Graduate Program - Rural Banking (Jan 2025)

Your role

As a bank dedicated to agriculture, our regional and rural branches help support the innovative farmers and agribusinesses who put food on the tables every day.

The Rural Banking Graduate Stream offers you the opportunity to work in these branches, gaining valuable skills and knowledge that will help add value to their clients, build meaningful relationships and help support the farmers to grow more with less. No two days are ever the same, you will be guided by experts in the field on how to maintain and grow client portfolios, conduct credit reviews, undertake financial analysis, and bring your innovative ideas on ways to add value to the clients.

To develop a well-rounded knowledge of the bank, you will also be placed on two short-term rotations within risk and compliance and operations. Selected Graduates will also be placed on a short-term international rotation to connect with colleagues in the global head office in Utrecht, the Netherlands.

About you

Qualifications:

• Flexible to relocate across different regional or rural locations in Australia (accommodation allowance may apply)
• Final year undergraduate or postgraduate student, or have recently graduated within the last three years.
• Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
• Available to start full-time employment from February 2025.
• Demonstrated knowledge and interest in your chosen field.
• Passion for the food and agribusiness industry would be advantageous.
• Self-motivated with the ability to plan and organise self.
• Excellent time management and ability to multi-task and prioritise work.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication at all levels both written and verbal.

Benefits

Rabobank provides a variety of employee benefits that may vary based on factors like location and employment terms. Common benefits include:

• Comprehensive development pathways equip you with the skills of the future and enable your career growth at Rabobank.
• Mentored by senior leaders in your chosen field.
• Domestic and international rotation opportunities.
• Contribute to the global mission of Growing a Better World Together.
• Authentic and unique cultures focused on growing each other. An open, balanced and flexible workplace where people feel that they belong, can be open and honest and are supported.
• Rabo@Anywhere – hybrid way of working.
• Market competitive salary and bonus.
• Bonus Leave - eligibility to earn an extra week of leave or purchase up to an additional two weeks of leave per year.
• Corporate wardrobe and/or Work-from-home equipment allowances.
• Paid Community Service Leave.
• Rabo Workplace Giving program matches employee donations to selected Social Partners.
• Employee insurance cover.

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Training & development

The 18-month program provides a platform to experience a variety of Rabobank career options. Whether it’s connecting with colleagues in Sydney’s head office, working with clients on the ground in the regional and rural branches, or potentially even enjoying an international rotation in the global head office in Utrecht, you can be part of the team helping the clients feed the world more sustainably.

Career progression

After the program, there is an opportunity for graduates to have permanent employment. They are committed to developing the graduates as future leaders of Rabobank.

How to apply

To be considered, simply follow the link and submit the following documents:

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Academic Transcript

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• rabobank.jobs/en/about-rabobank/
• rabobank.jobs/en/your-development-at-rabobank/
• rabobank.jobs/en/develop-your-skills/
• rabobank.com.au/careers/#benefits