Why join Westpac?

At Westpac, we’re passionate about becoming our customers’ #1 banking partner for life and we know that starts with creating the best workplace in the country. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, that means more than just a job.

• Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands, including generous employee-only mortgage rates!
• We offer a variety of leave options including Culture (such as dedicated Sorry Business Leave), Lifestyle, and Wellbeing Leave.
• Tailored career support through our Indigenous Careers Team, and growth opportunities like the Echo mentoring program and Jawun secondments.
• Lots of opportunities to ‘give back’ to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives including our Brothers & Sisters Employee Advocacy Group.

About The Program We are currently recruiting for roles within the following programs:

• Corporate & Institutional Banking (Sydney & Melbourne)
• Group Treasury (Sydney)
• Financial Markets & Treasury (Sydney)
• Global Transaction Services (Sydney)

Our programs are structured to help you identify your focus areas. We’ll provide tailored training sessions to build and strengthen your technical and soft skills to help accelerate your personal and professional career development.

You can explore a broad range of career pathways in areas across different areas of the business. You will also have the opportunity to join our Indigenous Mentoring Program where you will be tailor-matched to mentors across the business.

Our Indigenous Careers Team in partnership with the Grad Programs Team will be there to support you throughout your journey, from application through to program completion.

Program Eligibility Y

ou identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, AND you are in your final year of study of a university degree OR completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree no more than 3 years ago.

Your Grad Journey

• You’ll start with us as a permanent employee commencing in February 2027.
• You’ll complete a rotational program within your chosen stream to help you learn about different parts of your business area. It’s packed full of different roles, teams and project experiences.
• As you near the end of your program, our team will provide you with support to prepare you for the end of your Grad experience and assist you in putting your best foot forward when looking for post-program roles.

How To Apply Step 1: Online Application

Complete our simple online application (approximately 10 minutes). Submit your resume and academic transcript in PDF or Word format.

Step 2: Online Assessments

If your application progresses, you’ll be invited to complete online psychometric assessments within 48 hours.

Step 3: Video Interview & Assessment Centre

If your application progresses, you’ll be invited to complete a video interview. Shortlisted candidates will then attend an assessment centre. These stages of the process give us the opportunity to learn more about your motivations, strengths, and what makes up your Uncommon Mind.

Outcomes

We appreciate the time and effort you put into your application. You can expect regular communication throughout the recruitment process.

Please note: applications are reviewed in stages and timelines may vary depending on the program stream.

Reconciliation at Westpac Westpac’s vision for reconciliation is an Australia where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have equitable economic participation and financial wellbeing. We seek to achieve this by being relentlessly focused on creating real impact for Indigenous customers, employees and communities.

You can read more about Westpac’s Reconciliation Action Plan here.

Westpac has been granted an S126 Exemption to sections eight (8) and fifty-one (51) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW); this allows us to advertise and recruit this role exclusively to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. Westpac acknowledges the Traditional Owners as the custodians of this land, recognising their connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to Australia's First Peoples, and to their Elders, past, present and future. Join us as we create better futures for our customers, our company and you. We’re all about creating a supportive and inclusive community. We welcome everyone – no matter your age, gender, background, or abilities. We also provide additional support to welcome our veterans, Indigenous Australians and neurodiverse community.

If you require any adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, you can email our team at graduate@westpac.com.au

🟢 Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined 🟢

Key Responsibilities

• 📚 Participating in training sessions
• 🔍 Exploring career pathways
• 👥 Joining the Indigenous Mentoring Program

Key Strengths

• 🗣️ Communication skills
• 🤝 Teamwork
• 🌟 Adaptability
• 🌏 Cultural awareness
• 📊 Project management
• 🌱 Mentoring

Why Westpac is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume.

A Final Note: This is a role with Westpac not with Hatch.