Helping build Australia’s digital future: Google is supporting the talent and creativity of Australians with the Digital Future Initiative, a A$1 billion investment in Australian infrastructure, research and partnerships to help build a strong digital economy, create new opportunities and solve big Australian challenges.

Supporting the growth of Australian businesses: From Darwin to Devonport and Perth to Parramatta, Google is helping Australian businesses grow online and become more resilient with free tools and training.

Promoting Australian culture and communities: A part of the Australian community for more than 20 years, Google enjoys developing technology that supports the people and their passions.

Googlers in Australia: Google Australia started with just one employee in 2002 and has grown to a diverse team of over 2000. Almost half of the Googlers in Australia support our work in engineering, building and testing products that have scaled to the world, including Google Maps which started in Sydney.

HSBC first established operations in Australia in 1965 and was awarded a commercial licence in 1986. Today we are the only universal international bank still operating in Australia since the deregulation of the banking system in the 1980s. Headquartered in Barangaroo, Sydney HSBC employs more than 2,000 people - our people reflect the customers we serve, diverse, multicultural and multilingual.

In Australia we service customers through a network of branches and offices based in metropolitan areas of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.

Principal HSBC Group members in Australia are HSBC Bank Australia Limited and The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited.

KWM was established in 2012 and is the combination of Australia’s oldest and most respected national firm with one of China’s first private partnership law firms. The result is a new breed of a global law firm with a unique international platform and blend of perspectives.

KWM understands the importance of doing business in and out of Asia, as well as the challenges and complexities. From expanding globally or strengthening locally, we draw on our unique East and West insight to provide incisive counsel to clients.

We are also a firm with a conscience and believe we have a responsibility to use our mastery of the law for the lasting prosperity of our clients, people and communities.

Through our work and relationships with colleagues and clients, we see it as crucial that we maintain and strengthen our connections with the major centres around the Asia-Pacific region. 

Our Australian firm and its partners and lawyers have a deep and long-standing connection with Asia, through the firm’s extensive network of offices in the Asia region that form part of our global business.   

Beyond our well-established association in Australia with Indonesian law firm TNB & Partners, we have offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong SAR, Tokyo, Singapore and Bangkok. These colleagues work closely with our local Australian teams in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Perth.  

We work as a united team on prominent cross-border transactions and disputes, and we are strong across our industry sectors of focus: financial institutions; energy, infrastructure and resources; transport; technology; life sciences and healthcare; and consumer markets.  

Together we provide legal and risk advisory services to some of the largest listed and non-listed corporations, governments and public authorities.  

As an Approved Employer under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme program, operated by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, we are at the forefront of fostering international employment opportunities. Our mission extends beyond providing jobs; we aim to offer new opportunities and stable incomes that help individuals achieve their personal and professional goals.

Our company's story is deeply intertwined with Asia, a region rich in talent and ambition. We possess an in-depth understanding and have extensive experience in engaging with a diverse range of nationalities, including talents from China, Taiwan, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, and Vietnam. This vast network not only deepens our insight into Asia's dynamic workforce but also strengthens our ties to these vibrant communities.

Acknowledging the potential for further growth in the PALM scheme program and beyond, we are actively exploring expansion into key Asian and Southeast Asian markets, including Vietnam, Indonesia, China, and South Korea. This strategic move underscores our commitment to enhancing our engagement with Asia, driven by our belief in the enduring benefits of cross-regional collaboration. We envision our role as not merely a conduit for employment but as a bridge between cultures, enriching the socio-economic landscapes of both Australia and the Asian region.

At Whales Regional Workforce, our dedication to nurturing these connections is unwavering. We understand that our long-term engagement with Asia is not only beneficial but vital. Through strategic partnerships and a dedication to cultural integration, we aim to continue as a pivotal force in weaving Asia's talents into the fabric of the Australian workforce landscape.