2023 Finance & Accounting (Group Treasury) Graduate Program (Feb 2023)

Our Organisation

As the oldest bank and first company in Australia, we have more than 200 years of continuous service to the people of Australia.  Through our unique portfolio of brands, we support and serve over 13.9 million customers.

In 2019 Westpac was named Australia’s most sustainable bank by the Dow Jones Sustainability index.  It was also our 18th year in a row as a global banking leader, achieving the 9th spot globally.  This year, we were awarded first place by the Australian Network on Disability in the Access & Inclusion Top Performers 2021-22 list.

When you join us, you’ll be empowered to make a difference, speak your truth and discover what success means to you. 

Our 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 2023.

Our Finance & Accounting (Group Treasury) Program

Group Treasury is responsible for capital, funding and balance sheet management across Westpac. You will learn the key aspects of the Groups balance sheet management, liquidity risk, capital, finance & accounting, data and operational risk while creating and protecting value for both our customers and the Group long into the future.

This is a 12-month program with 4 x 3-month rotations.  Focusing on the core functions of Group Treasury, your rotations will be designed to provide on-the-job training, along with specific technical and soft skill coaching from leading specialists, to support your future career in banking & finance. 

Please note: Whilst this stream provides exposure to aspects of market risk management, it is not a trading program. Trading experience can be obtained via application to the FM & Treasury stream.

Some examples of areas in which Finance & Accounting graduates are now performing across our business include:  Balance Sheet Management, Liquidity Strategy and Capital Management.

Join us if you are interested in understanding how we strategically manage economic risks to create and protect value for both our customers and the Westpac Group. Students from all disciplines are encouraged to apply however you will need to demonstrate a keen interest in economics, banking and finance and possess a diverse skillset to be successful in your application.

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.

Disclaimer

The Westpac Group has implemented an Entry to Workplace Policy that requires employees and others entering our workplaces to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by relevant dates set out in the policy (subject to applicable medical exemptions). 

Our employees are required to comply with the policy regardless of whether they are in customer-facing or non-customer-facing roles (as employees in non-customer-facing roles are required to attend the workplace under our Hybrid Working Strategy). 

Further, the Westpac Group is required to comply with State/Territory issued public health orders/directions which require relevant workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter workplaces.

By applying for this role, you acknowledge that you are aware of our Entry to Workplace Policy, and if you secure employment with us, you will be required to comply with the policy.