Are you ready to launch your career with a successful growth company that inspires innovation, and excellence? Introducing Steadfast’s Graduate Program - your gateway to a thriving career in the dynamic insurance industry.

At Steadfast, you’ll connect with senior leaders, gain unparalleled access to professional development, and explore diverse job opportunities within our expansive network. Our program is designed to fast-track your growth, offer meaningful hands-on experience, and a clear path to success.

The Steadfast Graduate program has been a key part of the Steadfast business since 2017 and was a finalist in the HR Awards in 2021.  

As a Steadfast Graduate on a one-year permanent contract, you will move through 4 rotations personalised to your fields of interest and study whether it be insurance broking, underwriting, M&A, cyber, technology, HR, marketing or finance – talk to us about your passions and career goals. You will also have exposure to our senior leaders with both a mentor and buddy to help you navigate your way and be set up for success. At the end of the program, you will present a Group project to our Founder, Managing Director & CEO, Robert Kelly AM, and his executive team.  

We provide top tier qualifications associated with your role, along with a program of professional development and learning designed to set you up for long-term success. Your personalised program of learning and job rotations is tailored to your needs and designed to fast-track your career. By the end of the program, you will have gained the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to excel in your career.

Our structured development pathway includes

• Leadership development, professional skills and career management.
• Coaching with some of our most senior leaders.
• Participation in our mentoring program.
• An end-of-year group project presented to Robert Kelly AM, Founder, Managing Director and CEO of Steadfast, and his Executive team.
• The opportunity to join other former Graduates in our Graduate alumni post program.

A bit about you

As our ideal graduate candidate, you are a highly motivated and adaptable individual who is eager to start your career with a passion for learning and growth. You have a strong academic background and are ready to apply your skills in a professional setting.

Also, you are:

• Degree qualified with a minimum Credit average and have graduated in the last two years or are due to graduate before the program begins in February 2026.
• Articulate with great communications skills.
• An open minded individual, who wants to build relationships with multiple stakeholders and problem solve - you come prepared to think outside the box!

Our program

• Steadfast employee onboarding: during your first week at Steadfast you will join our Graduate onboarding program to connect with your Graduate cohort, as well as spend time with previous Graduates, your mentor and senior leaders from across the organisation. You will also be introduced to your team for your first rotation of the program.
• Mentoring: mentors are a big part of Steadfast, and you will be carefully paired with an experienced leader throughout your Graduate program.
• On-the-job learning: you will work directly with your Graduate Lead, rotational managers, and mentor to develop the skills and knowledge you need to perform effectively in your role while growing a broader understanding of the insurance industry.
• Ongoing development: in addition to a formal 12-month professional development program, you will have access to a plethora of internal and external training, seminars, and professional development opportunities. You will also be supported with role-specific qualifications as required by your role.
• Exposure to the executive team and industry leaders: Steadfast’s open and inclusive culture creates regular opportunities for our graduates to interact with the Executive team and industry leads.