Which companies offer graduate programs for new graduates in Australia?

Australia’s job market offers a wide range of graduate programs across banking, consulting, technology, engineering, government, retail and more. Whether you’re a domestic student or an international graduate, the right program can fast‑track your career with structured training, rotations and mentoring. Below is a current, sector‑by‑sector look at leading Australian employers with graduate programs, key application windows, and how to choose the best fit.

Quick answer: examples of Australian companies with graduate programs #

• Banking & Finance: Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, ANZ, NAB, Macquarie Group
• Consulting & Professional Services: PwC, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, Accenture
• Technology & Telecommunications: Atlassian, Canva, Telstra, Optus, CSIRO
• Engineering, Construction & Resources: BHP, Rio Tinto, Woodside, Lendlease, Webuild (Salini Impregilo)
• Government & Public Sector: Australian Public Service (APS), Defence Graduate Program, ATO, NSW Government, Victorian Government
• Retail, FMCG & Healthcare: Woolworths Group, Coles, Unilever, Procter & Gamble, CSL

Top graduate employers by sector #

Banking & Finance #

• Commonwealth Bank (CBA) – Rotations across tech, risk, analytics, operations and more.
• ANZ – Global projects, data, institutional banking and transformation streams.
• NAB – Pathways in cyber, engineering, product and finance.
• Macquarie Group – Markets, asset management, green energy and infrastructure.
• Westpac – Customer, technology, risk and corporate streams.

Consulting & Professional Services #

• PwC Australia – Assurance, consulting, strategy, legal and tax.
• Deloitte Australia – Audit & assurance, cyber, digital, strategy and AI.
• EY – Assurance, consulting, technology, law and tax.
• KPMG – Audit, advisory, data & analytics, ESG.
• Accenture – Cloud, platforms, security, industry consulting.

Technology & Telecommunications #

• Atlassian – Software engineering, product, security and research.
• Canva – Engineering, design, data, product and growth.
• Telstra – Networks, software, cyber, product and strategy streams.
• Optus – Engineering, data, product and customer experience.
• CSIRO – National science agency offering research and data-intensive roles.

Engineering, Construction & Resources #

• BHP and Rio Tinto – Mining engineering, geoscience, environmental and tech.
• Woodside – Energy projects, process engineering, carbon and digital.
• Lendlease – Property, construction, design and sustainability.
• Jacobs and Aurecon – Civil, transport, water, energy and advisory.

Government & Public Sector #

• APS Graduate Programs – Central hub for federal departments and agencies.
• Department of Defence – Policy, engineering, ICT, intelligence and logistics.
• Australian Taxation Office (ATO) – Tax, law, data and service transformation.
• NSW Government and VIC Government – Whole‑of‑government rotations and policy roles.

Retail, FMCG & Healthcare #

• Woolworths Group and Coles – Retail operations, supply chain, tech and analytics.
• Unilever and P&G – Marketing, sales, supply chain and R&D.
• CSL – Biotech, manufacturing, quality and regulatory.
• Australia Post and Qantas – Logistics, digital, engineering and operations.

When applications open and how to apply #

• Timing: Most Australian graduate intakes open between February–April and July–September for the following year’s start dates. Always check employer timelines and set alerts.
• Where to find roles: Search employer sites listed above, the APS hub, and aggregator platforms like GradAustralia (Prosple).
• Application steps: Online application (CV, transcript, questions), psychometric testing, video interview, assessment centre, and final interview.
• Eligibility: Many programs require Australian or NZ work rights, but some tech and research employers sponsor visas. Always review each listing’s criteria.

How to choose the right graduate program #

• Match your degree and interests to program rotations and learning pathways.
• Assess culture and values via employer sites, employee reviews and campus events.
• Consider location flexibility, hybrid work, and opportunities for international exposure.
• Look at professional accreditation support (e.g., CPA/CA, Engineers Australia, ACS).
• Check mentorship, formal training and the track record of graduate progression.

Get tailored support to land your ideal graduate role #

As Australia’s trusted study, migration and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) advisors, Skills Campus can help you align your qualifications, prepare standout applications and plan pathways that fit your goals. Explore our services at skillscampus.com.au or speak with an expert today: skillscampus.com.au/contact.