Graduate & Summer Intern Programs
We’re looking for uncommon minds who expect to contribute from day one and have an impact. Challenging and rewarding – our programs will get your career off to a flying start.
More than a job – a career
All applications for our remaining 2026 Graduate Program streams and 2025 Summer Intern programs will open from July.
Applications for our 2026 Institutional Bank Graduate programs are now closed.
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Graduate program business area choices
Business & Wealth
It's our passion for embracing diversity and creating opportunities that will enable you to dream big and fulfil your potential. In our Business & Wealth Graduate Program, you'll support our Business & Wealth customers to continue to create better futures.
Consumer
It’s our passion for embracing diversity and creating opportunities that will enable you to dream big and fulfil your potential. You will have the opportunity to support our customers to continue to create better futures.
Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB)
Fast-track your career with CIB by building relationships and developing relevant market expertise to tailor solutions to meet our customers' needs.
Customer Service & Operations (CS&O)
Helping Australians and New Zealanders succeed by providing an exceptional customer experience!
Digital
Drive innovative digital solutions in banking across online, mobile, and other digital channels.
Finance & Accounting
Join us in our mission to create and protect value and drive strategic decision making.
Financial Markets & Treasury (FM)
Help our customers navigate the complexity of financial markets whilst managing the bank’s key market and funding risks.
Global Transaction Services (GTS)
Join a key pillar of Westpac’s Institutional Bank. Servicing the cash management and working capital needs of Corporate, Institutional and Government clients.
Group Treasury
Drive strategic decision making across balance sheet, capital, liquidity and funding, to assist Westpac in supporting our customers.
Human Resources
Work to deliver a first class people and culture strategy that has great pride in its focus on diversity.
Property, Procurement & Protective Services (PPP)
Discover the various functions within a banking organisation and gain insight into how the bank works structurally.
Risk
Be part of cultivating Westpac's competitive edge in the market by striking the right balance between protecting and optimising business.
Technology (Rotational)
Be part of driving innovative solutions across technology for our customers.
Technology (Specialist Areas)
Join us at the forefront of specialised technologies that drive innovative thinking and creative solutions.
Transformation
Contribute to and participate in projects to deliver change, drive value and enhance our customers’ experience.
Graduate program key dates
| Key events | Date |
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| Institutional Bank graduate programs applications and assessment centres | March - April |
| Graduate program applications open | July |
| Graduate program applications close | August |
| Graduate program applications centres | September - October |
| Graduate program start date | February |
Summer intern program key dates
| Key events | Date |
|---|---|
| Summer intern applications open | July |
| Summer intern applications close | August |
| Summer intern assessment centres | August - September |
| Summer intern start date | December |
Eligibility, how to apply & graduate journey
We’re looking to fill our programs with original thinkers and innovators from all degrees of study. We embrace diversity, recognising the value people bring to us with their individual differences, qualities, ideas and insights.
To apply for our graduate program:
- You must be in your final year of study of a university degree
- 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.
When you start: You’ll start with us as a permanent employee in February each year. Your program will vary based on the business area where you choose to work. Explore the business area choices above to find out more.
Throughout the program: We’ll provide loads of learning and support to help you make the most of the experience. The program is structured to help you identify your focus areas. Tailored training sessions build and strengthen your technical and soft skills - accelerating your personal and professional career development.
The day to day: You’ll complete a rotational program to help you to learn about different parts of your business area. It’s packed full of different roles, teams and project experiences. At the end of your program, you’ll be supported to find a role that best suits your capabilities and interests.
Expect to contribute from day one and have an impact on the business.
Expect plenty of opportunities to get involved in grad life where you can build your networks and friendships with those you work with, including business leaders, project leads and program sponsors.
Expect to be able to give back. Join numerous communities, volunteering and sustainability initiatives - rounding out your whole work life experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
The process remains the same: all applicants need to apply online and all applicants will go through the same recruitment process. However, please apply through your Westpac Group internal profile so that we can recognise your internal status.
You can only submit one application; however, you will be able to submit a first, second and third preference for the Graduate business areas you are interested in.
The Westpac Group Summer Internship Program typically commences late November/early December and the Graduate Program typically commences in February.
Most of our graduate and intern positions are located in Sydney, NSW. However, select programs have positions available in VIC, QLD, SA and WA.
Some people think because we’re a bank we only recruit candidates with Commerce/Finance degrees. We encourage graduates from all disciplines to consider our programs if they have a strong interest and passion for that business area. Please keep in mind, it’s not all about your degree. We're looking to find well-rounded graduates whose values align to those of Westpac Group, are involved in the community, participate in extra-curricular activities and have some work experience.
Applications cannot be accepted after the closing date listed for your preferred program so it is best to get your application in early!
No. All applications must be submitted online.
In order to set you up for success, we've prepared an application toolkit to guide you through the selection process and give you tips and hints on everything from preparing your resume to interviewing techniques. Check it out above!
If you have any technical difficulties with our online application form, email us at graduate@westpac.com.au for assistance. We will respond to your email within regular business hours (9am to 5pm AEST, Monday to Friday).
We typically do not provide financial assistance to attend interviews and/or assessment centres.
Yes, if you’re offered a role that needs you to move to Sydney, NSW, we’ll help co-ordinate your move and assist you financially. We have a relocation policy that will help successful graduates who need to relocate.
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.
No. We advertise positions on our general Careers site and LinkedIn.
Please email us at graduate@westpac.com.au
If you require adjustments for a disability at any point of the application process. Please reach out to us on graduate@westpac.com.au and we will be more than happy to support you.
We understand you're eager to hear back regarding the outcome of your application. We will be in touch at each stage of the recruitment process to advise if your application is progressing.
Most of our employees are based in Australia. However, in some cases our Graduates will have the opportunity to work overseas.
Industry awards
Here are some of our recent awards and recognition.
Winner – Best Graduate Development Program. 2024 Australian HR Awards
Ranked #10 in Top 25 Grad Employers 2025 (large program intake)
Ranked #8 in the AFR’s Top 100 Grad Employers in 2025
Ranked #23 in Prosple's Top 100 Grad Employers in 2025
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