Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
QBE Graduate Program 2027
Business (Small & Medium Enterprises)
Fulltime role | Sydney | Hybrid working
About the program
18 months | 3 different teams | 6-month rotations
Our award-winning graduate program has been running for many years and is ranked among Australia’s top ten small-sized programs on the AAGE Top Graduate Employers list.
Graduates are hired as permanent employees and spend their first 18 months on the graduate program, experiencing three different teams across our business, known as ‘rotations’. In addition to completing three rotations, graduates progress through a structured learning and development plan, have access to senior leaders, and spend time with their graduate cohort forming meaningful and long-lasting connections.
Our 2027 graduate business areas include:
Business Insurance (Small & Medium Enterprises - SME)
As a Business (SME) Graduate, you’ll work directly with the teams that support small and medium-sized businesses.
You will build commercial capability, develop strong customer and relationship skills, and gain exposure across underwriting, business development and operations – giving you a foundation for a career in business.
Across your rotations, you’ll gain hands-on experience in how we support customers, make commercial decisions and grow a business. You will get involved in projects focused on digital innovation, process improvement and strategy, helping us continuously evolve how we support our customers.
Graduate learning and development
Your skill and career development are a key focus for the entire graduate program and beyond. Some of the ways you will learn include:
Your support network: graduate program lead, graduate buddy, rotation leaders, technical buddies, graduate networks (program stream and wider cohort)
We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
Free holistic wellbeing coaching, confidential counselling, and nutrition, financial and legal advice
Our graduate program commences once a year each February. To be eligible for the underwriting business area of the 2027 graduate program, you must:
We are accepting applications for the Business, SME graduate program from studies in Commerce, Finance, Economics, Actuarial Studies or Business Analytics, or other transferable areas of studies. We encourage you to apply now or contact the graduate recruitment team to discuss further if you have questions at [email protected].
Click APPLY to submit your application. Applications will close on 18 August 2026.
Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police, and employment checks through our online provider as a condition of employment. Please remember to submit your resume and academic transcript with your application.
QBE recognises the value of diverse perspectives and experiences. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or if you would like to connect with one of our networks, please contact us at [email protected].
Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Collaboration Tools, Communication, Critical Thinking, Data Entry, Document Management, Email Management, Financial Products, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Microsoft Applications, Report Writing, Research Analysis, Self Motivation, Time Management
Application Close Date: 17/08/2026 11:59 PM
How to Apply:
To submit your application, follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
