Commonwealth Bank
Accounting & Finance Professionals (Career Comeback Program)
You are ready to re-enter the workforce in September 2025 after a career break, either on a part-time or full-time basis
Join our 12-week Career Comeback program and gain access to a tailored induction program, personalised Career Coaching, L&D opportunities and much more!
Banking experience and CPA/CA/CFA/ACCA qualification essential
Stepping back into your career? We’re here to support your next chapter.
If you’ve taken a career break of two years, this is your opportunity to return to meaningful work, with the structure, support and flexibility to help you succeed.
About the Career Comeback Program
Our 12-week Career Comeback program is designed to support talented professionals re-entering the workforce. As part of the program, you’ll join us in a permanent role within our Financial Services team, while receiving personalised support to ease your transition, including:
A tailored induction and re-onboarding experience
Dedicated Career Coaching and mentoring
Professional development workshops to rebuild your confidence and help you thrive
Ongoing guidance from a dedicated program manager
We also understand the importance of flexibility, whether you’re returning full-time or part-time. We offer hybrid work, with at least half your time spent connecting in the office each month, plus options for flexible start and finish times.
About the team
In Financial Services, we support the Group’s strategy of building tomorrow’s bank today for our customers and partner across the Group to drive performance and deliver trusted financial advice. As strategic advisors, we play a key role in supporting decision-making through financial planning, analysis, insights, risk and control. We’re proud to be a high-performing, inclusive and future-focused team that lives our values of Care, Courage and Commitment.
About the role
We’re currently seeking expressions of interest from qualified Finance and Accounting professionals with prior Banking experience who are ready to return to work after a career break. There are multiple permanent opportunities available at Manager and Senior Manager levels across:
Group Finance
Retail Banking Services Finance
Business Banking Finance
Institutional Banking & Markets Finance
Audit
Risk and Controls
If you have at least five years of experience in any of the above areas - and the passion to make your comeback count, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re interested in hearing from people who
Have been on a career break for two years or more (essential)
Hold permanent Australian working rights
Have at least five years’ professional experience in banking or financial services
Are CPA, CA, CFA or ACCA qualified (essential)
Bring experience working within a financial institution or in professional services supporting banking clients
Are confident relationship builders and collaborators
Are motivated, curious, and eager to contribute with impact
Ready to make your comeback? We’d love to support your return to work and help you thrive in your next chapter. To learn more about the Career Comeback Program, visit the program page.
If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career.
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