Graduate Program 2024

Company Description

TAL is an industry leader that has a strong sense of purpose and a culture that is built on serving and helping its customers.

Job Description

Applications for our 2024 TAL Graduate Programs are now open!

Our Program

As a graduate of TAL, we are committed to developing your leadership capability. We are seeking future leaders who want to use their passion and skills to make a difference in the lives of Australians. 

• Two-year full-time program commencing February 2024
• The program consists of six-month rotations across your area of interest plus one rotation outside your selected discipline.
• A small cohort of graduates each year, giving you the opportunity to work and contribute to interesting and relevant projects.
• Apprenticeship from senior leadership and industry thought leaders, as well as additional support from dedicated sponsors, buddies, and career mentors.
• Ongoing professional learning and development programs
• Networking with Senior Business Leaders, including our Chief Executive Officer.
• Career development pathways tailored to your professional goals.
• Work-life balance including flexible working from home arrangements
• A work culture that respects opinions and fosters inclusion and diversity 
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the community via the TAL Community Foundation.
• Take part in activities such as volunteering, mentoring, or fundraising.
• 1 week study tour to Dai-Ichi Lifes head office in Japan.

Qualifications

• TAL offers Graduate programs across Actuarial, Finance, Marketing & Brand, Individual Life (Business) and Group Life (Business), Technology and Cyber.
• We are looking for graduates from all disciplines but specifically those who have a passion for developing general business and finance acumen within a leading Australian Life Insurance Business.
• You are in the final year of a university undergraduate or postgraduate degree or have completed your university studies within the past 24 months of applying.
• Be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Genuine contribution and acts of service within the Australian community
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, and advanced critical and creative thinking
• Proven professionalism, leadership readiness, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and cultural awareness

Additional Information

Benefits:

• TAL is committed to providing professional and educational support so that you can excel in your role, in addition to up to 25 days paid exam & study leave.
• Company-paid income protection insurance, and life and total permanent disability insurance.
• Discounted private health insurance plans with NIB.
• Wellbeing resources to support your physical, nutritional, mental, and financial health.
• Our offices have fitness facilities, with daily onsite classes in Boxing, HIIT, Yoga, Pilates, Zumba.
• End of trip facilities including bike racks and showers, or employees are entitled to discounted memberships at nearby gyms.
• Discounts on everyday spending at over 350 popular Australian stores.
• Community Days - paid leave to give back to the community either volunteering, mentoring, or fundraising causes of your choice.
• Blended ways of working - mix of working from home and in the office.
• Parental Leave - Support following the birth or adoption of a child. Permanent full time and part time employees are entitled to 12 weeks paid parental leave within 12 months of your child’s birth.
• Flexible Work Arrangements - These arrangements include work from home, flexible working hours, part time work and job sharing.
• TAL’s Social Club - with a calendar of events and activities each month, you will be sure to find something that appeals to you, whilst having fun along the way.
• Learning and Development Access to world class learning and development programs.

Everyone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves. Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day. Risk management is everyone’s responsibility.

If you are already a TAL employee please apply via the SmartRecruiters button in Workday and navigate to the Employee Portal. This is important to ensure that your application is recorded accurately.