Business Boardroom Program
A unique and selective program for four dedicated university students providing exposure to the operations at a board level of a publicly listed (NSX:CSH) shared value Community Banking company over one year.
Through the Business Boardroom Program, you will gain a first-hand understanding of how a listed public company is governed and how decisions are made. The knowledge, skills and insight gained from this program will give you an invaluable head start in your career and provide you a unique real world experience when it comes to business and leadership.
Why apply:
- A rare opportunity to sit alongside the Company’s Directors in Board meetings, where you will observe how a publicly listed company is operated.
- Exposure to the governance, operations and decision making at a senior level
- Further your understanding of business, community, social enterprise and finance
- Unique opportunity to apply your university skills to a real world company
- Presenting to Directors about your experience at a board meeting
- Further your understanding of how a shared value company operates at a larger scale.
What’s involved:
- Attend Board meetings between company Directors throughout 2020.
- Participate in Committee meetings throughout the year, including Finance, ,Community Investment and Marketing, Governance, Events, Youth Advisory and Staffing Committee meetings.
- Develop your network of potential mentors for growth and development
- Take part in a day trip to Bendigo Bank’s Head Office (in Bendigo), where you will meet with Banking Staff and gain a deeper understanding of the operational side of the Bank.
- Participate in other company events throughout the year, including the Bank’s Annual General Meeting in November where you may be invited to make a presentation about your experience to shareholders.
Selection criteria:
- Penultimate or final year university students
- Demonstrated interest in commerce, banking, business, finance, law or community involvement
- Preference will be given to students with a close connection to the city of Boroondara and its surrounds.
- Strong interest in community involvement and active citizenship
How to apply:
Applications for the 2020 Business Boardroom Program are now open. Please use this link to access the online application form. The deadline for applications is strictly the 20th of February 2020 at 11:59PM. Late applications will not be accepted. For more information, please contact Michael Sapountzis.