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Our approach

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.

Communities that advocate

Westpac is full of passionate and caring people who want to make a difference. Our Employee Advocacy Groups represent our diverse communities and provide a platform for our employees to advocate on key issues, build their networks and be part of a supportive community.

Our progress

Find out how Westpac is meeting its goals and targets for diversity, equity and inclusion by building better, more inclusive, futures together.

Hear from our people

With the help of our Employee Advocacy Groups, we’re growing our inclusive culture, building allyship and creating a supportive and caring community for all our employees. Hear from some of our employees about why diversity, equity and inclusion matters to them.

Be fearlessly you

Kim Cook, Business Operations Manager, Business & Wealth.

Diwali with my kids is special

Durgesh Desai, Executive Manager, Business Optimisation, C&CS.

Seeing my baby’s first steps

Jo Yap, Lawyer, Global Transaction Services.

Leading through visibility

David Camilleri, Head of Risk, CTB & CBCE

Awards and recognition

Westpac aims to be an inclusive employer for all, which is recognised through a variety of external awards and citations on global and domestic indices, including:

  • Bloomberg Gender Equality Index: ranked as ‘Leading’ in the 2024 dataset
  • Equileap: ranked #14 globally and #1 Australian Bank in 2024 report
  • Carers + Employers Network: achieved Level 2 ‘Commit’ accreditation
  • Australian Disability Network: ranked #2 company in Australia for disability inclusion 
  • Valuable 500 Signatory: a global movement dedicated to putting disability inclusion on the business leadership agenda
  • Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI): recognised as a Gold Employer for LGBTQ+ inclusion
  • Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veteran Employment Program: recognised as a Veteran-friendly employer
  • UN Women’s Empowerment Principles: signatory
  • UN LGBTI Global Standards for Business: signatory.