Property, Procurement & Resilience (PPR)
Discover a diverse range of functions delivering essential services and strategic solutions that underpin the Group’s operations.
Property, Procurement & Resilience (PPR) delivers Westpac Group’s property, physical security, procurement, and operational resilience requirements. We provide a unique opportunity to participate in a function that supports the Westpac Group, from its crisis and incident response, the suppliers it does business with, its property footprint and operations and its security strategy (including business continuity).
PPR has a wide remit including managing the Group’s $6b per year supplier spend, our property footprint (branches, corporate sites and data centres) and our crisis response and physical security.
What we do for our customers
This program will offer you a unique opportunity to work across a function that touches all parts of the bank.
Combined with learning pathways, you will get enterprise-wide exposure through participation in high-profile operational and strategic projects.
You will collaborate with, and be mentored by, senior leaders and help the team solve complex problems.
Important information
PPR graduates enjoy a flexible program with support to pursue rotations of interest to them. Given the breadth of PPR, each graduate has had a unique experience and the opportunity to find an area of passion.
No two rotations are the same. Some examples of a day in different rotations may be working through the risks of using a large supplier, the next you might support the Group’s response to a crisis, and another you might be visiting a new corporate site under construction.
In each rotation, you will:
- Develop professional capabilities to support you throughout your career e.g. negotiation, presentation skills (written and verbal), commercial acumen.
- Develop specialist knowledge in core areas (sustainability, crisis management, business continuity, operational risk, procurement, project management, etc.).
- Develop a basic understanding of the operational risks that can arise within the function and how to partner with our risk teams to resolve.
- Get exposure to a range of initiatives, programs, and stakeholders across the function as well as the larger Customer and Corporate Services division.
Upon conclusion of the program, we’ll support you with a role within PPR based on your interests and our business needs, as you embark on your Westpac career.
12-24 month program with 2-4 x 6-month rotations.
You will complete six-month rotations in teams across Group Property & Security, Group Procurement and Operational Resilience.
You may have an opportunity to undertake a rotation in, or otherwise get exposure to projects in other areas of the Customer and Corporate Services division, which may include:
- Business Controls & Monitoring – supporting with risk management and control testing
- Transformation – help deliver transformational projects for the division.
Only available in Sydney, NSW.
We are building a team with broad skills and capabilities with game-changing attitudes and are we are looking for commercially minded individuals with exemplary critical thinking skills. We welcome graduates from all disciplines to apply.
- Procurement
- Supply chain sustainability
- Property management
- Leasing
- Facilities management
- Crisis, emergency, and incident response
- Protective security
- Workplace experience
- Environmental reporting
- Project management
Eligibility and how to apply
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 must have completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree within the past three years.
- You also need to be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident when you apply.
What you can expect
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.
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.
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.
What our graduates have to say
“I applied for the PPR graduate program because I wanted to work in an area that supports all parts of the bank to deliver initiatives that make a real difference for Westpac’s people and customers.
The PPR program offers a diverse range of rotations. During the program, I have had the opportunity to work within and collaborate with a variety of teams including Procurement, Business Continuity, Protective Services and Operational Risk. The graduate journey has been fantastic and allowed me to receive mentorship from senior leaders across PPR, gain exposure to different teams and extend my business acumen.”
Mikayla, 2022 Graduate
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