Regional and Agribusiness Grad Program
Start your career with the Regional & Agribusiness Grad Program and help shape the future of Australia’s regional and rural communities.
What you can expect
Hands-On Experience
Gain real-world exposure with rotations across all our Regional & Agribusiness units, building a strong foundation for a successful career.
We Support Local Talent
Start your career where it matters most - whether in your home region or by exploring new opportunities in a different location. We offer the flexibility to choose.
Greater Support
We offer greater support, personalised development and a faster path to success, with a team of experienced Agribusiness bankers and banking experts backing you.
The important information
Build a comprehensive knowledge base and deepen your skillset in Regional and Agribusiness banking while forming a network of professional connections.
Engage in diverse range of rotations across business areas such as:
- Regional and Agribusiness Banking
- Agri Portfolio Management
- Agri Credit
- Corporate Agribusiness
- Regional & Agribusiness Strategy
- ESG
12-month program with 4 x 3-month rotations
Our preferred centres include Rockhampton, Toowoomba, Tamworth, Launceston, Ballarat, Perth, Naracoorte, Wagga Wagga, Orange, Bendigo and Townsville. However, we welcome strong candidates from other regional locations and are happy to engage with exceptional individuals outside these areas.
If you’re passionate about supporting regional communities, building strong customer relationships, and working in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!
We welcome graduates who are eager to help farmers and regional businesses achieve their goals. Your future in Regional & Agri Banking starts here!
The Regional and Agri Graduate program is designed to offer a more personalised experience, providing graduates with greater support, hands-on learning opportunities and closer connections with our highly experienced Regional and Agribusiness bankers.
Fast-track your career progression into any of the following areas within Westpac’s Regional and Agri team:
- Regional and Agribusiness Banking
- Agri Portfolio Management
- Agri Credit
- Corporate Agribusiness
- Regional & Agribusiness Strategy
- ESG
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 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.
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.
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 transition into an Assistant Relationship Manager, Regional & Agribusiness in your chosen region.
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.
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