First Nations Programs

How the First Nations programs work

NAB is committed to developing meaningful career pathways for First Nations peoples, which begins with our traineeships, internships, and graduate programs. We believe in careers not jobs and we’re dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming workplace, supportive leaders and opportunities to learn and grow.

Our First Nations programs 

Are you looking to kickstart your career at one of Australia’s leading companies? Our First Nations programs provide on the job experience, structured training, dedicated coaching and meaningful career opportunities for First Nations trainees, interns and graduates. By joining NAB you’ll be joining a community that will support you every step of the way and give you the room to realise your potential. From day 1 you’ll play an important role in delivering for our customers and communities. 

School based traineeships

Our school-based traineeships are for students in Year 11-12. They run for two years on a part time basis. During the traineeship, you’ll complete a Certificate II or III in Business, get on the job experience at one of our retail branches, and receive mentoring and career guidance. This program will provide you with the opportunity to develop valuable employability skills and gain self confidence in a safe, secure and supportive environment.

If you’re interested in applying for a School-based traineeship please contact one of the Group Training Organisation Maxima, opens in new window, MEGT, opens in new window & AES, opens in new window who partner with us on the delivery of our traineeships.

Adult based traineeships

Our adult traineeships are for those interested in a career in financial services. Traineeships are full time and run for 12 months. You’ll complete a Certificate II, III or IV in Business, get on the job experience in a business placement at one of our retail branches, and receive mentoring and career guidance from our colleagues and external partners. You’ll build the skills and confidence to pursue a career in financial services with the potential to be offered a permanent position upon traineeship completion.

If you’re interested in applying for an adult traineeship please contact one of our Group Training Organisation partners. Maxima, opens in new window, MEGT, opens in new window & AES, opens in new window.

Internships for university students

NAB aims to bring the best and brightest Indigenous university students into our business. We aim to provide the best paid internship program in corporate Australia.

Our internships are for university students of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree. During the program you’ll gain insight into the banking and finance industry and be provided with mentoring to help you figure out what you want from your career and how to achieve it. We’ll help you develop your confidence and workplace skills and abilities, all the while getting exposure to a corporate environment.

At the end of the program, you’ll have the opportunity to apply and potentially receive an early offer for our graduate program the following year.

If you’re interested in applying for a summer internship, learn more about what our program offers.

Graduate program

Our graduate program commences in February of each year. It is a rotational program designed to give you broad experience, introducing you to all aspects of life at one of Australia’s largest and most successful financial institutions. When you apply for the program, you’ll be asked to select a business area that relates to the discipline you’ve studied or an area you want to build your career in. During the program you will be doing real work in real roles, participate in continuous learning and development, get involved in enterprise-wide initiatives and gain exposure to senior leaders. Upon successful completion of the program, you’ll be supported to find a role to fast track your career in your chosen field.

If you’re interested in applying for our graduate program, you can learn more about what it offers.