Graduate Program
IBA welcomes applications from Indigenous graduates year round, particularly those with qualifications in accounting, finance, law or business. We prefer to appoint our graduates in small numbers so we can offer an individual development program within a progressive and commercially focused environment.
Graduates can work from either our Canberra or Brisbane office.
More information may be found in the frequently asked questions below or you can print a copy of this information here.
Who is Indigenous Business Australia (IBA)?
What is our Graduate Program?
Why our Graduate Program?
What are the benefits of our Graduate Program?
Who can apply?
How do you apply?
Where can you get more information?
Who is Indigenous Business Australia (IBA)?
IBA is a commercially focused organisation undergoing continued growth, employing more than 200 people in 19 sites across Australia. Our work force is diverse in terms of cultural backgrounds, demographics, skills and experience. IBA is committed to stimulating and supporting the sustainable economic development of Indigenous Australians for the benefit of current and future generations.Our staff are involved in facilitating:
- Indigenous home ownership
- Indigenous participation in business, through commercial enterprises and partnerships
- business advice and mentoring for Indigenous Australians, and
- Indigenous participation in the pwnership of companies and investments.
What is our Graduate Program?
IBA’s Graduate Program provides opportunities for Indigenous graduates to apply their professional knowledge and skills within a work environment. As an IBA graduate, you will have opportunities to develop your skills and experience for a career in IBA or elsewhere.
Why our Graduate Program?
IBA graduates are given the opportunity to contribute to achieving our strategic objectives, which inspire our way of doing business and ensuring the outcomes we achieve contribute significantly to economic independence for Indigenous Australians.
As a graduate with IBA, the opportunity exists for working directly with Indigenous clients. We do not believe in a ‘one-size fits all’ graduate program. Our graduates can participate in a structured development program with rotation through a variety of positions to develop their career with IBA.
Alternatively our graduates can be placed directly in a permanent position with an individual development plan that provides progression within their area of professional skill. Your salary will also be set on an individual basis, related to your skills and role. IBA is committed to attracting and supporting Indigenous employees and promoting a culturally supportive workplace.
What are the benefits of our Graduate Program?
IBA offers:
IBA’s Graduate Program provides opportunities for Indigenous graduates to apply their professional knowledge and skills within a work environment. As an IBA graduate, you will have opportunities to develop your skills and experience for a career in IBA or elsewhere.
Why our Graduate Program?
IBA graduates are given the opportunity to contribute to achieving our strategic objectives, which inspire our way of doing business and ensuring the outcomes we achieve contribute significantly to economic independence for Indigenous Australians.
As a graduate with IBA, the opportunity exists for working directly with Indigenous clients. We do not believe in a ‘one-size fits all’ graduate program. Our graduates can participate in a structured development program with rotation through a variety of positions to develop their career with IBA.
Alternatively our graduates can be placed directly in a permanent position with an individual development plan that provides progression within their area of professional skill. Your salary will also be set on an individual basis, related to your skills and role. IBA is committed to attracting and supporting Indigenous employees and promoting a culturally supportive workplace.
What are the benefits of our Graduate Program?
IBA offers:
- employment in either our Canberra or Brisbane offices
- a commercially focused environment
- an opportunity to be mentored by dedicated and professional colleagues
- a competitive edge to your career development
- networking opportunities with other graduates, and
- relocation assistance.
Who can apply?
To be eligible for a graduate position with IBA, you must be:
- of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
- an Australian resident.
To apply for a graduate position with IBA, you can:
- send us an email containing your resume and results
- participate in the Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) graduate recruitment intake
Where can you get more information?
- email askHR@iba.gov.au
- phone 02 6121 2706
