Graduate Opportunities

At St.George we believe our people are our difference. That’s why everyone who joins us, in any function, will take the first step of what we hope to be a long-term career with St.George.

In the St.George Graduate Program you will have a role which will contribute to the Bank’s overall objectives and have the opportunity to realise your full potential. That’s how our people grow and how our ideas grow.

That’s the St.George difference.

Accelerate your success

The St.George Graduate Program is designed to get you off to a flying start. You’ll find yourself working with all types of people, including our customers. You’ll build your core skills and expand your capabilities with the help of mentoring and advice of senior management.

It’s the fast track to find the career that suits you. All the while you’ll be enjoying the experience of working in a growing, caring, people-focussed bank that you’ll be proud of. St.George.

Values make the difference

At St.George we have a core set of values that we consider in everything that we do. We’re a company who cares about each other and the community. Our values are aligned to ensure that we provide great service to our customers and also provide a great environment for our employees.

We live our values by caring for each other and sharing a commitment to delivering financial success. If you enjoy being part of a team, value great customer service and strive to achieve great results whilst always acting with integrity and commitment, then St.George is the right place for you.

Learn new skills

During the initial stages of your development with St.George, you will participate in an intensive development program referred to as the Graduate Capability Development Program. It is during this time that you will build the core professional and technical skills that will form the foundation of your whole career in banking and finance. You will also gain valuable experience as you are rotated across different areas, developing the all important networks and connections as you do so.

You will also participate in training courses such as negotiation skills, building and maintaining networks, influencing people and interview skills. Throughout the program you will get back together with other graduates for training sessions and development activities, as well as gain the opportunity to forge relationships and gain a network across the business.

Enjoy a balanced life

At St.George we recognise that even the most ambitious graduate needs to have a life outside work. We’re committed to a culture that actively promotes your wellbeing. As well as making a difference in your role you can also enjoy benefits such as career breaks, ability to purchase extra leave, volunteer leave, interest free loans for environmentally friendly products, health and wellbeing discounts and more. We can even structure your salary so that you can work for four years and take the fifth year off, with an income, so that you can travel or study, for example. It’s not just the career opportunities; it’s the benefits and the whole package.

Our Program

The Graduate Program is split into three elements. At the beginning of the program there will be customised orientation learning and development activities, which will fast track your integration into the corporate environment. The first is rotations through different areas of the business, which will not only give you greater exposure to St.George but also enhance your understanding of how each area contributes to the business. The second element is a specific learning and development program, targeted at challenging you to realise your potential and build your knowledge, skills and understanding of how St.George operates. The final element is Graduate group opportunities. This element has been designed to support you in building networks and business connections throughout St.George.

How to apply

Applications for our 2011 Graduate Program will open 22 February 2010 and close midnight 4 April 2010. You’ll need to have Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency to apply. Go to stgeorge.com.au/careers/graduates for more info.

For more information on the St. George Graduate Program, visit our GO Profile.