QBE Insurance

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 (Small & Medium Enterprises)
• Claims
• Consumer
• Risk
• Insurance underwriting

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:

• Experiencing our business from three different perspectives across your graduate rotations
• Formal classroom-style training with practical application
• Digital learning pathways designed for the graduate cohort and tailored to your program stream
• Informal learning through cohort activities and initiatives
• Unlimited access to digital learning content, including courses with certifications
• Your support network: graduate program lead, graduate buddy, rotation leaders, technical buddies, graduate networks (program stream and wider cohort)
• Networking and public speaking opportunities

About QBE

• At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.
• 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.
• What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you'll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.

Benefits

• We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee, you will have access to:
• 'Hybrid working' – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
• Free holistic wellbeing coaching, confidential counselling, and nutrition, financial and legal advice
• Ongoing learning and development to support your career journey, including financial and leave assistance for further study.

Awards and recognition

• We value our employees' experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
• 2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program
• 2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards
• Ranked in the Top 10 AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2026 (small-sized program) as voted by graduates
• Learn more about our achievements.

Eligibility

Our graduate program commences once a year each February. To be eligible for the underwriting business area of the 2027 graduate program, you must:

• Have completed and passed tertiary education in the two years prior to the graduate program start date, graduating between the end of 2024 and the end of 2026
• Be an Australian citizen, resident or a NZ citizen
• Submit a resume and academic transcript with your application. A cover letter is not required.
• Be able to start full time in February 2027

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 graduates@qbe.com.

Apply Now

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 graduates@qbe.com.