Bank invites graduates for 2014 programme

 WESTPAC Bank is inviting graduates from at local universities to apply for its 2014 graduate programme.

The deadline is Aug 30.

The programme introduces high-calibre graduates to a 12-month rotation programme in Westpac.  

At the end of the 12-month period, comprising four rotations of three months in various departments, each graduate will take on a full time role with the bank that suits his or her career aspirations and the bank’s needs.

Westpac PNG head of corporate and commercial banking, Donald Hallam said: “Westpac Pacific is unique in committing to finding permanent roles for every graduate every year. Graduates are rewarded with a real job from day one, along with a competitive salary and the support they need to kick-start their career.

“They’re provided with a mentor to provide structure and support as they receive exposure to different areas of the business and professional skills training to complement the learning they gain when they complete their degree.

Westpac Pacific general manager Greg Pawson said the programme reflected Westpac’s passion for developing local talent in the Pacific. 

“I’m very pleased that the vast majority of our team members in our seven countries of operation in the Pacific – Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Tonga, Samoa and Cook Islands – are recruited from local communities and supported as they progress with our organisation,” Pawson said. 

Interested candidates can complete an online application available from our website:www.westpac.com.au/pacificgrads. 

The applicants need to be local residents or citizens and comply with other terms and conditions.