In today’s competitive financial services landscape, delivering on digital transformation, regulatory reform, and customer innovation hinges on one critical enabler: exceptional people.
For Westpac, meeting strategic and operational priorities means having access to highly skilled, diverse talent across Information Technology (IT) and Project, Strategy & Change (PSC). These professionals are the engine behind key initiatives — from platform modernisation and cloud transformation to project delivery and change enablement.
a partnership built on trust
Randstad has proudly supported Westpac for over two decades. From high-volume frontline recruitment to specialist project talent, our relationship has evolved in line with your business needs.
Today, through Randstad Digital, we deliver dedicated expertise in IT and PSC — helping Westpac navigate a complex market, accelerate outcomes, and meet workforce diversity goals. Backed by an in-depth understanding of Westpac’s culture and business requirements, we’re positioned not just as a supplier, but a long-term partner in talent delivery.
responding to westpac’s demand for specialised talent
Access to top-tier digital and transformation talent remains a priority. Westpac continues to invest in areas such as:
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information technology: Including cloud infrastructure, software development, data analytics, cybersecurity, and AI — critical to modernising core systems and enhancing customer experience.
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project, strategy & change: Project Managers, Program Leaders, Change Managers, Business Analysts and Strategy Consultants who drive execution and ensure initiatives land successfully across the business.
From October 2024 to March 2025, Randstad Digital placed 22 IT professionals (representing a 14% market share, third overall) and 15 PSC professionals (a 12% market share, fifth overall) across Westpac — a growing contribution we’re ready to scale further.
real impact: supporting westpac, then and now
Randstad has proudly supported Westpac for more than 20 years. From sourcing 250+ roles during COVID to running national recruitment campaigns and supporting regulatory transformation programs — our track record is built on responsiveness, results, and long-term partnership.
Now, through Randstad Digital, we’re bringing that same delivery excellence to your accessibility mission — with the scale, skills, and strategic thinking to deliver what matters.
delivering talent that’s skilled, diverse, and aligned
Randstad Digital brings a sharp focus on both technical capability and cultural fit, using proven methods to help Westpac build high-performing, inclusive teams.
specialised sourcing
Our consultants have deep expertise in tech and transformation roles. We leverage market insights, financial services knowledge, and targeted sourcing strategies to attract niche and in-demand professionals — including those with direct banking experience.
a commitment to diversity and inclusion
We know that diverse teams drive better results. Randstad Digital proactively supports Westpac’s inclusion goals by:
- Presenting diverse candidate shortlists
- Engaging underrepresented groups
- Applying inclusive hiring practices at every stage of the process
Our teams are trained in equitable assessment and supported by a dedicated D&I function to ensure fair and consistent outcomes.
quality and fit
Beyond skills matching, we focus on understanding the unique context of your teams — enabling us to deliver candidates who align with Westpac’s values, operating models, and delivery environments. Our robust assessment process ensures a strong match across capability, culture, and collaboration style.
flexible talent solutions
We understand that workforce agility is critical — especially during periods of internal hiring constraint. Randstad Digital provides flexible recruitment solutions that give Westpac access to the right skills at the right time, without the need to increase permanent headcount.
From short-term contract professionals to longer-term contingent resources, we help you quickly scale your teams with proven, high-performing talent across Information Technology and Project, Strategy & Change functions.
Our approach ensures rapid deployment, strong alignment with your internal teams, and the ability to keep critical initiatives moving — even when internal hiring is paused.
the business case for a diverse workforce
The evidence is clear: diverse teams outperform. In technology and transformation environments, diversity fuels:
- innovation – through a broader range of perspectives and creative problem-solving
- better decision-making – by reducing groupthink and introducing new viewpoints
- stronger customer alignment – by building teams that reflect the diversity of the people they serve
Randstad Digital actively supports this through inclusive sourcing, outreach to underrepresented groups, and processes that remove bias while championing capability.
building westpac’s future, together
Randstad Digital is committed to helping Westpac build the teams that will define your next decade of success.
We bring:
- A 20+ year relationship built on delivery
- A dedicated digital talent arm with deep market expertise
- A commitment to workforce diversity and agile delivery models
- The ability to scale high-performing teams quickly and reliably
Whether you need to fill specialist IT roles, scale transformation teams, or increase your market share of the best available talent — Randstad Digital is ready to partner with you.
