Technology Graduate Program 2027

Welcome to TAL. As a leading life insurer, we’ve been protecting Australians for over 150 years. Backed by Daiichi Life, we're driven by big ambitions and empower to create better products and services. 

TALs Technology Graduate program will begin in February 2027 has been designed to challenge graduates by immersing them in our IT teams, as well as offering experience in other areas of our business. We are seeking future leaders who want to use their passion and skills to make a difference to the lives of Australians. 

What we can provide:  

• The Technology Graduate role is designed to help guide and explore your unique potential and undergo 4 rotations over a 24-month period across Technology and Innovation.   

• As part of the Technology Claims stream, graduates will rotate across Claims Reimagine and Claims Everyday Excellence

• Along with hands on experience, ongoing mentoring and buddy support and exciting graduate cohort of activities, you will also have access to our Tech Academy program which is designed to continue your personal and professional learning.  

• Under our Tech Academy, you will hear from guest speaker events about the latest tech trends, participate in hackathons, complete code warrior training (for developers and engineers) and be given access to over 6,000 on-demand training courses from Project Management, Data Science through to Yoga or meditation!   

• Throughout your rotations, you will work with a raft of platform architects, tech engineers, analysts and tech strategists that work cohesively to develop, implement, and maintain systems that build business value and drive performance 

The Technology team underpins TAL’s day-to-day operations, enabling the business to function seamlessly and support customers when it matters most. The team plays a critical role in driving innovation and responding to a constantly changing environment, working collaboratively to deliver meaningful improvements and ensure TAL’s technology landscape supports the organisation’s strategic priorities.

Throughout the Graduate Program, you will be accountable for (but not limited to) the following: 

• Deliver claims technology solutions by contributing to the design, build, testing, and deployment of high‑quality systems.
• Collaborate across disciplines to drive outcomes across the end‑to‑end claims lifecycle.
• Support claims transformation by working on both future‑state platforms and critical enterprise systems.
• Apply strong engineering practices to develop production‑ready code that meets quality and reliability standards.
• Improve system performance and stability through modern engineering approaches such as automation and continuous delivery.
• Build technical capability and confidence by actively learning and contributing within a large‑scale enterprise environment.

• A strong academic track record (distinction average or above) in a technology related discipline; Computer Science, Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Data Science and/or Data Analytics. 
• You will be IT curious with a high passion for technology and be a logical problem solver with critical thinking skills. 
• Be able to juggle multiple tasks in a high paced working environment; and work both independently and deliver as a member of a team.  
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. 
• Well-rounded background with experience across community and/or extra-curricular activities. 
• Leadership qualities developed through high school, university, work experience and / or extracurricular activities. 

Who can apply: 

To apply, you must be an Australian/New Zealand Citizen or have Permanent Residency and have completed an undergraduate degree or postgraduate degree in the last two years or complete prior to the program start date. Please note, this is a Sydney-based role.

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply today. Please attach a CV and/or cover letter and a copy of your academic transcripts. 

Our benefits: 

• Company-paid income protection insurance, and life and total + permanent disability insurance. 
• Wellbeing resources to support your physical, mental, and financial health. 
• Our offices have fitness facilities; a fully equipped gym, daily onsite classes in Boxing, HIIT, Yoga, Pilates, and Zumba. 
• End-of-trip facilities including bike racks and showers.
• Discounts on everyday spending at over 350 popular Australian stores. 
• Community Days - paid leave to give back to the community by volunteering, mentoring, or fundraising causes. 
• Blended ways of working – a mix of working from home and in the office.

Important to us:

Every Australian life is different. And we know the value of having different people from all walks of life with varied points of view.  

Work is a big part of life, and we work hard to make it one of the best parts. We offer a workplace that’s inclusive and flexible, supporting our people with options that let them make the most of their careers. We don’t just say it; we do it.   

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Everyone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves. Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day. Risk management is everyone’s responsibility.

If you are already a TAL employee please apply via the SmartRecruiters button in Workday and navigate to the Employee Portal. This is important to ensure that your application is recorded accurately.