Explore career options in financial planning
Here you can find information on the types of careers and employment roles a financial planning degree may land you.
You can also discover where to look for job vacancies, as well as professional associations, mentoring and international opportunities.
Opportunities
Financial planners develop and implement financial plans for their clients. Financial planners may perform the following tasks:
- gather clients' financial data such as income, cash flow, debts, loan repayments, investments and living expenses
- identify clients' goals, objectives and their attitude to risk; analyse clients' financial status in regard to their objectives and identify any issues or problems
- prepare a written financial plan
- assist clients in implementing the financial plan
- regularly review and revise plans based on changes in the client's needs and changes in investment markets and the economy
- refer clients to obtain services outlined in the financial plan such as banking or insurance and keep up personal knowledge of changes in legislation.
Career fields
- Retirement planning
- Superannuation
- Debt management
- Estate planning
- Insurance companies
- Managed investments
- Securities and futures markets
- Financial management of property
- Stockmarkets
- Ethical and sustainable investing
- Loans and mortgage advice
- Taxation advice
- Brokerage firms
- Trust companies
- Portfolio management firms
- Investment and commercial banks
- Accountancy firms
- Financial planning consultancies
Employment roles
- Financial planner
- Financial counsellor
- Financial planning officer
- Investment advisor
- Stockbroker
- Financial investment advisor
- Client services officer
- Paraplanner
- Associate financial planner
Occupation snapshot
Employed
64,300
Future growth
10.7%
Weekly earnings
$2,320
Part-time share
16%
This data is based on the occupation profile for financial investment advisers, managers and planners, retrieved from the Government's website and the website July 2024.
Your employability
In addition to knowledge and skills directly related to your program of study, you will also develop a range of other skills such as teamwork, analytical, communication through academic study, employment, voluntary work, sporting and recreational activities and life experience.
Recognising the value employers place on these skills is an important factor in your graduate job search. You can further develop your employability with these resources:
Vacancies
Information on relevant vacancies can be found in a wide range of sources:
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Job application resources
Craft a stand-out resume and cover letter, and learn how to prepare for job interviews.
Approach potential employers
Many work opportunities are not advertised, so we recommend approaching potential employers with the aim of researching their needs and how your skills, experience, interests and qualifications could match theirs.
This is called informational interviewing and will benefit you by:
- clarifying your specific career direction
- enhancing your professional network
- increasing your chances of being offered a job.
Industry outlook
The website includes helpful information such as job descriptions, employment prospects, average weekly earnings and skills requirements. Every job title in the database has a skills section to help you identify and describe essential skills for your future career.
The website also has job descriptions and a useful career insight section.
The website has up-to-date information on graduate salaries, especially the Graduate Outlook Survey (GOS) National Report, which contains undergraduate salary figures.
More detailed information is available at the portal.
Professional associations
Joining a professional association is a great way to interact with people in your field who can assist you to explore your career options and potentially find employment opportunities. These associations hold regular professional development and networking events:
Students are welcome to join and often receive a discount on their membership.
Mentoring
The award-winning Industry Mentoring Program provides an excellent opportunity to further develop your employability and build professional networks.
The Program is available to students with more than 80CP as well as recent graduates.
Sustainable Development Goals
Griffith University is aligned to the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ) and is committed to promoting decent work and economic growth, advancing the principles of responsible and sustainable consumption and production, and advocating for peace, justice, and resilient institutional frameworks.
Future careers information
Careers counselling
Individual career counselling sessions are available to all current students and recent graduates.
You can book an initial appointment via CareerHub.
Career planning
Our website has an array of career planning resources you can explore at any stage of your student journey.
Career Readiness
Check out our Career Readiness site in Learning@Griffith for additional information and resources for your career development learning:
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Please note: The content on this webpage is a guide only. Please refer to degree-specific information and accreditation requirements of your profession on the Degree and Course Finder website and with the relevant professional accreditation body for your degree.