The Australian Network on Disability (AND) is offering students with disability the opportunity to intern with leading and forward-thinking organisations across a range of disciplines as part of Stepping Into.

Stepping into is a paid internship program designed for university students with disability who want to gain paid, hands-on work experience in their chosen field of study. Students benefit by gaining valuable experience in their desired field of work,
and by having the opportunity to develop professional networking and social skills.

Stepping Into internships are offered across a range of industries in both the public and private sector.
Internships are available for students around the country studying Finance, Law, Social Sciences, IT, Science, Engineering and many more. For a full list of disciplines covered, please visit our website.
Internships will generally last 4 to 8 weeks (with the opportunity for flexible work hours to manage your disability or other commitments).

Am I eligible?

• Stage of study: final or second last year of university
• Discipline of Study: All are encouraged to apply
• Citizenship status: Australia Citizen, Permanent Resident or International student with full working rights in Australia

AND accepts applications from students with all types of disability including but not limited to physical disability, mental health conditions, sensory impairments and immunological conditions.

About the Position:

• Host Organisation: Commonwealth Bank of Australia
• Position Title: Regional and Agribusiness Finance Intern
• Location: Tasmania
• Placement Duration: 26 November 2018 – 8 February 2019

More Information:

We can turn your passion for rural and regional Australia into a career helping customers with their financial needs. Regional and Agribusiness Banking provides a comprehensive range of financial services to over 30,000 clients, located in regional and rural Australia. We develop strong relationships with our clients to get a real understanding of their business financial needs, and then implement the best strategies for each clients' unique situation. CommBank has been committed to regional communities and agribusiness for more than 90 years.

On a work placement, you will have the scope to create relationships with Australian businesses by attending joint visitations across our diverse client base across your chosen location. You will interact directly with our clients through face to face meetings, working alongside them in their businesses to understand and meet their ever changing needs.
Our innovative and market leading technology solutions provide invaluable support for our clients as we help them lead their businesses to tomorrow. Our team is energised about what we do, what we've achieved and the momentum behind where we're headed, and we want you to join us on our journey!

The Program:

Our 11-week program starting on 26 November 2018, gives you a taste of what it's like to work with Australia's best bank. You'll have the opportunity to do real work that will allow you to put your passion and transferrable skills you've gained from your studies into practice, whilst contributing to outcomes which positively impact our business and customers. During the program, you'll be given full support and training to help you decide if CommBank is the right fit for you.

We consider students from ANY degree discipline, however to be successful, you will be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of and be passionate about rural and regional Australia. You are interested in helping our rural and regional customers realise their own goals and aspirations. You'll be keen to meet new people and develop customer relations, whilst building a career in finance and banking in regional Australia.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?

• Contribute from day one - You'll be given real work that impacts our business and our customers
• Receive training and development - You'll receive group-wide training and business area-specific training
• Support and networking opportunities -You'll have a buddy to support you and will build networks with your fellow interns and with managers from across CommBank
• Access to senior management - You'll have unique access to senior leaders.
• Stability - You'll be working at Australia's largest bank
• Give back - You'll have the chance to contribute to the community by participating in our community committee and other initiatives

WE'RE INTERESTED IN HEARING FROM YOU IF:

• You're an innovative and analytical thinker
• Adaptable and agile in nature – no one day is the same in our programs
• Digitally and technology savvy – we want you to leverage and champion our market leading technology platforms
• WHO's eligible?

To be eligible to apply for our 2018-19 work placement, you must:

• Be an Australian permanent resident or citizen at the time of application.
• Be in the penultimate year or final year of your university degree.
• Have achieved at least a credit average (65%) across your university degree.
• Shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in assessment centre and online testing processes facilitated by CBA.
• Please note all successful candidates will have to complete a pre-employment medical check as part of their employment. This is a mandatory process but will not affect the hiring decision.