First Nations careers

First Nations Careers | Careers at NAB - NAB

Bridging culture, community and careers

We’re proud to leverage our strength as one of Australia’s largest employers to create more career pathways for First Nations people. We believe in careers, not jobs.

See what this means for us.

Ongoing support

Our dedicated First Nations Recruitment and Talent Specialists are available to provide guidance and support throughout the application process and beyond into your career. Our dedicated First Nations Recruitment and Talent Specialists are available to provide guidance and support throughout the application process and beyond into your career. You can also take a look at our career tips page to learn more about what to expect during the application process.

Own your story

There are endless opportunities at NAB for First Nations talent. Whether you’re looking to kick-start your career at school or step into a leadership position, you own your career pathway.

Cultural awareness and celebration

We understand there’s more to do to raise awareness and celebrate First Nations culture. That’s why we’re prioritising initiatives to build awareness of Australia’s shared history and continue celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander colleagues, customers, and communities.

Our career opportunities NAB First Nations Careers

We are committed to helping Indigenous talent, businesses and communities achieve their goals. We combine years of business experience and understanding with real relationships, built on what matters to you and your community.

Cultural awareness programs

We provide a range of opportunities for our people to lift their understanding and actively get involved through our cultural awareness initiatives.

This includes cross-cultural training, specialist experiences for our senior executives, employee community secondments and skilled volunteering.

Cooee Yarning Circle

We recognise that connection is a large part of First Nations cultures, and we celebrate this through our Cooee Yarning Circle. Established in 2019, the group’s goal is to encourage meaningful connections and provide a safe space for our First Nations colleagues to share knowledge, ideas and experiences with their peers.

NAB First Nations Employee Resource Group (ERG)

In 2023, NAB’s First Nations Employee Resource Group (ERG) was launched. Having a shared understanding forms a strong basis, which is central to true reconciliation and progress. The ERG seeks to create a culturally safe environment within NAB where First Nations colleagues have a clear sense of community, and everyone is encouraged to join and support.

To find out more, read about how we support First Nation Australians.

Hear from our team

Where culture leads, and careers follow.

“Being a senior executive it is my absolute proudest moment to not only represent community at a senior level and to ensure that the world understands what we are capable of, but also to ensure that First Nations people have a senior person at NAB to reach into.”

Claire, Yorta Yorta woman, Executive Business Engagement

Building each other up.

“I have been blessed since joining NAB in 2009 to have worked with many inspiring, dedicated and capable First Nations bankers and community leaders. We have formed a supportive network and actively work to build each other up and support career progression that respects our unique family and community responsibilities. I am grateful for the support I have received in my career development, growth as First Nations leader and in facilitating my relocation for career opportunities to Narrm and home to Wonnarua Country.”

Adam, Gringai Wonnarua man, Associate Director, Indigenous Business Banking

Encouraged to thrive.

“Working at NAB has been a rich journey of experiences, and I take great pride in the diverse teams I have worked with and roles I’ve had. It’s a place where I am confident to explore new opportunities, am supported in a workplace that respects my culture, and I feel encouraged to thrive in both my personal and professional life.”

Tiarna, Tubba-Gah Wiradjuri woman, Change Analyst

Our photography

The photography of our First Nations colleagues used throughout these career pages were taken by Jacinta Keefe.

Jacinta is a proud Wiradjuri woman with blood ties from the Galari Bila (Lachlan River) in New South Wales. She is currently living and working in Naarm (Melbourne)

More information about how we support First Nation Australians

Learn more about First Nations Affairs and career pathways at NAB.

How we support First Nations Australians

We’re supporting First Nations Australians with financial assistance and support for Indigenous businesses.

Indigenous business and community banking

Banking solutions and support for Indigenous businesses and community organisations.

First Nations Programs

Discover early career opportunities, including traineeships, internships and graduate programs.

Career tips

We understand that it can be overwhelming applying for a new position. We’re here to support you every step of the way.