About the team
The Business Development team supports Wesfarmers objectives through M&A origination and execution corporate planning and high-value strategic projects across the Wesfarmers Group.
The team provides strategic and investment research analysis and recommendations to senior executives and the Board. It is an integral part of the financial strategic and commercial decision-making process for the Wesfarmers Group and its business divisions.
The team has a long track record of developing future leaders within the Wesfarmers Group including the current Group Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer. Team members at all levels have the opportunity to consider roles in Wesfarmers divisions from short term secondments to permanent positions.
Opportunity to join the team as a Graduate Analyst
Business Development graduate analysts apply and develop their skills on a diverse range of investment and strategic projects including mergers acquisitions divestments high-value strategic projects and major capital investments. You will be encouraged to contribute to strategic thinking and provide in-depth research and analysis.
We place an emphasis on learning through working on live projects with experienced team members and provide professional development throughout your Business Development career.
The Graduate Analyst experience within our Business Development team is highly dynamic offering accelerated applied learning in a high-performing team that focuses on developing talent. Successful applicants can expect to work closely with senior team members and executives on the evaluation of major investment decisions from their first weeks in the team.
What we look for
Wesfarmers seeks high calibre individuals with drive and humility. As a Graduate Analyst youll need:
About Wesfarmers
As one of Australias largest listed companies were proud of our longstanding contribution to Australians. We continually reinvent ourselves and invest in the businesses we own and operate including leading retailers like Bunnings Kmart Target Officeworks and Priceline. We also have an online offering including OnePass and the Group shared data asset. Our work doesnt stop there we operate in the industrials sector which supplies the nation with chemicals energy and fertilisers and industrial and safety products. And we participate in an integrated lithium joint venture including the operation of a mine and concentrator and the development of a refinery.
Our culture
Were results focused but were a business that cares. Here we are less about titles and more about everyone playing a valuable role. We provide autonomy and space with freedom to operate quickly learning from mistakes because we know they are part of the way forward. Were curious open minded and collaborative. And although were thought leaders were humble and willing to share knowledge and learn from one another.
We know that diversity fosters greater innovation and better customer connection so we strive to create an inclusive and diverse work environment.
How to apply
Applications for graduate positions open on 23 February 2026 and close 20 March 2026.
To apply you will need to submit your cover letter resume and academic transcript by clicking on the Apply button by Friday 20 March 2026. Please note that we may commence interviewing of candidates prior to this closing date. Full working rights in Australia will be required.
Interviews will be held in March with offers made in April. Successful candidates will commence in January 2027.
For brief enquiries please email the Wesfarmers HR team at
Were hiring the best and the brightest talent. Lets start to explore the possibilities of achieving great things together.
For more information visit our website at
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