Next Wave Engineering Program (Applicants must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander)
Westpac GroupWhat’s the role?
Westpac’s Gold Coast Engineering Hub is growing, and we’re inviting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander early‑career engineers to join our Next Wave intake starting April 2026.
Next Wave is a cohort‑style programme where you’ll be a permanent Westpac employee from day one — learning on the job while building digital products used by millions of customers. You’ll be supported with structured onboarding, technical training, mentoring, and a strong peer network so you can grow your skills and confidence quickly.
This is a full‑time, permanent role based in Surfers Paradise on Yugambeh Country, with 5 days on‑site during onboarding, moving to a hybrid way of working once you’re settled.
If you’re someone who enjoys problem‑solving, learning new things, and building practical tech — and you’re ready for a supportive environment where you can thrive — we’d love to hear from you.
What do I need?
We’re keen to hear from you if you have:
- A background in one or more of the following:
- Computer Science
- Software Engineering
- Data and AI
- Cyber Security
- Some exposure to coding or software development, for example:
- Java or JavaScript
- Front‑end or back‑end development
- University, bootcamp or personal projects
- A learning mindset
- Curious, adaptable, and willing to have a go with new tools and technologies
- Evidence of interest beyond coursework, such as:
- Projects
- GitHub or portfolio
- Hackathons
- Community tech involvement
- Self‑driven learning
- Work rights in Australia:
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This intake is open to candidates who are eligible to work full‑time in Australia. Unfortunately, we’re unable to consider Student Visa (subclass 500) holders for this intake.
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Why join us?
At Westpac, we’re passionate about becoming our customers’ #1 banking partner for life and we know that starts with creating the best workplace in the country. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, that means more than just a job.
- Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands, including generous employee‑only mortgage rates!
- We offer flexible work arrangements to support your work/life balance, along with a variety of leave options including Culture (such as dedicated Sorry Business Leave), Lifestyle, and Wellbeing Leave.
- Tailored career support through our Indigenous Careers Team, and growth opportunities like the Echo mentoring programme and Jawun secondments.
- Lots of opportunities to ‘give back’ to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives including our Brothers & Sisters Employee Advocacy Group.
Create your future today
To get started, simply click on the APPLY or APPLY NOW button. No cover letter required — we’re interested in who you are, how you think, and how you learn.
We’re all about creating a supportive and inclusive community. We welcome everyone – no matter your age, gender, background, or abilities. We also provide additional support to welcome our veterans, Indigenous Australians and neurodiverse community.
If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, you can find out more information and additional contact details by visiting the "People with Disability and/or needing Accessibility Requirements" page on our website.
At Westpac we aim to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians succeed by supporting Indigenous employees to build meaningful careers. The filling of this position/these positions is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s 105 of the Anti‑Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld). This forms part of Westpac’s strategy to foster a multicultural, vibrant and diverse workforce.