Westpac Group

Company Overview

Website: https://www.westpac.com.au/about-westpac/careers/pathways/grad-program/

Applications for our 2026 Institutional Bank Graduate programs are open and will close Friday, 28 March. 

All applications for our remaining 2026 Graduate Program streams and 2025 Summer Intern programs will open from July. 

Create Your Future 

Our purpose is to create better futures together – it’s what we do, who we are and why we come to work every day.

We’re looking for uncommon minds who expect to contribute from day one and have an impact. Challenging and rewarding – our programs will get your career off to a flying start.

Westpac is Australia’s first bank and oldest company. For over 200 years we have played an important role in the economic and social fabric of Australia. Westpac provides a broad range of consumer, business & institutional banking and wealth management services through a portfolio of financial services brands and businesses. 

What our Graduate and Summer Internship Program can offer you?

• Expect to contribute from day one and have an impact on the business.
• Expect plenty of opportunities to get involved in grad life where you can build your networks and friendships with those you work with, including business leaders, project leads and program sponsors.
• Expect to be able to give back. Join numerous communities, volunteering and sustainability initiatives - rounding out your whole work life experience.
• Get a taste of what it’s like to work with us – our Summer Intern Program is a great way to explore a career with Westpac.

Application Process

We know you’re busy with life and uni, so we’ve tried to make the process as simple as we can.

Make sure you meet our Eligibility Criteria to apply:

• You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident at the time of application.
• Be in the final year of your degree or have completed an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree within the past three years, at the time of application.

The Application Process

1. Online Application

   This only takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and submit online. 

    

2. Online Assessments -

   You'll be invited to complete a series of online assessments - in some cases this may only be 48 hours So, make sure you keep an eye out on your emails and remember to check your junk/spam folders.

3. Video Interview

   You’ll then be invited to complete a short, prerecorded video interview – this is where we will get to know more about you and your ‘Uncommon Mind’  

    

4. Assessment Centre

   Final stage of the application will involve a behavioral interview, a business-related case study and a group activity. Maximise this experience by asking questions and find out if this is the right fit for you – it’s time to grill us too!

    

5. When will you hear from us?

   What happens now - The hard part is over so don’t stress if you haven’t heard back from us, we are reviewing your application carefully and giving it a lot of consideration. Once your application has been reviewed, we will reach out to you as soon as possible.

For more information on our application process can be found on our website – Westpac Graduate & Summer Internship Program – We share some helpful to help YOU succeed!