Underwriters or Claims Specialists. A Suncorp Underwriter helps businesses protect themselves from financial loss by assessing risk, determining appropriate insurance coverage and pricing, and working with brokers and customers to find the right insurance solutions. Our Claims Specialists support customers and manage outcomes when something happens.
Students from a broad range of degrees are encouraged to apply:
- Business
- Commerce
- Finance
- Law (note: this is not a legal role)
- Engineering
- Science
Within Technology & Operations are our business teams who are involved in the end-to-end delivery lifecycle to create value for our customers.
Leverage your communication, negotiation and planning skills to develop and deliver solutions for new and existing work across the business.
As an intern or graduate, you could get experience in:
- Business Analysis
- Scrum Master
- Project Management
Students with degrees in the following disciplines are encouraged to apply:
- Business
- Finance/Commerce
- Engineering
- Information Technology (or related)
While not mandatory, this particularly suits students with a dual degree of IT with Business/Finance.
Graduate support
Suncorp's graduate program allows you to grow your career and get exposure you need to be part of something bigger every day.
You'll be working with a peer group that is friendly, intelligent and supportive within a corporate culture that genuinely puts people first.
In addition to developing your career, you’re able to make other people’s dreams come true.
Graduate learning and development
Structured learning and development program
In the first twelve months, graduates are enrolled in a series of professional development workshops to support development of technical, leadership, and people skills. They are designed to expand your network and enhance your working experience while still allowing you to have fun! You'll access a range of virtual masterclasses (with all NZ and Australian graduates tuning in) and self-paced learning through our online learning system. After that, because you are a Suncorp employee, you'll have access to our broader learning and development program catalogue.
Annual conference
The key development opportunity in your first year is our three-day conference which we call 'Thrive'. In late April or early May, you come together in Brisbane for three days of learning, connection and motivation to help you thrive at Suncorp! If you live outside Brisbane, we organise your travel from across Australia and New Zealand so you can be there in person with your cohort. Our grads rate this event as their highlight each year.
On-the-job learning
Most of your learning is on-the-job, contributing to key projects and initiatives that make a visible impact to our customers and community. We provide you with the tools and support to drive your own career, seek out the opportunities that interest you, and work with the people who inspire you.
We offer both specialist and emerging graduate opportunities across our insurance, corporate, and tech business functions. Our specialist roles suit graduates who know what they want to do – they’re recruited to a specific role in the business with the aim of developing deep experience in that specialisation. Our emerging talent roles include exposure to different teams, so they’re perfect for the free spirit types. You'll be recruited to a specific function in our business and rotate into different teams to help you explore and identify what most interests you. We call it flexibility, but we won't hold your hand. We expect you to take ownership and drive your own career, explore your interests, and utilise your networks and professional relationships. And, as with every Suncorp employee, you'll also have access to innovation days, key projects, and innovative initiatives that enable you to make an impact in our business.
Graduate committees
• Social & networking events
• Engagement with Student Societies
• On campus presentations and events
• Fundraising and volunteering opportunities
• Presentation Series
• Lunch and Learns
• Wellbeing Initiatives
• Orientation Content
