Next Wave Engineering Program (Applicants must identify as Aboriginal andor Torres Strait Islander)
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Job Location:
Surfers Paradise - Australia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Whats the role
Westpacs Gold Coast Engineering Hub is growing and were inviting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander earlycareer engineers to join our Next Wave intake starting April 2026.
Next Wave is a cohortstyle programme where youll be a permanent Westpac employee from day one learning on the job while building digital products used by millions of customers. Youll 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 fulltime permanent role based in Surfers Paradise on Yugambeh Country with 5 days onsite during onboarding moving to a hybrid way of working once youre settled.
If youre someone who enjoys problemsolving learning new things and building practical tech and youre ready for a supportive environment where you can thrive wed love to hear from you.
What do I need
Were 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
- Frontend or backend 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
- Selfdriven learning
- Work rights in Australia:
- This intake is open to candidates who are eligible to work fulltime in Australia. Unfortunately were unable to consider Student Visa (subclass 500) holders for this intake.
Why join us
At Westpac were 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 employeeonly 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 were interested in who you are how you think and how you learn.
Were 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 AntiDiscrimination Act 1991 (Qld). This forms part of Westpacs strategy to foster a multicultural vibrant and diverse workforce.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
Westpac has a long and proud history as Australia's first and oldest bank. It was established in 1817 as the Bank of New South Wales under a charter of incorporation provided by Governor Lachlan Macquarie. In October 1982 it changed its name to Westpac Banking Corporation following th ... View more
