Group Life (Business) Graduate Program (Feb 2025)

TAL's Group Life & Retirement teams provide access to life insurance through superannuation for around 4-million Australians.  This makes group insurance one of the most accessible and affordable ways for Australians to access valuable life insurance.   

Business Units

• Growth
• Retirement & Wealth Partnerships
• Industry Fund Partnerships
• Marketing & Innovation
• Product
• Pricing & Portfolio Management
• Digital Experience
• Governance & Risk.

As a Group Life and Retirement Graduate within TAL, you will be responsible for supporting and collaborating with the Group Life and Retirement teams on analytical tasks, development of reports and presentations and apply commercial thinking to optimise outcomes for TAL and our superfund partners.  

The role

• Supporting TAL deliver Partnership Excellence through every interaction with superfunds partners.
• Bring innovative thinking to how we engage, contract, and deliver on our promises to superfunds and their members.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of member solutions that provide financial protection throughout Australians’ lives and into retirement.
• Support the monitoring and reporting of fundamental commercial and risk management activities expected of Australia’s leading life insurer.
• Learn about developing and executing on B2B institutional partnerships and transactions that are value creating for both companies and customers.

Who we are looking for:  

• We are looking for graduates from all disciplines but specifically those who have a passion for developing business acumen, and leadership skills within a leading Australian Life Insurance Business.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Well-rounded background with experience across community and / or extra-curricular activities.
• Curious mindset, a willingness to learn how things work and a passion for making things better.
• Interest in roles that not only embrace analytical skills but are also commercial and customer focused.
• Leadership qualities developed through high school, university, work experience and / or extracurricular activities.
• Initiative and drive, together with the ability to work well both independently and in a team environment.

Who can apply: 

To apply, you must be an Australian/New Zealand Citizen or have Permanent Residency and have completed an undergraduate degree or postgraduate degree in the last two years or complete prior to the program start date. 

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply today. Please attach a cover letter and/or resume and a copy of your academic transcripts. 

Our benefits: 

• Company-paid income protection insurance, and life and total + permanent disability insurance.
• Discounted private health insurance plan with NIB.
• Wellbeing resources to support your physical, nutritional, mental, and financial health.
• Our offices have fitness facilities; a fully equipped gym, daily onsite classes in Boxing, HIIT, Yoga, Pilates, and 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 by volunteering, mentoring, or fundraising causes.
• Blended ways of working – a mix of working from home and in the office.

Important to us   

Every Australian life is different. And we know the value of having different people from all walks of life with varied points of view.  

Work is a big part of life, and we work hard to make it one of the best parts. We offer a workplace that’s inclusive and flexible, supporting our people with options that let them make the most of their careers. We don’t just say it; we do it.