Life & Culture

Westpac is proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace for everyone. We want our people to always feel valued, respected and safe to be themselves at work and we do this by:

Putting employees at the heart of what we do: When we put our employees first, we know we achieve better outcomes for our customers.

Supporting employees in moments that matter: Our policies and programs support our people through all of life’s experiences.

Celebrating our diversity: We recognise and celebrate all that makes our people unique and their intersecting identities.

Fostering a speak up culture: We have a zero tolerance to all forms of discrimination, bullying and harassment, and we empower our people to speak up and be Upstanders.

Perks & Benefits

Each year, we review graduate and intern salaries against the marketplace to ensure that you are paid a competitive salary. We also offer a range of financial and lifestyle benefits and discounts and an employee share plan so you can invest in your own future. 

Why Join Us?

Flexible working - All roles at Westpac Group are open to considering flexible working arrangements, with potential options such as flexible hours and working remotely.

Leave to support your lifestyle - We offer 12 weeks of flexible lifestyle leave giving employees the option to take up to 4 weeks paid leave each year, through Westpac Group’s purchased leave program, or 12 weeks' unpaid leave each year.

Leading offerings to enhance your wellbeing - 

• Free nutrition advice
• Free employee counselling and coaching service for you and your family
• Access to wellbeing resources, training and development
• End of trip facilities (selected locations)

Discounts & Savings - Our third-party Employee Benefits Program is increasingly popular with employees and is accessible via a mobile-friendly portal, providing 24/7 access to great offers and discounts from well-known brands. 

Matching employees' charitable donations - Double the impact of your advocacy with our Workplace Giving Program. Pick a registered cause that matters to you from more than 150 charities on our Charity Panel and we’ll match every dollar you and your colleagues donate.

Employee Advocacy Groups - Our Employee Advocacy Groups (EAGs) support Westpac Group’s diverse and inclusive workplace culture. These employee-led networks bring passionate individuals together to advocate for and promote diverse communities both within and outside of the organisation.

Veterans at Westpac - We’re committed to making it easier for veterans, reservists and military partners to take their next career step with us

• We’ve been recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer by the Department of Veterans Affairs – awarded the 2024 National Reserve Employer of the Year (Large Corporate) at the Defence National Employer Support Awards.
• Inducted as a Gold Member in the Defence Reserves Supportive Employer Program in recognition of our ongoing commitment to supporting our defence community.
• Our Veterans initiative aims to provide meaningful career opportunities for former military personnel transitioning into civilian careers.
• Our Defences Reserves Policy allows our people to take paid leave to undertake required training each year.
• The Buddy program, run by the Military & Mates Employee Advocacy Group, provides peer support and connections for new Westpac Group employees.