Westpac

Our Grad Program

We’re looking to fill our programs with original thinkers and innovators from all degrees of study.  Challenging and rewarding – our programs will get your career off to a flying start.

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. And that means it is 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 support carers leave, paid parental leave, culture, lifestyle and wellbeing leave + more.
• Lots of opportunities to ‘give back’ to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives including our Employee Advocacy Groups such as Women of Westpac, The Youth Network, Brothers & Sisters + many more.

Your New Role

What the Corporate & Institutional Bank graduate program will offer you?

• You will get to partner with clients to help solve global challenges, including respecting human rights and supporting the transition to a climate resilient future 
• Get to work with dedicated analytical teams to gain a deep understanding of our clients' businesses and the needs and challenges they face. 
• Gain exposure to a range of financial products that help us look after the specialised needs of our customers.

What you'll need to succeed

•  Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn, with training provided to develop necessary skills.
•  We welcome students from all disciplines.
•  A finance or analytical background is preferred but not required.

You will also need:

• To be in in your final year of study of a university degree, or
• You can have completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, but it must be no more than three years ago.
• You also need to be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident when you apply.

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 need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, you can email our team at graduate@westpac.com.au. 

Apply now for the 2027 Westpac Institutional Bank Graduate Program. 

Applications close: Friday, 10th April 2026 (12pm AEDT)