Westpac Group Reviews

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Bullied/belittled by more senior staff on the team, often in front of Team Leaders with no response, for reasons such as asking simple questions within the first few weeks on the job etc. The company doesn't value low-level employees Pay is low Working within the company seems to provide no real benefit when applying for internal jobs. They will try to throw you off with unusual and complicated behavioural questions, if you can't come up with a good answer on the spot you won't get the job despite experience + qualifications + tenure. Some people have been in settlements team for 26+ years. Very depressing. Seems no career progression whatsoever. Had to advise management of ALL annual leave for the next 12 months recently, with about a week's notice, so they could plan more efficiently, as one indication of how little they value their employees. No assistance to progress career whatsoever.

Cons

Moral is low for a long time now thanks to too many restructures and more on the horizon meaning no job security.

Cons

Cons at Westpac may include below-market pay and a technological lag compared to other banks in the industry.

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Many people in leadership positions aren’t talented or inspiring to the wider teams. The bank is continuously in trouble with the regulator. Projects and operational processes are not managed correctly. Projects are not delivered in an agile way (although they will tell you they are). Too many middlemen between business and tech delivery affecting quality of requirements and project delivery. Quite a toxic place to work if you’re not one of the favorites, despite your contribution. Base pay is good, but they’re very tight with bonus and other recognition payments. Don’t expect to get anywhere near the bonus they quote in your contract.

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I worked for a Korean dictator male chauvinist pig. He would openly say that he hates all Gen X and Gen Z, openly admit he wouldn't be interested in hiring women because then he has to pay them to take mat leave. The list goes on and on. This is the type of senior leaders I have come across at Westpac. Multiple examples of age and gender discrimination. Very difficult to move internally without your people leader allowing you to apply for another role, if you want to move you will most likely be blocked. it is not impossible but most leaders at Westpac are immature and cannot handle the thought that people in the team might wanting to grow into other roles. The work is extremely boring and depends on what political position the team is trying to demonstrate. Not a lot of people interested in the impact or outcome for stakeholders or customer, majority of Westpac's leaders are interested in making it 'seem' like a good story for their own professional journey, even if it cost shareholders.

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Medium wage. Slow progression/career advancement.

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Lack of organisational strategic direction as evidenced by constant restructuring

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Other consultants less caring which results in a lot of double handling

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Roles do not match with the title sometimes,

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Management cares little for employees or their circumstances and are more concerned about metrics on a dashboard which, even if you do exceed, still can result in them deciding to drop you with no context.