At AustralianSuper, we truly care about our colleagues.​ We know work and life are intertwined. That’s why we support the diverse needs of everyone and have policies that enable us all to thrive and be truly flexible. We ensure diversity is celebrated for the opportunity it provides us all to learn and grow and deliver better outcomes for members. We are dedicated to building a high-performance environment underpinned by a strong risk culture, ensuring we deliver the best outcomes for our members. 

Joining the AustralianSuper 2026/27 Intern Program offers you an exciting opportunity to build a career with a growing global financial services organisation. Based in our Melbourne office, you will be exposed to a variety of our teams and start to develop the required capabilities and skills to help our members achieve the best possible retirement outcomes.   

Your new role 

AustralianSuper interns are offered unrivalled exposure to our award-winning teams, with the opportunity to work on real world projects and initiatives, whilst gaining exposure to senior business leaders.   

Working alongside high-performing colleagues across the Fund, you will be inspired daily by the challenging and fulfilling work of improving financial outcomes of members. You will build relationships with, and learn from, leaders in all areas of the Fund, establishing a comprehensive understanding of how our business groups come together.    

As an Investments stream intern, you will work across departments that invest on behalf of members and drive long-term performance. Immersing yourself in what is fast becoming one of the world’s largest active fund managers, you will gain exposure to a global investment platform and work alongside experts across asset classes. 

Joining for 12 weeks from 30 November 2026 – 19 February 2027, you will gain exposure to a range of approaches to investing and obtain first-hand knowledge of the investment business including front and middle office. You will work directly on investment projects, forming views and presenting findings back to colleagues and leaders.  

Through these experiences, you will build a strong foundation in investment management while developing the technical, analytical and commercial skills to contribute to real investment decisions. 

As part of the Investments stream, you will gain experience across one or more of the following areas: Australian Equities, International & Private Equities, Asset Allocation, Portfolio Strategy & Risk, Fixed Income, Currency & Credit, Real Assets, Liquidity & Implementation and Investment Services. 

What you’ll need    

• A genuine interest in financial markets, economies and the factors that drive long-term investment outcomes 
• A desire to build a career in investment management and contribute to positive retirement outcomes for members 
• Intellectual curiosity, strong analytical capability and the ability to solve complex problems using data, research and critical thinking 
• A growth mindset, with excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills 
• Adaptability and learning agility, with the ability to contribute effectively to high-performing teams 
• Alignment with our member-first philosophy and a commitment to our values of Energy, Integrity, Generosity of Spirit and Excellent Outcomes 
• Be in your final or penultimate year of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any discipline, whether that be in STEAM, Economics, Finance, Science, Engineering or another field of study 
• Be available to participate in the 12-week Intern Program from 30 November 2026 to 19 February 2027 
• Be able to commence full-time employment from January / February 2028 (2028 Graduate Program) 
• Be an Australian/New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident 

Life at AustralianSuper  

AustralianSuper is committed to colleague development, and we support our people with ongoing learning, coaching and training, as well as career opportunities across our expanding global organisation. We offer generous leave entitlements and promote a blended working environment in which all roles can flex, and we’re happy to discuss what this looks like for you.  

We cultivate a workplace that champions safety, respect, inclusiveness and diversity.  We are committed to supporting our diverse workforce in a way that is inclusive and embraces diversity in all its forms. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let our recruitment team know.  

Visit Internships & Graduate Programs | AustralianSuper for further information on these programs. 

What’s next  

Apply now, if you share our values of Energy, Integrity, Generosity of Spirit and Excellent Outcomes and would like the opportunity to work in a challenging, growing and rapidly evolving team to deliver outstanding results.  

Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status is required.   

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