Support

Caring and supportive coworkers

You might be drawn to warm, tight-knit environments where people naturally look after one another. In these workplaces, team members tend to celebrate successes together and step up during challenging times. The culture typically centres around genuine collaboration and camaraderie, with regular opportunities for meaningful connection. Work flows through shared efforts, creating an atmosphere where supporting colleagues becomes a natural part of daily operations.

Companies that care about support

Afterpay Afterpay is an Australian financial technology company best known for its buy now, pay later service. Founded seven years ago in Sydney, Australia, Afterpay has millions of active customers globally and is offered at the world’s best retailers around the world including Anthropologie, Revolve, DSW, GOAT, Finish Line, Levi’s, Mac Cosmetics, Ray-Ban and many others. Afterpay is on a mission to power an economy in which everyone wins.

Optus Optus is one of the largest telecommunications companies in Australia, providing mobile, telephone, internet, satellite, entertainment and business network services to more than 10 million customers each day. More than just a telco, Optus offers exclusive premium entertainment and sport content across a range or platforms, and also has a commitment to building better connected communities with a sustainable future in mind.

NAB NAB are one of Australia's leading providers of financial services. We exist to serve our customers and help our communities prosper. We’re focused on what matters most and here to support you with your banking needs in any way we can. We’re open for business.

Finder Finder is Australia’s most-visited financial comparison website. It provides clear and simple comparisons for a wide range of products and services including credit cards, home loans, health insurance, utilities, mobile plans and more. We operate in over 35 countries and has over 4 million visitors to the website each month, as well as over 400,000 app users.

BBC The BBC is the world’s leading public service broadcaster. We’re impartial and independent, and every day we create distinctive, world-class programmes and content which inform, educate and entertain millions of people in the UK and around the world.

ubank ubank has been helping everyday Australians get the most of their banking since 2008, when they entered the market as Australia’s first homegrown digital bank. Think of ubank as your daily money companion. One that brings together the ability to see your money in one place, with smart features and real-time insights designed to help you get ahead.

McDonald's McDonald’s is the world’s leading global foodservice retailer with over 37,000 locations in over 100 countries. McDonald’s Australia is the largest quick service restaurant operation in the country. Fondly known as "Macca's", we're been a household name in Australia for over 50 years. We believe that customers are the heart and soul of everything we do and make it our mission to make every moment count!

PKF Melbourne Established in 1962, PKF Melbourne is a full service accounting firm, offering experienced and expert advice to private business, professional and individual clients. We are set apart by our commitment to developing and maintaining strong, personal relationships with our clients’ key decision makers and principals. For our clients this translates to accessible and knowledgeable senior staff and partners, able to provide prompt and reliable advice. Everything we do, we do to help our clients get closer to their goals.

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Support and ways of working

Here are a few things you might expect if you’re working as part of a team that values support:

Mentorship program to support new hires and junior team members
Frequent team lunches, celebrations and social outings
Open-door policy that encourages transparent communication
Peer recognition program to celebrate achievements and contributions
Team-based goal setting and problem-solving sessions
Wellness initiatives like group fitness classes or mindfulness sessions
Volunteer days where the team supports local community causes.

Interview questions to ask about support

Want to know if the team you’re talking to cares about support? These interview questions can get you started.

What types of team-building activities or social gatherings do you organise?
How do you make sure new starters are onboarded?
Can you share a recent example of how the team works to support each other?

Frequently asked questions