Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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.
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.