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Why complete this Job Simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Commonwealth Bank. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced

5-6 hours

No grades

Optional assessment

All levels

Are you curious to know where your studies could take you? Do you want to make a difference? We want to inspire you with work that matters.

We want to see you unleash your potential through our Forage Virtual Experience. Here, you'll apply your skills to real work scenarios happening here at CommBank! You’ll be introduced to 3 of our most important Community and Sustainability initiatives: The Next Chapter Program, our Green Loan Initiative and our Community Grants Program.

What's in it for you?

Be recognised and rewarded with a Certificate from Forage that you can add to your resume and LinkedIn profile.
Get off to a great start by gaining valuable insight into the work of a CommBank graduate.
Work in a way that works for you by completing this program anytime, anywhere.
Get an insight into the work we do.

Interested in checking out Australia’s #1 innovative Bank? Sign up for our Forage Program here and see for yourself how we're driving positive and sustainable change, building a brighter future for all – including you!

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Commonwealth Bank. No live sessions, all self-paced.
Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Communication Strategy

Data Analysis

Issue Analysis

Microsoft 365

Problem Analysis

Productivity

Project Planning

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Introduction from Commonwealth Bank

Tasks

Task One: CommBank Next Chapter: Written Communication

1-2 hoursIntermediate

Write a short presentation to communicate key ideas and talking points about CommBank’s Next Chapter Program.

What you'll learn

How CommBank supports people, businesses, and communities through social impact initiatives.
How financial abuse affects people’s independence, safety, and access to financial resources.
How to tailor a clear and compelling presentation for a specific stakeholder audience.

What you'll do

Choose a stakeholder group to focus your presentation on.
Research financial abuse and CommBank’s Next Chapter program using the provided resources.
Create a short 3–5 slide PowerPoint presentation explaining the issue, its impact, and how Next Chapter helps address it.

Task One: CommBank Next Chapter: Written Communication

1-2 hoursIntermediate

Write a short presentation to communicate key ideas and talking points about CommBank’s Next Chapter Program.

What you'll learn

How CommBank supports people, businesses, and communities through social impact initiatives.
How financial abuse affects people’s independence, safety, and access to financial resources.
How to tailor a clear and compelling presentation for a specific stakeholder audience.

What you'll do

Choose a stakeholder group to focus your presentation on.
Research financial abuse and CommBank’s Next Chapter program using the provided resources.
Create a short 3–5 slide PowerPoint presentation explaining the issue, its impact, and how Next Chapter helps address it.

Reviews

4.7

i really liked the personal choice that was given through, from who I wanted my audience to be for task one to what type of campaign i want my fundraiser to be for task five. I also found the educational videos at the bottom helpful to aid in idea generation and issue resolution throughout the task.

Student, University of Melbourne

I liked that the simulation was practical and realistic, giving me the opportunity to apply project management and communication skills to a real CommBank initiative. I also enjoyed learning more about the CommBank Staff Foundation and seeing how employee involvement can create a meaningful impact in the community.

Student, University of Sydney

I really liked that the program is self-paced, it fit easily around my tight university schedule. The tasks were genuinely insightful, and I came away feeling more confident about what it would actually be like to work in a bank. Each task built on the last, which made the learning feel realistic rather than abstract.

Student, Bond University