Information Technology Specialist Program

Duration: 2 years
Location: Sydney

• Program overview

  Information Technology (IT) offers a two year rotational program to high calibre graduates with degrees in IT, Computer Science or other IT related disciplines.

  During the program, you will undertake a number of rotations gaining exposure to a range of different technologies, roles and challenges aimed at progressively building your skills and experience. Our IT Team works right across the Westpac Group so you can expect to gain exposure to a variety of different business areas.

• What we're looking for

  You have a background in IT and preferably some business experience as well. You're interested in applying IT to a business environment in order to drive change.

  You are motivated, have plenty of energy and enthusiasm and are capable of solving problems using both your academic skills and the skills you've acquired through your passion for IT. You enjoy responsibility and welcome variety.

  You look forward to where the IT industry is heading and eagerly embrace change.

  Our IT Program is also open to non-residents of Australia.

• Job description

  During the IT graduate program you will undertake a number of rotations in which you may be involved in the execution of a range of activities.

  Some of your responsibilities may include:

  • Architecture
  • Business analysis
  • System design, development and support
  • Project management
  • Infrastructure
  • Security
  • Support services

  You can develop a specialist career within one of these streams or enjoy a varied career working across a number of disciplines.

• Rotation

  A rotation is the time you will spend in any one area during the graduate program.

  The IT graduate program is a 2 year program comprising a number of rotations and a variety of assignments aimed at building your skills and experience.

  Opportunities exist for 3 types of rotations:

  1. IT rotations: Graduates will work in one of a variety of roles within the IT business units
  2. Non-IT rotations: A rotation outside of IT
  3. IBM Global Services: A one week rotation with IBM Global Services who are our IT partners
     You'll also spend a rotation in the Service Desk, which is a great way to gain exposure to the broad range of applications supported within IT.
     Our IT program also includes a number of 'special' rotations that graduates can apply to undertake as part of their program. A selection process is involved to determine which graduates will be offered these rotations. The rotations include:
     1. Chief Technology Office rotation: Graduates in this rotation will experience what it's like to work in our Strategy Team, where they will focus on researching and developing strategies for IT and the business
     2. Cape York rotation: Graduates in this rotation will undertake a one month secondment to Cape York to work with Indigenous communities to develop solutions resulting in greater financial self-sufficiency

  Opportunities to do an overseas rotation may also become available.

  How are your rotations determined?

  At the start of your program we will draw up a rotation map for each graduate taking into consideration any preferences you may have and the particular needs of the various business units at that time.

• Rewards/Benefits

  We offer a very competitive graduate salary. You'll enjoy generous staff benefits including financial product discounts and health and lifestyle benefits. And if you don't live in Sydney, we'll help you relocate. Graduates will also be eligible for extensive training opportunities throughout the program.

• Career path

  There are a range of great career options open to you at the end of the IT program. Within IT, there are around 99 roles to choose from, depending on the level of seniority. Opportunities exist to work in IT as a Programmer, Analyst Programmer, Information Security Consultant or Business Analyst. Alternatively you may choose to kick start your career with Westpac in a more business oriented role.

• Support and training

  During your graduate program we'll work with you to bring out your best and encourage you to grow and develop.

  As well as on-the-job development opportunities, we will provide formal training throughout the year. Graduates are also eligible to attend up to 12 days of business/behavioural training annually including training in business analysis, influencing skills and negotiation skills.

  Your Graduate Manager is a central point of contact for you and will support you throughout the duration of your program.

  You'll also have the support of your Mentor who will provide career management advice throughout the year and guidance on which rotation opportunities would be most suited to your individual development and career aspirations.

  Your Buddy (a graduate in their second year of the program) will also be a great support to help you settle in to the organisation and provide you with advice along the way.

  At the end of each rotation, you will also have the opportunity to meet with your assignment manager to help you discuss your performance during that rotation so you can identify both your strengths and areas for further development.

• Background

  The IT Group helps raise customer service levels across our branches, call centres, ATMs, EFTPOS, the dealing room and other areas of the Bank.

  The group drives change throughout the network, both enabling business and supporting the business. There are over 1000 people in the IT group so career opportunities are diverse.

  The main areas that we service within Westpac are:

  • Business and Consumer Bank (retail banking)
  • Wealth Management (financial services and funds management)
  • Westpac Institutional Bank (wholesale banking)
  • Business and Technology Solutions and Service (operations, IT and corporate services)
  • People and Performance (human resources)
  • Finance and Accounting

If you would like an idea of what your day-to-day work could look like, please have a look at our graduate profiles. Profile 1 | Profile 2