Inclusion & diversity
When unique people work together they deliver extraordinary results.
Westpac is a proudly inclusive employer, committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and safe to be themselves.
Our FY23-25 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategy aims to:
- Support our employees in the moments that matter to them in both their career and personal lives;
- Grow a workforce that takes action and advocates for a more equitable and inclusive society – shifting from being bystanders to Upstanders; and
- Build a workplace where it is safe to be yourself and where your unique identity is celebrated through trusted communities and allies.
We’re proud of our achievements in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, which include:
- Gold Tier Employer for LGBTQ+ inclusion in the Australia Workplace Equality Index
- Level 2 ‘Commit’ Carer-Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers Network
- #14 globally and #1 Australian bank for gender equality in Equileap’s latest report
- ‘Leading’ quartile in Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index
- #2 in Australia and #1 Bank in Australian Disability Network’s Access & Inclusion Index
Inclusion creates bright ideas
Our approach to inclusion and diversity is designed to make extraordinary results happen for our employees, customers and communities.
Inclusion means everyone matters
Harnessing different views, abilities and experiences drives innovation and enables our people to bring their whole selves to work by being valued and respected.
Inclusion inspires action
All employees, from team members to our Executive Team, play a part in enabling a culture that values diversity and includes everybody.