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

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.
Suncorp
Suncorp is a leading financial services provider in Australia and New Zealand. With a heritage dating back to 1902, we've grown to a top-20 ASX-listed company with over 13,000 employees and 9 million customers. Suncorp operates some of Australia and New Zealand’s most recognised financial services brands including Suncorp Bank, Insurance Australia, Suncorp New Zealand, AAMI, and GIO. Our key products include banking, wealth management, insurance products and superannuation.
SunDrive
SunDrive is a solar technology company based in South Sydney, Australia. They are creating unique solutions to reduce the cost of high-efficiency solar cells, whilst enhancing their performance and sustainability by utilising more abundant materials. We've grown from a small PhD project in a garage to producing some of the most efficient solar cells ever made in the world.
Montu
Montu is one of Australia's leading health tech businesses and a leader in alternative health services. With operations in Australia and Europe, we take a technology-first approach to reshaping the landscape for suppliers, practitioners, pharmacies and patients. We've been recognised by the Deloitte Fast 50 as the fastest growing tech company in Australia for two years running – with revenue growth of over 26,000% and 9,000% – Montu is now the largest business of its kind outside North America.
Domain
Domain Group is a leading Australian property marketplace made up of a portfolio of brands offering property products and solutions to consumers and agents. We're motivated to innovate in the industry and leverage unique data, products and technology to deliver solutions to customers that can only be found on Domain. Our digital and print solutions reach an audience of over 9.6 million Australians in a month.
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.
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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?

Frequently asked questions

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