40 [Grad Series] Scaling Grad Programs from the Ground Up | Stuart Clark from AustralianSuper

In this episode of the VMJPod Graduate Recruitment Series, David Macciocca and Steven Nield speak with Stuart Clark, Early & Diverse Careers Manager at AustralianSuper. 

From building a graduate program from scratch to expanding internationally, Stuart shares his journey, lessons learned, and the innovative strategies that are shaping the fund's early careers success. Whether you're just starting a graduate program or looking to refine an existing one, this episode is full of actionable insights.

Key Topics Include:
00:20 – Meet Stuart Clark from AustralianSuper
01:10 – Stuart’s early careers journey and role overview
03:12 – Starting the graduate program from scratch
05:40 – Structuring the program for long-term growth
08:25 – Embedding inclusion into early careers
11:10 – The challenge of employer branding in superannuation
14:35 – Expanding internationally: UK and beyond
17:50 – Maintaining consistency across regions
20:15 – Internal stakeholder engagement and program buy-in
23:30 – Advice for building a graduate program from the ground up
26:45 – Final reflections and future of early careers at AustralianSuper

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