Our recruitment process

Here’s what to expect when you apply for a role at NAB.

Step 1 - The application

Once you’ve identified the role that’s the best fit for you, you can apply and create your online application. We’ll ask you to upload your resume and answer any role-specific questions. Make sure your contact details are correct and up-to-date so we can communicate with you throughout the process.

Step 2 - The phone interview

If your application meets the criteria for the position, we may contact you for an initial conversation or telephone interview. In this stage we want to find out a little more about you, your experience and motivation for the position. This is a great opportunity for you to learn more about NAB and why we think it’s a great place to work.

Step 3 - The formal interview

For this stage you might be invited for a face-to-face interview, video interview or assessment centre. This is your chance to speak with the hiring manager and find out more about the role and team. We often use a behavioural event interviewing framework.

Step 4 - The assessment

We may conduct tests online or face-to-face, which can include cognitive, psychometric and competency testing. These assessments allow us to understand more about you.

Step 5 - Work references and background checks

Once you’ve completed the interview stage we may check your work references with your most recent employers. We’ll also conduct a background check, which is an essential part of our recruitment process. You'll be asked to upload identification documents, complete an employment verification and do a police check. Depending on the role you’re applying for, you may also need to submit a credit or bankruptcy check. This step is often completed by a third party on behalf of NAB.

Step 6 - Your offer

We have a highly-efficient and innovative onboarding process that notifies you by email when your letter of offer is ready to be reviewed via your personal and confidential candidate portal. All supporting documentation is included for your reference.

Important tip: Please keep your contact details up to date in our recruitment system. We may have similar positions come up in the future that we can share with you. We’re always looking for great talent to join our organisation.

Accessible to all

We’re committed to helping our applicants pursue roles on a level playing field by removing barriers people with a disability, mental illness or medical condition may face.

If you’d like to discuss the recruitment process and how we can best support you, email us at nab.careers@nab.com.au or call the NAB Candidate Accessibility Help Line on 1800 879 484. Please note the line is monitored Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 4:00pm (AEST/AEDT) and only enquiries related to adjustments, disability and accessibility at NAB will be answered. Please let us know your preferred method of contact and if you’re working with a Disability Employment Services provider. You can also learn more about accessibility at NAB.

If you are d/Deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech communication difficulty, you can contact NAB through the National Relay Service, and when asked by the relay officer provide our phone number, 1800 152 015. You can choose your access option by visiting the NRS website, opens in new window.

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Recruitment help and support

Advice to support you through the application and recruitment process.

  • To apply online, select the link in your job ad or job alert email. This will take you to a detailed description of the role on the careers website.

    1. Review the details of the job.
    2. Select Apply now.
    3. Review the recruitment privacy notification and select Accept to indicate your acceptance.
    4. If you're an existing applicant, enter your existing email and password. If not, you need to enter an email and password to proceed.
    5. Review your personal profile to ensure all information is correct. If it’s not, you can attach your current resume to pre-populate your personal profile.
    6. Complete the questions specific to the job.

  • To learn about our latest roles as soon as they’re advertised, sign up for job alerts, opens in new window.

  • We know that it’s hard to wait for news about a job. You can track your application status by logging in via the Existing applicant sign-in, opens in new window page.

    Once you're logged in you can view the status of your application and review your personal profile details. It's important we have your correct contact details.

  • We'll regularly communicate with you via email. Remember to check your spam folder regularly. Confirmation or invitation emails might accidently be marked as spam.

  • You must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident to apply for permanent Australia-based roles. Your status will be verified as part of an overall background check prior to beginning the role.

  • You can find information specific to graduate recruitment by visiting our graduate careers page.

  • All applications for roles are stored in our candidate database for review by our recruitment team. If you’re unsuccessful on one occasion, we may continue to notify you regarding other opportunities in the coming months that may be of interest to you. These potential opportunities will be identified based on the information provided in your application.

    To help us find the best opportunities for you, make sure you keep your personal profile up to date by logging in via the Existing applicant sign-in, opens in new window page.

    You're also welcome to apply for any additional roles advertised on our website or in other media.

  • To update your personal profile or resume, please follow these steps:

    1. Log in via the Existing applicant sign-in, opens in new window page.
    2. Enter your email address and password.
    3. Select Update my profile.
    4. Select one of the available options and enter your new details.
    5. Select Save to save the information

    1. Proceed to the Existing applicant sign-in, opens in new window page.
    2. Select Don't know your password?
    3. Type your email address and select Ok.
    4. An email will be sent your email address. Follow the link to reset your password

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