Description Create your best future and join Westpac as a Senior Investigator. Permanent role Full-time role, based in Sydney OR Melbourne Excellent opportunity to join Westpac’s Group Investigations Team! As a Senior Investigator in Westpac’s Group Investigations team, you’ll lead complex and sensitive investigations into serious staff misconduct and whistleblower disclosures. Your work will directly influence how the bank manages conduct risk, strengthens internal controls, and protects its people and reputation. You’ll collaborate with legal, HR, and compliance teams to uncover facts, assess risk, and drive strategic improvements. This role is based in Sydney or Melbourne and sits within the Enterprise Compliance, Risk Team, reporting to the Executive Manager, Group Investigations. What do I need? To succeed in this role, you’ll bring: Investigative expertise: Proven experience leading misconduct investigations, ideally in law enforcement, regulatory, HR, legal, or financial services settings. Evidence and analysis skills: Strong ability to gather, assess, and present evidence, including financial and digital records, with attention to legal standards and procedural fairness. Strategic mindset: Ability to identify systemic risks and process gaps, and contribute to strategic planning and conduct risk management across the Group. Stakeholder influence: Skilled at engaging with senior leaders, legal advisors, and compliance teams to provide clear, actionable insights and updates. Integrity and empathy: High ethical standards, discretion, and emotional intelligence when handling sensitive matters and supporting affected individuals. Why join the Group Investigations Team? We’re obsessed with becoming our customers 1 banking partner for life and we’re looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that goal. In return we’re committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are just a few of the ways we’re already doing that: Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands, including generous employee-only mortgage rates! Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance, and a variety of leave options including Culture, Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave. Tailored learning and development opportunities to help your grow your career within the bank. Lots of opportunities to ‘give back’ to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives Every day is different – work with a tight-knit, highly regarded specialist team that values diversity, collaboration, and open communication. Create your future today To get started, simply click on the APPLY or APPLY NOW button 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 .
