La Trobe Financial
(29 reviews)
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Working at La Trobe Financial
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Work/Life balance
3.2(29 ratings)
Career development
3.2(29 ratings)
Benefits & perks
3.1(29 ratings)
Management
2.9(29 ratings)
Working environment
3.0(29 ratings)
Diversity & equal opportunity
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5.0
Manager
Apr 2026Melbourne VIC 30003 to 4 years in the role, current employee
What a great place to work!
The good thingsA great workplace with amazing people and positive culture. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, grow and develop your career, and hard work is recognised. You are supported by colleagues and leaders and you feel valued and part of a team.
The challengesCannot think of any areas that need improving
5.0
EGM - Head of Statutoy Reporting
Apr 2026Sydney NSW 2000Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
Great company, very professional and inclusive culture
The good thingsThe interview process was very well structured, very positive and I was kept in the loop throughout. I had 2 alternative offers but chose La Trobe as I got the best feeling during the process and engagement.
The challengesOnly 1 week into the role all my experiences have been positive
Thank you for your thoughtful feedbackWe’re pleased to hear you had such a positive experience during the recruitment process and that your first week has been equally encouraging. We appreciate you choosing La Trobe Financial and look forward to supporting you as you settle into the role.
9d ago
1.0
Private Wealth
Feb 2026Melbourne VIC 30001 to 2 years in the role, former employee
Avoid at all costs.
The good thingsResigning from the role.
The challengesIndividuals with little to no experience have been elevated into leadership roles. Incredibly manual processing and outdated system. Terrible ergonomics within the office. A lot of favoritism and arbitrary decision making. If you want to work for a firm that is stuck in the 80s then this place will be for you.
1 person found this helpful
Thank you for sharing your feedbackWe’re sorry to hear your experience wasn’t what you had hoped for, and your comments have been noted. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavours.
30d+ ago
2.0
Infrastructure Support Officer
Dec 2025Melbourne VIC 30002 to 3 years in the role, former employee
Don't work here unless you are desperate for a job!
The good things- Nice office
- Perks such as birthday leave.
- Decent pay for the job role.
The challenges- No career progression or opportunity to further skills
- Leadership team and managers act purely on favoritism
- Lack of Recognition: Failure to acknowledge or reward employees' hard work and accomplishments makes staff feel undervalued and disengaged.
- Praising or expecting employees to work excessively long hours
- Poor physical work environment (42 inch TV's at every desk that were used as computer "monitors" because the CEO thought they looked cool to office visitors - who cares about the health and wellbeing of the employees?)
1 person found this helpful
Thank you for your feedbackWe’re sorry to hear about your experience. At La Trobe Financial, we strive to provide a supportive workplace and value insights that help us improve. Your comments on career progression, recognition, and the work environment are noted and will be reviewed.
30d+ ago
5.0
Digital Marketing Manager
Nov 2025Melbourne VIC 30002 to 3 years in the role, current employee
Great people, great location, and genuine work flexibility
The good thingsThe people here make work enjoyable, everyone is approachable, collaborative, and easy to get along with. The building is in a great location with excellent amenities, and the flexible working arrangements, including birthday leave, are great. It’s a place where people are trusted, supported, and encouraged to thrive. The overall culture is inclusive and energising.
The challengesNo major negatives to call out, any small challenges are part of the usual day-to-day and handled well.
Thank you for sharing such wonderful feedbackWe’re delighted to hear you enjoy the collaborative culture, flexible work arrangements, and the supportive environment we strive to create. It’s great to know these initiatives are making a positive impact.
30d+ ago
5.0
Asset Management Officer
Oct 2025Melbourne VIC 3000Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
Absolutely love it here! Everything from the people, the culture, the location, I feel really lucky!
The good thingsThe people, the culture, and the work I do.
The challengesI have to think long and hard about this one, I mean I'm still fairly new so I'm yet to be exposed to all aspects of the company, but maybe the office space, sometimes the floor can feel a little tight at times.
Really appreciate you sharing this! It’s great to hear you’re enjoying the team, culture, and your role. Thanks also for pointing out the office space — feedback like this helps us keep improving.
