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2027 Rabo Graduate Program (Early Pathway) - Rural Banking Graduate

  • Hybrid
  • Sydney (AU)
  • 37.5 hours
  • Full time
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  • Activity Coordination
  • Business Networking
  • Business Process Improvements
  • Change Agility
  • Customer-Focused
  • Data Insights
  • Disciplined Execution
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Professional Collaboration
  • Project Support

This match does not affect your application. It is purely an indication of whether this vacancy matches your skills.

  • Are you looking for a supportive graduate program with both domestic and international rotation opportunities that truly values your growth and development?
  • Passionate about joining the global leading food & agribusiness bank and making a meaningful impact?
  • Apply today for an early consideration of the 2027 Rabo Graduate Program!

A Bit About Us

Rabobank is the world’s leading specialist in food and agribusinesses banking. We are a bank with cooperative roots. Everything we do, we do together. With co-workers, members and other organisations. We believe in building on each other’s strengths and making each other stronger. You get better results from working together than doing it alone. Now and in the future. 

Rabo Graduate Program has been recognised by a number of industry awards including:

  • 2026 Top Graduate Employers – Small Programs (the Australia Association of Graduate Employers)
  • 2026 Top 10 Most Popular Banking, Finance & Insurance Employers (The Australian Financial Review and SEEK Grad)
  • 2026 Top 100 Most Popular Graduate Employers (The Australian Financial Review and SEEK Grad)

We are extremely proud of these achievement, as these accolades reflect the quality of our graduate program, and  the investment in our graduates, their growth, and development.

About Our Graduate Program

Kick start your career with the Rabo Graduate Program! Our unique 18‑month journey is designed to launch graduates into meaningful, purpose-driven roles at Rabobank. You’ll rotate across diverse parts of the business, from collaborating at our Sydney head office, to supporting clients in our regional and rural branches, to potentially taking on an international assignment in our global HQ in Utrecht, all while contributing to Rabobank’s mission of Growing a Better World Together.

Apply early! Beat the July opening and get ahead of the queue with early review and regular updates from our graduate recruitment team.

Rural Banking Graduate

As a bank dedicated to agriculture, our regional and rural branches help support the innovative farmers and agribusinesses who put food on our tables every day.

Our Rural Banking Graduate Stream offers you the opportunity to rotate up to three different regional or rural branches, gaining valuable skills and knowledge that will help add value to our clients, build meaningful relationships and help support our farmers to grow more with less.

No two days are ever the same, you will be guided by the experts in the field on how to maintain and grow client portfolio, conduct credit review, undertake financial analysis, and bring your innovative ideas on ways to add value to our clients.

To develop a well-rounded knowledge of the bank, you will also complete two short rotations within Risk and Compliance as well as Operations. Selected Graduates will also have the opportunity to complete a two-week international assignment to connect with colleagues in our global head office in Utrecht, the Netherlands.

About You

  • Final year undergraduate or postgraduate student, or have recently graduated within the last three years.
  • Available to start full time employment from February 2027.
  • Flexible to relocate across different regional or rural locations in Australia (accommodation allowance may apply)
  • Australia or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and interest in your chosen field.
  • Passion for the food and agribusiness industry would be advantageous.
  • Self-motivated with ability to plan and organise self.
  • Attention to detail and problem solving skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

To be considered, simply follow the link and submit the following documents:

  • CV
  • Cover Letter
  • Academic Transcript

Our Values

Rabobank Australia values inclusion, belonging, and positive experiences for all. Our work environment, our benefits, and the way we live our values, “Client Driven”, “Responsible”, “Professional” and “Cooperative” make it a great place to work. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Please let our Graduate Recruitment team know if you need any accommodations to make our opportunities more accessible to you.

If you are interested in Growing a Better World Together, follow the link and apply today!

The Application Process

This is our standard application process. It may vary by role.

Step 1You Apply

Thanks for applying! You will always receive a confirmation of your application by email. We review all the resumes and covering letters that we receive. We will let you know as soon as possible if we invite you for an interview.

Step 2Interview

We invite you for one or more (online) interviews. We want to know if you fit the role and the team. You probably have many questions for us too. For some positions, we may also ask you to complete an assignment or assessment.

Step 3Our Offer

Are you the new colleague we are looking for, and do you also feel happy with us? Congratulations! You will receive a good offer from us. Before you start, we conduct a legal screening to ensure that our employees do not pose a risk to us and our customers.

Step 4Welcome!

Welcome to Rabobank! We look forward to seeing you and can't wait to work together.

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2027 Rabo Graduate Program (Early Pathway) - Rural Banking Graduate

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