Indigenous careers
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Career Pathways
There are various career opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to prosper and grow including:
Direct Employment
At Westpac Group we are committed to creating a workplace that supports long-lasting and meaningful careers for everyone.
We’d love you to apply for roles, and don’t worry about what stage of your career you are at, we’re here to help you discover your new career with Westpac Group.
You can visit our current vacancies page for job opportunities or let us know you are interested by completing the Expression of Interest.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Graduate Pathway
If you’ve got a university qualification or are nearly finished your course then we’d love to hear from you for our Graduate Program.
During the program, we’ll provide you with a solid support network and business specific technical training. You’ll get the opportunity to work on projects that highlight your unique personal strengths.
You can choose to apply through our Indigenous Pathway to receive additional support from the Indigenous Careers Team when applications open.
Visit our Graduate Program.
Internships
Join us during your university semester breaks or on a regular basis during semester with our Internship Program where you will gain paid, professional experience relevant to your studies.
Explore the practical side of your chosen degree and get a jump-start on a career pathway to joining our Graduate Program.
Let us know you are interested by applying to the EOI.
Full Time Traineeships
If you’re looking to gain experience in the financial services industry, a Full-Time Traineeship could be the right program for you.
Completing the traineeship means you’ll get a nationally accredited qualification along with paid employment. To qualify you’ll need to have had previous work experience, but it doesn’t have to be relevant to the financial services industry.
When you complete the program you’ll have the possibility to further your qualifications or apply for a permanent role within Westpac Group.
Let us know you are interested by applying to the Expression of Interest or you can reach out to the Indigenous Careers Team at indigenouscareers@westpac.com.au
School Based Traineeships
If you’re looking to gain experience in the financial services industry, a School-Based Traineeship could be the right program for you. Gain paid part-time employment during years 11 and 12 and receive training that counts towards your HSC or equivalent.
You’ll come away with practical workplace skills in the banking and finance sector, and a nationally accredited qualification.
When you complete the program, you’ll have the possibility to further your qualifications or apply for a permanent role within Westpac Group.
Let us know you are interested by applying to the Expression of Interest or you can reach out to the Indigenous Careers Team at indigenouscareers@westpac.com.au
Waradha Internship Program
The Waradha Internship is an opportunity to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to get an insight into the diverse opportunities in Westpac Institutional Bank. Applications are now open.
You can apply to the Expression of Interest here.