Why work at APRA

A unifying purpose and an important mandate
 

APRA’s primary purpose is to ensure the safety and stability of the Australian financial system. This stability plays an essential role in supporting a thriving and dynamic economy, which in turn benefits the Australian community.

As an APRA employee, you will gain a unique perspective of the financial industry and play an important role in protecting the financial interests of Australians, across the banking, insurance and superannuation industries.

We value and support our people
 

APRA is committed to fostering an inclusive, agile and effective organisation, supported by an open and supportive work environment, with ongoing investment in the capabilities of our people and leaders.

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.

Professional development
 

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.

A flexible workplace and commitment to employee wellbeing
 

APRA is committed to delivering a modern and flexible working environment to empower our people and to support them in performing 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.

Leave options include:

• 18 weeks Parental  / Partner  / Adoption Leave (or 36 weeks at half pay)
• Unlimited paid personal or carers leave from 12 months service, to support employees in difficult times
• Ability to use flex time for an operational close down period between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day 
• Annual APRA Day – an extra day of leave to be taken at a time of your 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, Defence reservist leave, and more

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

Guided by 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.