Culture at Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA)

It's all excellent!

My team's culture is good but it is probably a better team than most

The culture is very supportive, accepting, and generous. The hierarchy and number of sign-offs occasionally causes bottlenecks, but from a personal perspective, people are very professional and respectful. There is a range of socialising appetites, but people are very friendly.

In office: very flat organisational structure, teamwork and collaboration is considered normal. Often there is limited time for social activities in my specific team, however there are many organisation-wide, department-wide social events.

The organisation is very flat line. I feel that I can approach anyone and have a conversation with them about anything. There is also significant emphasis of creating meaningful connections within the graduate cohort. This includes a buddy program with a grad from the previous year as well as organising for graduates to meet from across the 3 office locations.

The culture is very inclusive and supportive. It is a safe space to ask questions and learn. Teamwork and collaboration is key in this organisation. Socialising is encouraged and social activities are planned for employees.

Great culture! lots of social events and team building events

Good level of socialisation and team working and learning and development Very hierarchical and not much face to face with senior people

In the office, the culture is really great. Team members are very supportive and caring for the personal wellbeing of others, and professional development is strongly encouraged. There is a great culture of 'jumping in' and helping others out. I would say there is a flat structure at APRA, and the C-suite executives and Board members at APRA are very genuine and down-to-earth. They take the time to get to know people at APRA, and care for people's wellbeing. There is great cooperation and teamwork to support everyone in getting the job done for everyday Australians. Outside the office, there are great socialising and networking opportunities where you can talk to people outside your line of work, and as well with high-up APRA executives. There is also a large I&D focus at APRA, where everyone is encouraged to be their authentic selves.

Socialising has changed since COVID-19. Cooperation and teamwork between teams and branches are very satisfactory and sharing of knowledge is encouraged. Structure and hierarchy are clear at the managerial level, however at times it can inhibit growth or transparency is not trickled down to analysts.

Firstly, there's a strong emphasis on not being stretched too thin - late night emails and work is somewhat frowned upon. I often find myself working with colleagues who are have decades of experience, and do so while feeling comfortable and valued.