Westpac Group Reviews
Updated Dec 10, 2019
"Quite possibly why the work life balance is so great" (in 129 reviews)
"Flexible working is always supported" (in 89 reviews)
"too much red tape to get things done" (in 28 reviews)
"At times not nimble enough in decision making" (in 24 reviews)
"CM"
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RecommendsNegative OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI have been working at Westpac Group full-time for more than a year
Pros
The work life balance is pretty good
Cons
The Senior Manager's do not give out the max bonus
Westpac Group2019-12-02"Good company but management let’s it down"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at Westpac Group full-time for more than 8 years
Pros
Good people, flexible hours, nice office
Cons
Average salary, offshoring, red tape
Westpac Group2019-12-03"Great learning environment | However gets repetitive"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI have been working at Westpac Group full-time for more than a year
Pros
- Great company benefits - Access to a wide range of discounts and partnerships - Room for growth - Large group and able to meet a diverse team - Sound remuneration - Learning environment
Cons
As a banker your targets are pushed every week. Your work has no meaning and management does not care if you do well for 10 weeks in a row but have 1 bad week. Sales gets quite repetitive. Leaders do not want you to move out of retail banking as retail banking is shrinking and finding staff to pickup all the compliance and rules is difficult
Advice to Management
Only those who can sell will be rewarded in retail banking.
Westpac Group2019-12-03"Good organization"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Westpac Group full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Good organization Learning opportunities
Cons
More career opportunities and compensation
Westpac Group2019-12-08"Looks after its people"
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at Westpac Group full-time for more than 10 years
Pros
Flexible working arrangements, huge variety of job options
Cons
Can be too big and bureaucratic
Westpac Group2019-11-20"A good place to work"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Westpac Group full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Flexible work environment, nice boss and team
Cons
A bit slow in approving things
Westpac Group2019-11-15- Helpful (1)
"Great balance but far behind in tech/digital"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at Westpac Group full-time for more than a year
Pros
Great work-life balance, support for personal development. Encourages employees to try new things and is a good place to move around internally for growth (vertically and horizontally). Lots of different teams to work with or in - just have to learn to navigate the organisation. As with any organisation, talent recognition varies but my experience has been on the positive side with quick career progression as an... external hire.
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The most legacy of Aussie companies. Lack of ownership throughout and incredibly slow, risk-averse decision-making. This idea of needing to "socialise" everything adds to the poor pace of change in a competitive and rapidly changing environment. Some ego and territorial issues as you move up or try to get things done. Many grads walk around like they're the best thing since sliced bread. Culture varies across teams... - Finance is a bit boring, in my opinion/coming from a very different industry. If you have thick skin and a LOT of patience, these things can be traded off for an overall nice job where taking 6-8 weeks leave don't raise an eyebrow as long you deliver what is expected of you.
Show MoreAdvice to Management
Rip the bandage off and invest in completely new tech infrastructure. Transition mediocre/poor-performing employees into roles that are more fitting for them
Westpac Group2019-11-12 "great organisation"
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at Westpac Group full-time
Pros
Its a organisation with a great culture
Cons
My cons are the long hours
Westpac Group2019-11-29"Great company"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Westpac Group full-time for more than 10 years
Pros
Australia's first bank with lots of development opportunties
Cons
Like any big company it's like a big ship and can't react as quickly to changes as smaller companies or ships
Westpac Group2019-11-13- Helpful (2)
"Slow moving and bureaucratic organisation, would not recommend for early in career"
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I have been working at Westpac Group part-time for less than a year
Pros
Flexible working hours, good office location, meaningful work
Cons
- extremely slow moving and lazy culture - people have no regard for others time, always late to meetings - not very inclusive
Advice to Management
invest in your youth
Westpac Group2019-11-25