Technology (Data) Graduate Program (Feb 2024)

Our Organisation
Westpac is Australia’s oldest bank and company, one of four major banking organisations in Australia and one of the largest banks in New Zealand. We provide a broad range of banking and financial services in these markets, including consumer, business and institutional banking and wealth management services.

Westpac Group's portfolio of financial services brands and businesses is focused on our purpose which is creating better futures together. It’s what we do, who we are and why we come to work every day.

From ensuring individuals can save, transact and borrow with confidence, to supporting the financial needs of small businesses, multi-national corporates, institutional and government clients, our customers are at the centre of everything we do.

Through our unique portfolio of brands comprising Westpac, St.George, Bank of Melbourne, BankSA, BT and RAMS we support and serve over 12.7 million customers.

When you join Westpac Group, you’ll be empowered to make a difference, speak your truth and discover what success means to you. But best of all you’ll be joining a whole organisation of people who love helping others find their success. 

Our Grad Program
We’re looking to fill our programs with original thinkers and innovators from all degrees of study.  Challenging and rewarding – our programs will get your career off to a flying start.

Eligibility
You must be Australian or New Zealand Citizen OR an Australian Permanent Resident AND be in your final year of study of a university degree OR completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree no more than 3 years ago.

You’ll need to be available to start with us as a permanent employee in February 2024.

Our Technology (Data) Program  

 This is a 12-month program dedicated to a specific technology capability.
You'll spend 12 months in a team, building a well-rounded understanding of how that technology function works. You'll be surrounded by leaders who are invested in your development and focused on providing tailored experiences to match your determination and drive to explore their area of expertise.

This program has been designed for you to get straight into a defined role and team for an extended period, but still not lose the perks of a grad program, including the connection to a larger cohort and direct access to our leadership team.

Who should apply for this program?
Do you want to join a graduate program designed to accelerate your knowledge and experience in data? Are you passionate about data and the opportunities it can open?

If so, then this is the graduate program for you. Explore further.

What is this program about?
Data is an area of strategic priority at Westpac, with data continuing to disrupt the way organisations operate. As data continues to grow, we require talent to help harness the value of our data through advanced analytics, machine learning and big data. To grow and develop this talent, our Specialised Data program offers you a journey through a career focused on data. It will provide an insight into the many different facets within the organisation. At the core of our function, we’re responsible for driving the data capability, growth, and competencies across the organisation to deliver great outcomes and service to our customers.

How does it work?
 Our grads are surrounded by leaders who are invested in their development, a large cohort of peers to share the experience with and opportunities to get involved in community-driven initiatives to develop your leadership. The specialised 12-month program will also provide you with tailored learning opportunities to develop across all areas of data, as well as ongoing support from the team and broader organisation.

Apply for the Specialised Data Graduate Program if you 

• Want breadth of experience across the world of data at Westpac.
• Want to build skills in data to be future proofed and accelerate your career.
• Want to be a part of the future of banking using advanced analytics, machine learning and big data.

Career opportunities waiting for you post program:

• Data Analyst
• Data Scientist
• Business Analyst

Choose our Specialist Data Program if you’re clear on your future role in data. You will need a STEM degree and background. Then, we will provide you with a technical, capability-focused program to build specific skills through hands-on experience in a specific function of tech at Westpac.

Our Online Application
Your application will take approximately 10 minutes to complete and must be submitted online. You will need to upload a PDF or Word version of your resume AND a copy of your Academic Transcripts.

IMPORTANT: When completing the application form, please ensure you EXPAND ALL SECTIONS to INCLUDE your EDUCATION details and UPLOAD your RESUME & ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPT.