Job Title2026 Rabo Graduate Program - Rural Banking

Job Description

Join the world’s leading specialist in food and agribusiness banking

18-month program with domestic and international rotation opportunities

Comprehensive learning and development, competitive salary and flexible work environment

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:

Ranked #3 for the 2025 Top Graduate Employers – Small Programs (the Australia Association of Graduate Employers)

2025 Top 10 Most Popular Banking, Finance & Insurance Employers (The Australian Financial Review and GradConnection)

2025 Top 100 Most Popular Graduate Employers (The Australian Financial Review and GradConnection)

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.

Rabo Graduate Program

Rabo Graduate Program offers a unique opportunity for university graduates to forge a meaningful career path through Rabobank.

Our 18-month program provides a platform to experience a variety of Rabobank career options. Whether it’s connecting with colleagues in Sydney’s head office, working with clients on the ground in our regional and rural branches, or potentially even enjoying an international rotation in our global head office in Utrecht, you can be part of the team helping our clients feed the world more sustainably.

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 work in these 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 be placed on two short-term rotations within risk and compliance and operations. Selected Graduates will also be placed on a short-term international rotation to connect with colleagues in our global head office in Utrecht, the Netherlands.

Why Rabo Graduate Program

Comprehensive development pathways to equip you with the skills of the future and to enable your career growth here at Rabobank.

Mentored by senior leaders in your chosen field.

Domestic and international rotation opportunities.

Contribute to our global mission of Growing a better world together.

Authentic and unique culture, focused on growing each other. Open, balanced and flexible workplace where people feel that they belong, can be open and honest and are supported.

Rabo@Anywhere – hybrid way of working.

Market competitive salary and bonus.

Permanent employment from day one! We are committed to developing our graduates as future leaders of Rabobank.

Bonus Leave - eligibility to earn an extra week of leave or purchase up to an additional two weeks of leave per year.

Corporate wardrobe and/or Work from Home equipment allowances.

Paid Community Service Leave.

Employee insurance cover.

About You

Flexible to relocate across different regional or rural locations in Australia (accommodation allowance may apply)

Final year undergraduate or postgraduate student, or have recently graduated within the last three years.

Australia or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.

Available to start full time employment from February 2026.

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.

Excellent time management and ability to multi task and prioritise work.

Attention to detail and problem solving skills.

Strong communication at all levels both written and verbal.

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!