2023 Specialist Cybersecurity 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 Specialist Cybersecurity Program

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.

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. 

PLEASE NOTE: This program doesn't involve rotations.

Experienced cybersecurity professionals are and will remain, in high demand, which is why we’ve made cybersecurity a strategic priority for Westpac Group.  This program will expose you to the full lifecycle of our cybersecurity processes, in both a safe and constructive manner. This will give you the necessary experience to build your skillset in cybersecurity.

You will join our cyber team for 12 months, focused on building out your knowledge in cybersecurity principles and become a part of the well-established graduate community.

Apply for this program if you want to make a difference, protecting the community against cybercrime and have a desire to solve complex problems.

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.