About the program

18 months | 3 different teams | 6-month rotations

Our award-winning graduate program has been running for many years and is ranked among Australia's top ten small-sized programs on the AAGE Top Graduate Employers list.

Graduates are hired as permanent employees and spend their first 18 months on the graduate program, experiencing three different teams across our business, known as 'rotations'. In addition to completing three rotations, graduates progress through a structured learning and development plan, have access to senior leaders, and spend time with their graduate cohort forming meaningful and long-lasting connections.

Our 2027 graduate business areas include:

• Consumer
• Business (Small & Medium Enterprises)
• Claims
• Risk
• Insurance underwriting

Consumer Business Area

Work across a range of programs focused on front line claims, digital transformation, modernisation and data-driven decision making.

Build a deep understanding of our customers through marketing strategy, partnerships and end-to-end customer engagement.

Gain exposure to how a global organisation uses data and technology to evolve. You'll contribute to initiatives that improve systems, enhance customer experiences, and generate insights that inform key business decisions.

Work on campaigns and initiatives that shape how we connect with customers. You'll gain insight into customer behaviour, brand strategy, and how we partner with regulators to deliver fair and effective outcomes.

Across your rotations, you'll combine data, digital and customer insight to understand what drives growth and how modern businesses operate.

Graduate Learning & Development

Your skill and career development are a key focus for the entire graduate program and beyond. Some of the ways you will learn include:

• Experiencing our business from three different perspectives across your graduate rotations
• Formal classroom-style training with practical application
• Digital learning pathways designed for the graduate cohort and tailored to your program stream
• Informal learning through cohort activities and initiatives
• Unlimited access to digital learning content, including courses with certifications
• Your support network: graduate program lead, graduate buddy, rotation leaders, technical buddies, graduate networks (program stream and wider cohort)
• Networking and public speaking opportunities

About QBE

• At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.
• We're an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we're big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It's an exciting time. We're building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
• What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you'll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.

Benefits

• We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee, you will have access to:
• 'Hybrid working' – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
• Free holistic wellbeing coaching, confidential counselling, and nutrition, financial and legal advice
• Ongoing learning and development to support your career journey, including financial and leave assistance for further study.

Awards & Recognition

• We value our employees' experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
• 2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program
• 2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards
• Ranked in the Top 10 AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2026 (small-sized program) as voted by graduates
• Learn more about our achievements.

Eligibility

Our graduate program commences once a year each February. To be eligible for the consumer business area of the 2027 graduate program, you must:

• Have completed and passed tertiary education in the 2 years prior to the graduate program start date, graduating from end of 2024 to end of 2026
• Be an Australian Citizen, Resident or a NZ citizen
• Submit a resume and academic transcript with your application. A cover letter is not required.
• Can start full time in February 2027

You must have qualifications in the following or similar fields: Commerce, IT, Social Science/BA, Design or Psychology; Data, Insight and Analytics degree. We encourage you to apply now or contact the graduate recruitment team if you have questions at [email protected].

Apply Now

Click APPLY to submit your application. Applications will close on 18 August 2026.

Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police, and employment checks through our online provider as a condition of employment. Please remember to submit your resume and academic transcript with your application.

QBE recognises the value of diverse perspectives and experiences. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or if you would like to connect with one of our networks, please contact us at [email protected].