Indigenous careers
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Career Pathways
There are various career opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to prosper and grow including:
Direct Employment
At Westpac Group we are committed to creating a workplace that supports long-lasting and meaningful careers for everyone.
We’d love you to apply for roles, and don’t worry about what stage of your career you are at, we’re here to help you discover your new career with Westpac Group.
You can visit our current vacancies page for job opportunities or let us know you are interested by contacting the Indigenous Careers Team at indigenouscareers@westpac.com.au
Graduate Program
If you’ve got a university qualification or are nearly finished your course then we’d love to hear from you for our Graduate Program.
During the program, we’ll provide you with a solid support network and business specific technical training. You’ll get the opportunity to work on projects that highlight your unique personal strengths.
You can visit our Graduate Program site for more information or reach out to us at indigenouscareers@westpac.com.au
Internships
Join us during your university semester breaks with our Internship Program where you will gain paid, professional experience relevant to your studies.
Explore the practical side of your chosen degree and get a jump-start on a career pathway to joining our Graduate Program.
Let us know you are interested by contacting the Indigenous Careers Team at indigenouscareers@westpac.com.au
Full Time Traineeships
If you’re looking to gain experience in the financial services industry, a Full-Time Traineeship could be the right program for you.
Completing the traineeship means you’ll get a nationally accredited qualification along with paid employment. To qualify you’ll need to have had previous work experience, but it doesn’t have to be relevant to the financial services industry.
When you complete the program you’ll have the possibility to further your qualifications or apply for a permanent role within Westpac Group.
Let us know you are interested by contacting the Indigenous Careers Team at indigenouscareers@westpac.com.au
School Based Traineeships
If you’re looking to gain experience in the financial services industry, a school-based traineeship could be the right program for you. Gain paid part-time employment during years 11 and 12 and receive training that counts towards your HSC or equivalent.
You’ll come away with practical workplace skills in the banking and finance sector, and a nationally accredited qualification.
When you complete the program, you’ll have the possibility to further your qualifications or apply for a permanent role within Westpac Group.
Let us know you are interested by contacting the Indigenous Careers Team at indigenouscareers@westpac.com.au
Waradha Internship Program
The Internship is an opportunity for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to get an insight into the diverse opportunities in Westpac Institutional Bank. Applications opening 2022.