30d+ ago
1.0
Governance
Sep 2025All Melbourne VIC5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
Poor leadership and work culture
The good thingsGood location to train station, a lot of nice restaurants around, fancy building outside look, flexible working hours and hybrid working arrangements, parental leave, bday leave, purchased leave
The challengesLeadership team purely act on their favoritism, undervalue self-motivated and people who are willing to thrive and work extra miles. There is no consistency, transparency and fairness for pay review. Gender pay gap and large pay gap exist within same level of role. The more capability you have, the more they will force you to do, while others can have more pay rise with minimal workload only because they are personally close with the management. The issues are across multiple departments and become more common in this whole place. The culture of this company has absolutely changed over the years and now turned into a place that good people all leave, super high turnover staff rate says a lot.
If you are okay with all those, you can join.
4 people found this helpful
Thanks for your feedbackWe're glad you’ve valued the flexibility and benefits. We take concerns around leadership, equity, and culture seriously and we will take them on board as we continue to improve our workplace environment.
30d+ ago
5.0
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Sep 2025Melbourne VIC 3000Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
4 weeks in, going great!
The good thingsI'm 4 weeks in and the experience thus far has been great. Very supportive team and environment. Highly engaged senior leadership team. Organisation is very supportive of its people, their wellbeing and their development.
The challengesI haven't yet encountered any negatives.
Thanks for sharing your experienceWe’re thrilled to hear your first few weeks have been so positive. It’s great to know the team and leadership have made you feel supported and welcomed. Looking forward to seeing your journey unfold!
30d+ ago
5.0
People & Marketing
Aug 2025Melbourne VIC 3000Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
It has been a great start and I'm looking forward to a long and rewarding career here.
The good thingsMy role, meeting great people and the culture. La Trobe Financial has a clear direction. They are bold and ambitious, and their commitment and purpose cascades through to clients and employees.
The challengesNo significant challenges to note.
Thank you for your kind wordsWe're glad to hear you're enjoying your role and connecting with our culture and purpose. It's great to know you're feeling supported and inspired by our direction. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to your continued success with us.
30d+ ago
1.0
Senior Client Partnerships Manager
Jul 2025Sydney NSW 20007 to 8 years in the role, former employee
Toxic culture, high staff turnover, look elsewhere unless you really need a job
The good thingsNone as the company has completely lost its' culture, while chasing profit at any cost. A good place to get some experience and then look for a better employer.
The challengesVery high staff turnover, toxic environment with no real direction. Employees elevated to management positions with little or no prior experience, however "yes people" are likely to do okay. Poor to average pay and a micro management mentality now prevails. Senior managers seem to have little or no experience outside the company.
4 people found this helpful
Thank you for your feedbackWe’re sorry to hear your experience didn’t meet expectations. We take all feedback seriously and are always looking for ways to improve.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Wishing you all the best.
30d+ ago
2.0
Credit
May 2025Melbourne VIC 30006 to 7 years in the role, current employee
Don’t work here!
They hire people too quickly without proper due diligence.
As long as you’re friends with senior management you’ll get away with everything.
No system in place for support when there’s high volumes. Philosophy is simply ‘get it done’ and always expected to operate like robots at all times. An American working culture in an Australian company located in Australia. 0 focus on work life balance.
The good thingsThe office is nice, there’s some snacks around
The challengesDon’t work here!
They hire people too quickly without proper due diligence.
As long as you’re friends with senior management you’ll get away with everything.
No system in place for support when there’s high volumes. Philosophy is simply ‘get it done’ and always expected to operate like robot.
7 people found this helpful
1.0
Administration Role
Feb 2024Melbourne VIC 30001 to 2 years in the role
Avoid. Toxic culture with no flexibility and outdated ways of thinking.
The good thingsBuilding was beautiful, great view and location
The challengesAn extremely toxic environment with no flexibility in working arrangements. Old fashioned ways of thinking and working with values that have not grown with the size and needs of the company. A small HR department with no formal training which has a total lack of confidentiality and professionalism. Very large turnover of staff. CEO and Exec team all expect and encourage long working hours. No diversity in Exec team.
14 people found this helpful
1.0
Administration Officer
Sep 20211 to 2 years in the role, former employee
It wasn’t a positive experience
The good thingsThe building is beautiful
The challengesNo progression
Misleading management
Lack of transparency
No flexibility
No bonus no perks
Extensive hours
Work overload
11 people found this helpful
5.0
Credit / Collections
Sep 20213 to 4 years in the role
A terrific company to work for with values that grow on you.
