Citizenship

Making a difference beyond the workplace

You might find yourself energised by organisations that measure success beyond commercial metrics. These workplaces often focus on creating positive impact in their communities and broader society. The culture typically balances business objectives with social responsibility through environmental sustainability, community development, or social justice initiatives. Work generally connects to a larger purpose, with business decisions considering both commercial and societal outcomes.

Companies that care about citizenship

Westpac
Westpac is Australia’s first bank and oldest company. Today, it’s one of 4 major banking organisations in Australia and one of the largest banks in New Zealand, and offers a broad range of banking and financial services, including consumer, business and institutional banking, and wealth management services. We have over 13.9 million customers through its portfolio of brands including Westpac, St.George, Bank of Melbourne, BankSA, BT, and RAMS.
MinterEllison
MinterEllison provides legal and consulting services to a diverse client base across industries through offices in Australia and a global network of member firms and associated companies. In Australia, MinterEllison is one of the country's largest law firms. Purpose is at our core - creating sustainable value with our clients, people, and communities. Our solid values unite us to deliver excellent advice and service, build authentic and enduring relationships, prioritise diversity and inclusion, and be curious and innovative.
Wisr
We are a proudly purpose-led ASX-listed fintech on a mission to bring people closer to financial wellness and make a real difference in the world, starting right here in Australia. By building products and experiences designed to have a positive impact on the financial health and lives of our customers, we are inching ever-closer to achieving our purpose. We offer smarter, fairer loans that help people kick their goals sooner. Wisr App, awarded Winner of WeMoney's 2024 'Best Mobile Experience', makes loan self-service easy and offers free financial wellness tools including credit scores, round ups, money hacks and more. The better we do this, the more positive change and impact we can have on our customers.
Mastercard
Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. We work to connect and power an inclusive digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential.
Mable
Mable connect Australians looking for disability and aged care support to independent support workers. Mable is where people go to provide and receive the kind of support they want, enjoying more choice, control and flexibility. Mable are Australia’s largest and most diverse community of independent support workers, and have provided over 13 million hours of support on Mable so everyone can live their kind of independence.
Cashrewards
Cashrewards is the market leader in the cashback category, providing over 2 million members with awesome cashback deals, coupons and discounts on 2000+ of the world’s biggest brands. To date, the relationships fostered between members and retailers have driven $2.5 billion in sales and returned over $110 million in cash to their members. Along the way, we’ve donated more than $1 million to the Starlight Foundation, helping bring joy to more than 30,000 sick children and their families.
Find companies that match your values

Citizenship and ways of working

Here are a few things you might expect if you’re working as part of a team that values citizenship:
  • Partnerships with local/global non-profit organisations
  • Volunteer days and fundraising initiatives for charitable causes
  • Sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact
  • Advocacy and thought leadership on important societal issues
  • Diversity, equity and inclusion programs to expand access and opportunity
  • Ethical decision-making frameworks and accountability measures.

Interview questions to ask about citizenship

Want to know if the team you’re talking to cares about citizenship? These interview questions can get you started.
  • What are some of the social and environmental causes that your organisation champions?
  • How does your commitment to making a positive impact factor into strategic business decisions?
  • How does the company measure its social and environmental impact?

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