Why work at APRA
At APRA, you’ll join a committed team of people who share a passion for our purpose: shaping the future of the Australian financial industry which has a direct impact on outcomes for the Australian community.
We share a unifying purpose and an important mandate
APRA’s purpose is to ensure Australians' financial interests are protected and that the financial system is stable, competitive and efficient. This stability plays an essential role in supporting a thriving and dynamic economy.
You will have the opportunity to gain a unique perspective of the entire financial sector (banking, insurance and superannuation), and work alongside highly experienced professionals in protecting the financial wellbeing of Australians.
We embrace diversity
APRA is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse organisation. We actively seek to attract, develop and retain employees and leaders from across the full spectrum of the Australian community, providing all employees with a sense of belonging.
More information about APRA's commitment to inclusion and diversity is available here.
We care about your career
APRA offers an extensive range of opportunities to grow and develop your career. This includes comprehensive training and development programs, study support, leadership and technical career pathways, secondment opportunities to domestic and international regulators, along with an award-winning graduate program.
We help you thrive
APRA is committed to delivering a modern and flexible working environment to empower our people to perform at their best.
This includes a hybrid-working model (expectation of at least 50% of time in office), along with flexible work and leave options which include:
- 18 weeks Parental, Partner, and Adoption Leave (or 36 weeks at half pay)
- unlimited paid personal or carers leave from 12 months service, to support employees in difficult times
- paid leave between Christmas and New Year's Day
- annual APRA Day (an extra day of leave to be taken at a time of an employee’s choosing)
- flexible use of leave, including the option to purchase additional leave or apply for periods of leave without pay
- other supported leave, including family and domestic violence leave, ATSI Ceremonial leave and Defence reservist leave.
Wellbeing benefits include:
- Health and wellbeing checks
- Employee Assistance Program and confidential counselling sessions for employees and their family members
- Parents at Work parental leave transition coaching
- Free flu vaccinations
- Fitness Passport – reduced rates to a range of fitness facilities for employees and their families
- Wellbeing Ambassador network
- Regular social events
- Subsidised corporate team sports, running events and pedometer challenge
We are true to our values
When you join APRA, you become part of a team united by its belief in a set of guiding APRA Values:
- Integrity – we act without bias, are balanced in the use of our powers, and deliver on our commitments.
- Respect – we are always respectful of others, and their opinions and ideas.
- Collaboration – we actively seek out and encourage diverse points of view, to produce well-founded decisions.
- Excellence – we maintain high standards of quality and professionalism in all that we do.
- Accountability – we are open to challenge and scrutiny and take responsibility for our actions.
More information about working at APRA