Commonwealth Bank
Data Science Graduate Program (Feb 2026)
Sydney, Melbourne
Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- AUD 70,000 - 80,000 / Year
- 1-30 vacancies
- Apply by 21 Mar 2025
- Start date 16 Feb 2026
Do work that matters
- You’ll be part of a broad team that leverages AI, data science, modelling, analytics, experimentation, behavioural science and technology to drive intelligent and ethical decisions, solutions and approaches for our customers, businesses and communities
- You’ll use data to build and enhance quantitative and predictive models to support insights or use our leading technology to extract incredible data and influence the direction of the business
- Throughout the program, you’ll enhance your technical capability using analytical tools such as R, SQL, SAS and Teradata, alongside vast datasets to develop and deliver actionable insights
See yourself in our team
- Gain access to world-class technical and development resources to help you expand your skills
- Join a huge network of Technology Graduates, supported by managers focused on your career growth
- Use rich data to help solve some of Australia’s biggest customer challenges. Create innovative products and solutions to help our customers manage their money and avoid scams
Technology – Data Science (Sydney, & Melbourne)
Our 18-month Data Science Program offers three rotations. You can gain exposure to Decision and Behavioural Science, Quantitative & Predictive Modelling, Artificial Intelligence (AI) & machine learning (ML), Data Engineering, and more.
Our 8-week structured onboarding program combines a foundational boot camp, workshops and a modelling project to help set you up for a successful start.
We’re the frontline in the AI revolution. You’ll lead the way and support in driving innovative, data-led solutions and approaches.
After the program, you can land a role at CommBank as a Data Scientist, Insights Analytics Analyst, or Data Engineer.
We’re interested in hearing from people who
- Are data savvy and keen to learn new tech stacks, languages and frameworks
- Can proactively solve problems, think strategically and enjoy simplifying processes
- Are customer-centric, who can listen and use insights to design better solutions and experiences.
At CommBank, we’re committed to your development, career growth and training. We encourage you to apply for our program no matter what your degree. Your skills may align with one of our roles.
If this opportunity excites you:
- Are you an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or an Australian permanent resident at the time of application and
- Are you in the final year of your overall university degree, or completed your final subject within the last 24 months and
- Have achieved at least a credit average in your overall university degree
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- New Zealand Citizen +more
- Business & Management +more
- Bachelor or higher
Reviews
Client meetings, speaking with the frontline team regarding client files, administrative work
It will vary depending upon what department/business unit you are in. However in my circumstance I am an Graduate/Analyst; my daily task involve morning emails, attending to applications and strategy papers, lots of meetings, some longer one rife with information or short ones to provide updates. Then after a lunch with the team it is back into credit writing. Then finishing off the day with emails. There is always time for a coffee run with the team and some good quality banter.
My role involves balancing business and customer needs in innovative and strategic ways. Day to day, I work on projects that involve uplifting certain aspects of the CBA App. I also work towards my graduate development goals to ensure I make the most out of this experience.
About the employer
Commonwealth Bank
4.3
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Banking & Financial Services
A brighter beginning for your career.
Pros and cons of working at Commonwealth Bank
Pros
Work-life balance and culture.
The vast amount of opportunities in the field of technology can help you upskill and keep motivated.
The people at CBA are extremely welcoming and talented.
Flexible working style and arrangements.
Clear investment in the technology area. This supports graduates in this area significantly.
Cons
As the company has the head office in Sydney, most of the teams are located there. If you are based in other cities, you may not have anyone in your team around you.
There is a level of competitiveness I find specifically in the Grad program cohort.
Limited career progression.
The over-importance of networking. You may not get as far as being 100% your authentic self.
With CBA being such a large organization, it can sometimes be difficult to navigate the ecosystem and find the right person who can help.