Regional & Agribusiness Graduate Program - January 2027

NAB; Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NAB invites graduates to join the Regional & Agribusiness Graduate Program starting January 2027, offering an accelerated 4‑month rotation across regional banking. You will develop core commercial banking skills, build customer relationships, and learn from experienced bankers in rural Australia.

You will connect with Alumni, engage in industry learning, and receive mentoring while contributing to community-focused initiatives. A permanent role awaits upon successful completion.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or postgraduate degree completed or close to completion.
• Willing to relocate to regional Australia for program.
• Available to commence full-time from January 2027.
• Driver's licence required or eligible to obtain before start.

Responsibilities

• Undertake an accelerated 4-month rotational program designed to give you a foot in the door to a career in Regional & Agribusiness Banking at NAB.
• Learn and develop through opportunities aligned to building critical skills for a future in banking.
• Have the opportunity to connect with past Alumni Graduates and foster mentoring relationships.
• Experience working closely with high-performing agribusiness and business bankers in regional and rural areas of Australia.
• Participate in industry learning and ongoing skill development.
• Be provided with networking opportunities with fellow R&A graduates and employees.
• Gain exposure supporting our customers and communities.
• Explore opportunities to create a positive social impact through community and customer engagement programs.
• Be supported and placed into a permanent role during or after successful completion of the graduate program.

Skills

Customer service

Relationship management

Willingness to relocate

Service industry experience

Education

Undergraduate or postgraduate degree

Job description

Regional & Agribusiness Graduate Program - January 2027

• Go where the opportunity is and build meaningful relationships across regional Australia.
• Learn from experienced bankers through structured development, coaching and mentoring.
• Fast-track your career with real customer exposure and long-term growth opportunities.

At NAB we want customers who trust us and choose us to be their bank. We need colleagues who are customer obsessed and proud to work at NAB. NAB wants to be known for having the best banking talent in the industry and through our Regional & Agribusiness Graduate Program we are looking to create a pipeline of future-ready bankers to support our regional customers where they need it most.

Choose a career with room to explore, experience and pursue your own road to success.

We're seeking graduates who genuinely want to be part of a regional community. To us, this means people who care about the impact they make. Our program is for recent graduates who are committed to the future of agribusiness and are looking to start a career in regional or rural Australia.

This program is ideal for graduates who are excited about living and working in regional Australia and building long-term customer relationships. You'll need to be willing to relocate and build your career where opportunities arise across NAB's Regional & Agribusiness network.

Our accelerated 4-month Graduate Program offers hands-on experience in a supportive and collaborative environment, helping you build customer relationships, develop commercial banking expertise and learn alongside experienced regional and agribusiness bankers. Through structured development, mentoring and real customer exposure, you'll build the foundations for a successful long-term career with NAB.

About R&A

NAB Regional & Agribusiness brings together a dedicated, specialist team with business bankers from across regional Australia. Our team includes general business bankers and specialist business bankers in Agribusiness, Health, Private, Professional Services, Government, Education and Community.

We deeply understand the unique needs and challenges facing businesses in regional Australia and are dedicated to helping our customers grow. We are customer obsessed, in genuine partnerships with our customers, enabling them to grow and succeed.

In this Graduate role, you will:

• Undertake an accelerated 4-month rotational program designed to give you a foot in the door to a career in Regional & Agribusiness Banking at NAB
• Learn and develop through opportunities aligned to building critical skills for a future in banking
• Have the opportunity to connect with past Alumni Graduates and foster mentoring relationships
• Experience working closely with high-performing agribusiness and business bankers in regional and rural areas of Australia
• Participate in industry learning and ongoing skill development
• Be provided with networking opportunities with fellow R&A graduates and employees
• Gain exposure supporting our customers and communities
• Explore opportunities to create a positive social impact through community and customer engagement programs
• Be supported and placed into a permanent role during or after successful completion of the graduate program

What you'll bring:

• Proven customer service skills and a passion for Regional Business & Agribusiness
• Effective relationship management skills
• A willingness to relocate and build a career in regional Australia, with flexibility to move where opportunities arise across NAB's Regional & Agribusiness network
• Prior working experience in a service environment

This 4-month Graduate Program will commence in January 2027.

A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone

We know that our people make us who we are. That's why we have built a culture of equity and respect where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their authentic selves. In partnership with our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we continue to foster an inclusive environment where all NAB colleagues' unique backgrounds and identities are understood, respected and celebrated. We are committed to providing an environment where you can work your way.

NAB's diverse and inclusive culture isn't only investing in the future of our younger generation. We are also committed to gender equality.

We have implemented programs and initiatives company-wide to support the growth and development of women across the business. Initiatives such as our:

• 1500-degree program, which provides an opportunity for eligible women across our banking sectors to engage, network and develop their personal brand, while building leadership capability
• Mentoring for Success program to support women in banking and finance
• Promotion of work-life balance through the variety of leave types we offer, while celebrating the diverse cultures and identities of our colleagues
• Hold a current and valid Australian driver's licence (or be eligible to obtain one prior to commencing the program)

Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

To be eligible to apply, you must:

• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or an Australian Permanent Resident at the time of applying
• Have completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, or be due to complete it before the commencement of the program
• Be willing to relocate to a regional location for either the 4-month program or your first permanent role outside of the program
• Commit and be available to commence full-time employment in January 2027
• Hold a current and valid Australian driver's licence (or be eligible to obtain one prior to commencing the program)

For more information, please visit the Regional and Agribusiness Graduate Program page on the NAB Early Careers website.