Perpetual is one of Australia’s leading financial institutions because for over 130 years we have been putting our clients first – and investing in our people. That combination makes Perpetual a great place to work – a place where you can grow, thrive and make a difference in people's lives.
At Perpetual, the graduate program is designed to build a pipeline of talent and create the business leaders of the future. Because your success is important to our growth we help you develop your skills and plan your career. A key to your success is the Perpetual culture – we are a business that demands high performance and integrity and believes that work should be challenging – and fun.
At Perpetual you’ll work with great people and do work that matters because everything we do is underpinned by our core values:
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Excellence
Delivering exceptional outcomes
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Integrity
Doing what’s right
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Partnership
Succeeding together
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WHO WE ARE
Perpetual is an ASX-listed, diversified financial services company with a rich history dating back to 1886. Our three core businesses are Perpetual Investments, Perpetual Private and Perpetual Corporate Trust.
Perpetual Investments
A multi-award winning investment management business with expertise across Australian and global equities, multi-asset investing and credit and fixed income.
Perpetual Private
One of Australia’s leading full-service Financial Planning businesses focused on high net worth investors and with specialist expertise in philanthropy and the management of native title trust monies.
Perpetual Corporate Trust
A leading provider of corporate trustee services to the funds management sector and debt capital markets. Perpetual Corporate Trust is also the developer of ABSPerpetual Business Intelligence – a digital business that provides a warehouse, analysis and predictive intelligence for Australia’s $1.5 trillion mortgage market.
An Employer of Choice for Gender Equality
Perpetual has been recognised by The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) for being an employer who is committed to promoting gender equality in Australian workplaces. Perpetual is proud to be a Employer of Choice for Gender Equality for the fourth year running.
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THE GRADUATE EXPERIENCE
Working at Perpetual, you’ll partner with great people and do work that matters because everything we do is underpinned by our core values: excellence, integrity and partnership.
The Perpetual Graduate Program is an essential component in building our pipeline of talent and will support you to grow your skills to deliver exceptional outcomes in an environment of high performance and integrity. You will be provided with career development and the support you need every step of the way.
Perpetual Program (12 months)
As a Perpetual Graduate, you will complete two rotations in real roles doing meaningful work across all core business units: Perpetual Investments, Perpetual Private, Perpetual Corporate Trust, Risk and Legal and Corporate Services. Over the twelve months, you’ll complete two rotations of six months’ duration across different teams. We’ll discuss your preferences with you during the recruitment process.
- Be available to commence in February 2022
- Be willing to relocate to the location of the role you are applying to
- Have a credit or above WAM/GPA
Develop your career
At Perpetual we know that our people are responsible for our continued success. An investment in the growth of our people is an investment in the future of our business, so you’ll be challenged and supported to grow.
EXTRA PAID LEAVE
A unique leave benefit offered to all eligible Perpetual employees. It provides employees with an additional week of leave per annum. The purpose of contribution leave is to enable you to 'make a difference' to your family, community or personal well-being.
Free financial health check
Our employees can take advantage of a free financial health check, focussed on superannuation and insurance, from one of our dedicated financial advisers.
Superior employer superannuation contributions
Rising by 0.5% each year till 2019 and set to reach the maximum 12% contribution five years ahead of the legislated schedule.
Free salary continuance, death and disablement insurance
Death and Total Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance cover pays a benefit to eligible employees in an event of death, terminal illness or where deemed to be totally and permanently disabled.
ACCESS TO THOUSANDS OF DISCOUNTS AND OFFERS
Save money on just about anything, from fashion to fridges, holidays to healthcare or DIY and days out.
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WHO YOU ARE
To be eligible for the Perpetual Program, we require you to meet the below criteria. You must:
- Be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident at the time of submitting this application
- Have completed your undergraduate or post graduate degree within the last three years of the program start date (ie 2019, 2020 or Feb 2021) Have a credit or above WAM/GPA
- Have a credit or above WAM/GPA
While many of our past graduates have studied business, commerce, accounting or law, we welcome applications from a wide variety of disciplines.
You enjoy solving problems, aim to keep learning throughout your career and have both drive and empathy. To compete in the world we live in we want graduates who are adaptable, have high IQ and high EQ. People who enjoy hitting high targets and setting the next ones even higher.
As long as you’re smart, driven and a people person you can be anyone – we want diversity of backgrounds, attitudes, talents and thinking to help us meet the challenges of tomorrow (even before we know what they will be).
Diversity and Inclusion
Perpetual believes in diversity and inclusion. We are building an inclusive workplace that accepts - indeed thrives on - individual differences. Our values, policies and development opportunities all promote diversity and equal opportunity and harness individual differences to drive success for our clients and our business. Perpetual wants to play its part in creating a better and more equal Australia and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons.
Sustainable giving and funding
We are committed to helping develop more sustainable giving, investing and funding programs. This includes helping individuals, families and organisations structure programs to maximise their involvement and impact in making a positive contribution to the community.
Staff giving program
We want you to make a positive impact in the community. As Australia's largest philanthropic business, contributing to the community is part of who we are.
We encourage our people to raise funds for charities they are passionate about while supporting their personal endeavours and passions through our Perpetual Giving program.
RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN
Our vision for reconciliation is a better, more equal Australia, where every child can go to school, grow up, have a job and make a contribution. Where every community is safe to live, work and play.
We are proud to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander economic development through a number of business partnerships
