Graduate careers at CFS
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Our graduate program
CFS has gone through a significant transformation and is now focused on growth and building our momentum. Our graduates are a key part of that future. In our 12 month graduate program, you’ll be welcomed into an organisation that’s deeply committed to your development. The program is designed to develop the next generation of leaders at CFS.
Your journey with CFS
As a graduate at CFS, you'll join a dynamic group of high-potential individuals ready to solve complex problems across four distinct rotations. Each rotation is carefully designed to build a strong foundation for your future career.
You’ll start in your home business domain, journey through two other rotations, and complete a final rotation in our customer service centre. This experience is intentional because understanding our customers firsthand is fundamental to everything we do at CFS.
Throughout the program, you’ll build on your expertise with practical experience, engage in development days for personal and professional growth, enjoy membership to our youth network ‘Evolve’, and receive guidance from an executive mentor.
Our business domains
In 2027, we are seeking graduates in the following business domains:
Superannuation and Investments
Discover the intricacies of fund investments and the strategies to generate returns for our customers.
Technology
Contribute to the digital products and infrastructure that power CFS, from customer-facing platforms to the systems and integrations that keep everything running.
Risk and Compliance
Play a role in shaping confident decisions by strengthening governance and managing risk to deliver great customer outcomes.
Legal
Embark on a unique legal career that allows you to acquire a broad spectrum of knowledge across various legal disciplines while gaining an in-depth understanding of our organisation.
Financial Crime Operations
Explore how we protect CFS and our customers by preventing, detecting and responding to financial crime and fraud, strengthening controls and managing risk across the organisation.
Brand and Customer Engagement
Explore how insight‑led brand, marketing and customer engagement strategies come together to create meaningful, customer‑focused experiences across the full customer lifecycle.
Digital and Customer Experience
Learn how we create seamless digital experiences across multiple channels, combining design, technology and data to improve how customers interact with CFS.
What you can expect
As a graduate at CFS, here’s what you can expect:
- The confidence of a permanent role from day one, so you can focus on doing great work
- Opportunities to make a real impact, contributing to projects that helps millions of Australians build and protect their retirement savings
- Competitive remuneration and bonus scheme
- A range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits to help you rest, recharge and stay balanced
- Tailored learning and development, including access to 17,000+ LinkedIn Learning courses
- A dedicated executive mentor
- Networking opportunities to build your profile and connect with leaders across the organisation
Application process
Applications for our 2027 graduate program are now open.
Check you meet the requirements
You must be in your final year of study, complete all degree requirements by the end of 2026, have an average credit achievement of 65% or above, and be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident.
Complete your online assessment and video
Applications are now open. Click the button below to apply, then complete our online assessments and a short recorded video interview.
We'll be in touch
If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to our Engagement Day on 8 July 2026. Final interviews will take place in late July, and successful applicants will start their permanent role in February 2027.
To find out more about what it’s like to work at CFS, visit our careers page.
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Avanteos Investments Limited ABN 20 096 259 979, AFSL 245531 (AIL) is the trustee of the Colonial First State FirstChoice Superannuation Trust ABN 26 458 298 557 and issuer of FirstChoice range of super and pension products. Colonial First State Investments Limited ABN 98 002 348 352, AFSL 232468 (CFSIL) is the responsible entity and issuer of products made available under FirstChoice Investments and FirstChoice Wholesale Investments.
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