The good thingsThe culture prioritises people, making a difference to others and service to customers - I found this to be the most satisfying aspect. There is a great sense of team, and the organisation does a wonderful job caring for staff.
The challengesNone identified of significance
1 person found this helpful
1.0
Administration Role
Apr 2021former employee
good company, good culture just not Sydney office, lack of direction in lending team.
The good thingsBirthday cake and Birthday holiday.
good pay
Team leaders really good
The challengesExpected to attend meetings outside hours no pay or time off in Lieu.
Executive Management lacking skills to lead staff.
4 people found this helpful
2.0
Administration Officer
Feb 20213 to 4 years in the role, former employee
Admin officer
The good thingsGreat people and team
The challengesHigh pressure and extreme, unrealistic expectations
4 people found this helpful
3.0
Administration Role
Nov 20191 to 2 years in the role, former employee
Beautiful building
The good thingsCompanies policies to help clients buy a home
The challengesGetting in a volatile team.
4.0
Internal Auditor
May 2019current employee
Good working environment
The good thingsExecutive team is easy to deal with and other staff are friendly.
The challengesGetting a pay raise
1 person found this helpful
1.0
Assistant
May 2019Enjoyed some of the work but not a nice group of people to work for.
The good thingsNice office building and location.
The challengesAppropriate training not provided and management not much help when trying to work together and suggest ways to solve problems.
4 people found this helpful
3.0
Sales
May 20191 to 2 years in the role, former employee
Great work place
The good thingsThe people you work with make the job as do the perks! If you believe in the products and the company then you’ll be satisfied.
The challengesManagement gave generally been there forever with no formal management skills. Performance reviews are only completed when requested. A lot of wrong ppl in roles therefore blocking careeer progression opportunities for others.
3 people found this helpful
5.0
Residential Credit Analyst
Aug 20183 to 4 years in the role, former employee
Work hard, get rewarded
The good thingsPlenty of opportunity for career development due to the companies growth if you work hard. Great culture and is a company that really cares about their clients (no pushy sales tricks).
The challengesVery busy, nature of the work can be high pressure due to clients needs however the company constantly reviewed and restructured to support staff.
1.0
Settlements Officer
Feb 2018Very poor managment and dont care about their staff or
The good thingsNice office and facilities
The challengesPoor managment of staff and internel conflicts
5 people found this helpful
2.0
Administration Officer
Dec 2017Tough culture with no qualified HR department for employee support
The good thingsGreat work colleagues
The challengesCommunicating with Management
3 people found this helpful
5.0
Manager Insurance Desk
Aug 2017A loverly place to work
The good thingsFamily owned business
The challengesGetting to know everyone was a challenge but so very worth it
5.0
IT Engineer
Feb 20175 to 6 years in the role, former employee
Absolutely amazing place to work at the People & Culture made this job great. Everyone is there to help you grow, and to help guide you to where you want your career to go.
The good thingsGreat work-life balance and an amazing culture, Great people and a fantastic work environment. Work hard and get rewarded.
The challengesNone, it was a great experience and I am glad I work here
5.0
Adviser Support Officer
Feb 20163 to 4 years in the role, former employee
Fantastic experience. Love everyone there. Found that the company is one big family. Has learnt a lot and given many opporunties to grow.
The good thingsPeople are fantastic. Everyone is friendly and always offer to help. Provides support on everything. Excellent management. Adjust your role to suit your needs. Fantastic opportunities within the company.
The challengesThere are many challenges, however with the support everyone provides. I was always able to deliver and improve my skills. It was very satisfying.
5.0
Accounts Payable / Payroll Officer
Feb 20163 to 4 years in the role, former employee
Great place to work.
The good thingsGreat people to work with, good bosses and flexible hours.
The challengesBalancing priorities.
3.0
Commercial Credit Analyst
Feb 2016Over worked under appreciated.
The good thingsThe people in the team that I worked in, were great.
The challengesConstant management restructures and a lack of progression opportunities. You are expected to work overtime regularly to maintain service levels for no extra pay and attend meetings outside of working hours. Too many office politics.
3 people found this helpful
4.0
Senior - Asset Management
Sep 20157 to 8 years in the role, current employee
Educational
The good thingsGreat staff
The challengesHighly regulated industry
1 person found this helpful
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