Sydney, Australia
American Express’ Australian headquarters are located on the edge of Sydney’s newest waterside precinct, Barangaroo. Set amongst some of the city’s best restaurants, bars and cafes, the Shelley St building is a short 2-minute walk from major public transport links including Wynard Station and Barangaroo Wharf. With state-of-the-art facilities and an open plan design, the office space encourages collaboration between colleagues while allowing for flexible working practices.
Benefits, perks and amenities*
We're committed to backing our colleagues with programs and benefits that support their holistic well-being at each stage of their career and life. The following benefits may be available to colleagues working in Sydney.
Health
- Discounted Health Insurance
- Free Mental Health Counseling
- Health Check Up and Flu Vaccination
Life
- Paid Time Off
- Up to 20 Weeks for Parental Leave
- Disability Insurance
- Life and Terminal Insurance
Money
- Superannuation
- Deals and Discounts
Onsite Amenities
- Nursing Room
- Café
Amex Flex – Our Enterprise Working Model
We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That’s why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on the role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtual.
We are proud to make our colleagues a priority
American Express has been recognized globally as an employer of choice. Here are some of our recent recognitions that make us most proud:
Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index
Since 2016Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index
Since 2004
Great Place to Work’s Best Companies to Work For
2022, Ranked #8
Forbes The World’s Most Valuable Brands
2020, Ranked #28
Australian Workplace Equality Index Gold Employer
2024
Work 180’s Top Equitable Workplaces For Inclusive Hiring (Large Enterprise)
2024, Ranked #1
Work 180’s Top 101 Workplaces for Women
2024, Ranked #9
*All Company plans, programs, policies, practices and processes may be amended, changed or terminated by the Company at any time without prior notice to, or consent by, participants. This document does not constitute a contract of employment between the Company and any individual, or an obligation by the Company to maintain any particular benefit plan program, practice, policy or process. Some of the benefit offerings listed may have associated costs and/or eligibility requirements and may vary by market.
American Express acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and meet each day, throughout Australia. We acknowledge Gadigal of the Eora Nation, whose ancestral lands and waters are where the American Express Australia headquarters now stand. American Express recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respect to the past, present and future Elders and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.