Job Description
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Early Career Programs are critical to building tomorrow’s workforce in Technology. As demand for technology continues to gain pace, we recognise that attracting and nurturing the next generations of technologists is key to the role we play in the Australian economy and building a brighter future for all.
As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for designing and delivering the 12–18-month rotational program experience for our Technology Graduates. You will drive and deliver various initiatives to simplify and scale our growing program. You will contribute to the strategy of our market presence and engagement with early career talent pipelines. You will add value with your ability to creatively problem solve, and project manage multi-year talent strategies.
This role works in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. You will enjoy working autonomously as well collaborating with peers and leaders, often to tight deadlines. The ability to manage your workload and progress projects through ambiguity is essential in this role.
You will partner with a close group of stakeholders in Campus Recruitment, Learning and the community of hiring managers and leaders in the business, who are all passionate about early careers talent. You will be an experience maker for Graduates and Interns and a catalyst for their engagement into CommBank Technology.
See yourself in our team
Technology is responsible for the world-leading application of technology across every single aspect of CommBank – from innovative product platforms for our customers, to essential tools within our business. This program is rapidly growing to support our talent strategy in key technical areas of Engineering, Data Science and Cyber, and you will be aligned to one of these streams.
The Technology Graduate Programs team sits within HR and partners with the business leaders to design and facilitate their Programs. We support the identification and development of high potential people at the start of their careers to build the workforce of tomorrow. We are attracting and empowering up and coming talent to accelerate their career at CommBank make their experience memorable.
We’re looking for you
This is a full-time, permanent position ideally based in Sydney or Melbourne (due to the requirement to attend events). You will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
Drive the delivery of exceptional graduate and intern experiences in the key moments that matter from onboarding, technical learning, rotations and through to program roll-off
Partner with business leaders, HR colleagues and stakeholders to drive exceptional program outcomes
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous learning
Enhance our market presence and engagement strategy with early career pipelines
Be a face for the Programs and present at various internal & external events
Identify and deliver people experience and process improvement opportunities, using data to drive insight and seek out opportunities to scale up and increase efficiency
Work closely with Campus teams to support recruitment and learning events as part of the group wide Graduate Program
Track and measure program effectiveness, in line with key program performance indicators.
Collaborate with international colleagues and support the expansion of the Graduate program in our India Offices.
We're interested in hearing from people who are
Experienced in early career engagement and program management
Experience in delivering on projects and change initiatives
Experienced in project planning and managing project resources
Excellent at time management, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Comfortable with both delivering autonomously and co-authoring solutions with colleagues
Excited to collaborate and partner with multiple stakeholders with differing needs and priorities
Comfortable to navigate ambiguity in a large, fast paced and complex organisation.
Passionate about supporting Early Careers Talent
Highly proficient in all MS Office tools
A little bit more
Award winning flexible working practices, supportive parental and life leave options, plus dedicated volunteering leave are just a few reasons we think you’ll thrive here. You’ll be supported when faced with challenges and empowered to tackle new opportunities. We really love working here, and we think you will too.
If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career.
We're aware of some accessibility issues on this site, particularly for screen reader users. We want to make finding your dream job as easy as possible, so if you require additional support please contact HR Direct on 1800 +8+ 6+6.
Advertising End Date: 20/05/2026
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Early Career Programs are critical to building tomorrow’s workforce in Technology. As demand for technology continues to gain pace, we recognise that attracting and nurturing the next generations of technologists is key to the role we play in the Australian economy and building a brighter future for all.
As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for designing and delivering the 12–18-month rotational program experience for our Technology Graduates. You will drive and deliver various initiatives to simplify and scale our growing program. You will contribute to the strategy of our market presence and engagement with early career talent pipelines. You will add value with your ability to creatively problem solve, and project manage multi-year talent strategies.
This role works in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. You will enjoy working autonomously as well collaborating with peers and leaders, often to tight deadlines. The ability to manage your workload and progress projects through ambiguity is essential in this role.
You will partner with a close group of stakeholders in Campus Recruitment, Learning and the community of hiring managers and leaders in the business, who are all passionate about early careers talent. You will be an experience maker for Graduates and Interns and a catalyst for their engagement into CommBank Technology.
See yourself in our team
Technology is responsible for the world-leading application of technology across every single aspect of CommBank – from innovative product platforms for our customers, to essential tools within our business. This program is rapidly growing to support our talent strategy in key technical areas of Engineering, Data Science and Cyber, and you will be aligned to one of these streams.
The Technology Graduate Programs team sits within HR and partners with the business leaders to design and facilitate their Programs. We support the identification and development of high potential people at the start of their careers to build the workforce of tomorrow. We are attracting and empowering up and coming talent to accelerate their career at CommBank make their experience memorable.
We’re looking for you
This is a full-time, permanent position ideally based in Sydney or Melbourne (due to the requirement to attend events). You will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
Drive the delivery of exceptional graduate and intern experiences in the key moments that matter from onboarding, technical learning, rotations and through to program roll-off
Partner with business leaders, HR colleagues and stakeholders to drive exceptional program outcomes
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous learning
Enhance our market presence and engagement strategy with early career pipelines
Be a face for the Programs and present at various internal & external events
Identify and deliver people experience and process improvement opportunities, using data to drive insight and seek out opportunities to scale up and increase efficiency
Work closely with Campus teams to support recruitment and learning events as part of the group wide Graduate Program
Track and measure program effectiveness, in line with key program performance indicators.
Collaborate with international colleagues and support the expansion of the Graduate program in our India Offices.
We're interested in hearing from people who are
Experienced in early career engagement and program management
Experience in delivering on projects and change initiatives
Experienced in project planning and managing project resources
Excellent at time management, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Comfortable with both delivering autonomously and co-authoring solutions with colleagues
Excited to collaborate and partner with multiple stakeholders with differing needs and priorities
Comfortable to navigate ambiguity in a large, fast paced and complex organisation.
Passionate about supporting Early Careers Talent
Highly proficient in all MS Office tools
A little bit more
Award winning flexible working practices, supportive parental and life leave options, plus dedicated volunteering leave are just a few reasons we think you’ll thrive here. You’ll be supported when faced with challenges and empowered to tackle new opportunities. We really love working here, and we think you will too.
If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career.
We're aware of some accessibility issues on this site, particularly for screen reader users. We want to make finding your dream job as easy as possible, so if you require additional support please contact HR Direct on 1800 +8+ 6+6.
Advertising End Date: 20/05/2026
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Early Careers Program Manager-Data Science position is now open for candidates interested in the Bank Jobs sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Bank Jobs is a plus.
