Who we can employ, and how
We have a responsibility to ensure that we only employ legal workers, so we have a specific recruitment protocol that we follow at all times. You should double-check that you're eligible to be employed by us before you start your application process.
Westpac Group's recruitment protocol
We can only employ you if you are:
- An Australian citizen; or
- A permanent resident; or
- A non-citizen in Australia on a valid visa that allows you to work - this includes New Zealand citizens.
If you're a non-citizen on a valid visa with no work restrictions, we can offer a maximum term contract that falls within the validity period of your visa.
There are many different types of temporary visas, but only some will mean that we can hire you.
Have a look below to find out if you're eligible to be employed by us. This list isn't exhaustive, so call us on 1800 655 592 (Select option 1, then option 3) or email a Talent Acquisition Consultant if you have any questions.
| Type of temporary visa | Can we hire you? |
| Temporary Skills Shortage* visa sponsored by Westpac Group (*Formerly known as visa subclass 457) | Yes, so long as the type of role meets the criteria under Westpac Group's 'Visa sponsorship for international recruits' policy |
| Temporary Skills Shortage* spouse visa (*Formerly known as visa subclass 457) | Yes, but employment must be under a maximum term contract that falls within the visa validity period |
| 461 NZ relationship visa | Yes, but employment must be under a maximum term contract that falls within the visa validity period |
| 309 provisional spouse / partner visa (offshore) 820 temporary spouse / partner visa (onshore) | Yes, but employment must be under a maximum term contract that falls within the visa validity period |
| 485 graduate visa | Yes, but employment must be under a maximum term contract that falls within the visa validity period |
| 444 Special Category visa | Yes |
| 417 working holiday visa 462 work and holiday visa | Westpac Group cannot directly hire these type of visa holders |
| Student visas (subclass 570-576) Bridging visas (subclasses 010, 020, 030 & 040) | Westpac Group cannot directly hire these type of visa holders |
| Visitor visas | No |
Documentation you'll need for your application If you're a non-citizen in Australia on a valid visa you'll be asked to provide the following documentation during the recruitment process. Make sure that you only provide this documentation when you're asked for it by a Talent Acquisition Consultant. A visa grant letter and/or email issued by the Department of Home Affairs. An up-to-date Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) check.