We have a responsibility to ensure that we only employ eligible workers, so we have a specific recruitment protocol that we follow at all times. You should double-check that you're eligible to be employed by us before you start your application process.
An Australian citizen; or
A permanent resident; or
A non-citizen in Australia on a valid visa that allows you to work - this includes New Zealand citizens
If you're a non-citizen on a valid visa with no work restrictions, we may offer a maximum term contract that falls within the validity period of your visa.
There are many different types of temporary visas, but only some will mean that we can hire you. Have a look below to find out if you're eligible to be employed by us. This list isn't exhaustive, so call us on 1300 130 548 or email a Talent Acquisition Consultant if you have any questions.
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Type of temporary visa
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Can we hire you? |
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457 visa sponsored by Westpac Group |
Yes, so long as the type of role meets the criteria under Westpac Group's 'Visa sponsorship for international recruits' policy |
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457 spouse visa |
Yes, but employment must be under a maximum term contract that falls within the visa validity period |
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461 NZ relationship visa |
Yes, but employment must be under a maximum term contract that falls within the visa validity period |
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309 provisional spouse / partner visa (offshore) 820 temporary spouse / partner visa (onshore) |
Yes, but employment must be under a maximum term contract that falls within the visa validity period |
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485 graduate visa |
Yes, but employment must be under a maximum term contract that falls within the visa validity period |
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444 Special Category visa |
Yes |
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417 working holiday visa 462 work and holiday visa |
Westpac Group cannot directly hire these type of visa holders |
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Student visas (subclass 570-576) Bridging visas (subclasses 010, 020, 030 & 040) |
Westpac Group cannot directly hire these type of visa holders |
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Visitor visas |
No |
If you're a non-citizen in Australia on a valid visa you'll be asked to provide the following documentation during the recruitment process. Make sure that you only provide this documentation when you're asked for it by a Talent Acquisition Consultant.
A visa grant letter and/or email issued by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection
An up-to-date Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) check
We take your personal details very seriously. We will ask you for some personal information as part of the application process but rest assured that we'll keep these details confidential and protected.
We'll keep your profile and other personal details in our recruitment database and may use it to send you details of other BTFG and wider Westpac Group employment opportunities you might be interested in. We might also disclose your information to our trusted external service providers who assist us in the recruitment and candidate selection process.
You can access the personal information we have collected through the application process by calling 1300 130 548 or emailing a Talent Acquisition Consultant. If you’re in New Zealand, send an email to careers@westpac.co.nz.
Westpac Group includes BT Financial Group, Westpac AU, Westpac NZ, Westpac Asia, St.George Bank, Bank of Melbourne, BankSA and RAMs.
Westpac operates in New Zealand through Westpac New Zealand Limited and Westpac Banking Corporation ABN 33 007 457 141, incorporated in Australia (New Zealand Division).
We’re committed to being an equal opportunity employer and we don’t discriminate. That means that personal details such as your ethnicity or whether you have a disability can’t be seen by our Talent Acquisition team when they review your application; all they’ll see is the basics such as your name, address and career history.
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