Macquarie Sports Scholarships enable the transition from the sporting arena to the workplace for elite athletes with an interest in finance and banking. This is an opportunity for athletes to develop their skills and build a professional network with an 11-week paid summer internship, while giving back through Macquarie's community sports programs.
At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. You’ll be part of a supportive team where everyone, no matter what role, contributes ideas and drives outcomes.
You must be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or New Zealand citizen to be eligible for our Graduate and Internship Programs.
What role will you play?
As a Macquarie Sports Scholar you’ll gain professional experience to set you up for a successful corporate career. You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the financial services industry as you work on impactful projects, build new skills, explore interesting fields and do challenging work.
• Participate in an 11-week paid summer internship in one of Macquarie’s business groups.
• Take part in volunteering opportunities with Macquarie Sports' projects/programs as they arise, such as sports clinics and functions.
• Network with the Macquarie Sports Scholarship alumni, Macquarie Group summer interns as well as sporting and not-for-profit organisations.
What you offer
• You are an ambitious, focused and well organised elite athlete who is committed to pursuing a corporate career.
• You have represented at national and/or state levels in sport within the past three years.
• You have a career interest in the banking and finance sector.
• You are available to complete your placement during the nominated period.
• You demonstrate high-level tertiary academic performance.
• You do not currently have full time employment.
• We welcome applications from students with all degree backgrounds
About Macquarie Sports
Macquarie Sports is part of the Macquarie Group Foundation. Since its establishment in 1999, Macquarie Sports has provided more than 200,000 children with opportunities to participate in coaching clinics and meet elite Australian and international athletes. With a focus on regional, rural and marginalised communities, Macquarie Sports works alongside peak sporting bodies with like-minded community programs. It also provides grants to sporting organisations that work to reduce barriers to opportunity amongst young people in Australia, and a scholarship program, assisting elite sports men and women with their post-sport transition into corporate work.
All scholarship positions are based in Sydney, Australia. Applications close on 5 August at 12:00pm AEST.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply regardless of their identity, including gender, race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status, marital or family status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disabilities, or socio-economic background.
We encourage candidates to let us know in the application if you require adjustments to your working arrangements or the recruitment process.