SUNCORP GROUP Information Technology Vacation Program
Empowering and creating inspired people who have the curiosity to drive change and learn is who we are, who are you?
At Suncorp we understand that you are hoping with all that study under your belt that it will lead to something exciting.
What you can do at Suncorp
Apply for our Summer Vacation Program and work with one of the largest internal IT organisations in Australia. Be exposed to a number of departments within Suncorp that will open your mind to the possibilities that await you. With 16,000 employees our career opportunities are endless; join our teams, meet our people, be a part of our culture, learn our Agile methodology and play with our technology. We know that you’re still discovering where your strengths lie and Suncorp can assist you to unlock that potential with our 10 week paid program. We will give you the day in the life of a Suncorp IT Employee with rotations as a Business Analyst, Systems and Software Engineer, with the prospect of securing a graduate position.
Life@ Suncorp Group
“ One company, Many Brands, One Team”
The Suncorp group of companies offer a range of financial products and services in banking, general insurance, life insurance, superannuation and investment products across Australia and New Zealand. The Suncorp Group has around 16,000 employees and relationships with over nine million customers. It is a Top 25 ASX listed business with over $93 billion in assets.
Come and join our high performance culture where people are rewarded for effort and dedication. We recognise and value commitment and encourage our people to maintain a healthy balance between their career and personal time.
Our Partnerships
Over the years we’ve partnered with a number of causes and organisations – some well-established and some just starting out – but all with a passion and dedication closely linked to Suncorp’s own vision. We work with charities to help raise funds; communicate health issues; support medical research; and sponsor sport and entertainment venues and events that bring the community together.
A Responsible Approach
Suncorp is a financial services leader with a unique portfolio of insurance, banking and wealth management businesses. Our approach to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) – which we call A Responsible Approach – focuses on how effectively we can meet our social and commercial responsibilities. For more detail click on the attachments/links to Suncorp Group Facebook PAGE
Our Benefits
- Paid study assistance and the opportunity to undertake professional accreditation (e.g. CPA, CA, College of Law)
- Paid corporate training
- 20 days annual leave plus the option to purchase additional days
- Paid parental/adoption, carers, compassionate and sick leave
- Paid community service day
- Paid personal/emergency leave
- Paid public holidays
- Flexible hours and telecommuting
- Salary packaging
- Reimbursement for business expenses including car mileage and travel
- Professional memberships
- Access to the employee assistance program
- Access to free financial planning
- Be a part of the Suncorp graduate community
- Free Fee banking
- Discounts for movie tickets, theme parks, travel and accommodation, concerns etc via the Social Club
- Discounted personal insurance, home, contents and life insurance
- Discounted credit cards and lending products (Home loans, cars loans)
- Discounted travel
- Discounted mobile phone and internet packages
- Discounted home and electronic products
- Discounted Gym membership
- Health and wellness initiatives
- Opportunity to earn $ through our employee referral program
- Suncorp Bridge to Brisbane Fun run
- We sponsor a Football Stadium! How cool is that!
Apart from fantastic career development opportunities, a great team culture and a challenging and rewarding career – there are many more perks to working for Suncorp
Our People
Alexandra – Information Technology Graduate
Bachelor of Information Technology / Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Majors: Information Systems
Role: Business Analyst
Why did you join Suncorp and the Graduate Program?
I joined Suncorp due to the approachable nature of all staff members. There is a true community spirit that surrounds every building and team you visit. Everyone is interested in helping each other and encouraging positive values. Read more...
Chris – Information Technology Graduate
Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Majors: Software Engineering / Accounting
Role: Software Engineer
Why did you join Suncorp and the Graduate Program?
Suncorp’s graduate program was different from the others available to me at the time as it allowed me to concentrate on being in a developer role throughout the program instead of rotating between different roles. This way I was able to concentrate on what I like doing best, and therefore focus on developing my programming skills. Suncorp is also a large company which owns many brands, which would give me the opportunity to work on lots of interesting projects across. Read more...
Talk to us
There’s never been a more exciting time to join the Suncorp team! Working as part of the Suncorp Group you will have access to an unparalleled range of job opportunities across insurance, banking, wealth management and corporate services. This could see you working for one of our more recognised brands - AAMI, Asteron, GIO, Suncorp, Vero, Apia & Shannons in a location that suits your lifestyle.
How to Contact Us
Suncorp Information Technology Vacation Program
How to apply for the IT vacation program?
Applications for the Suncorp Group Vacation Program open in August 2011.
When can I start the IT vacation program?
Successful applicants will commence their program in late November through to February.
Vacation Program Eligibility
We accept applications from all years but ideally if you're in your penultimate year at university and you are thinking “I am passionate about technology, innovation and collaborating with my peers” than we can do great things together!
