People & Employment

Working at GWA

Why work at GWA?

At GWA, we’re about more than just bathrooms and kitchens, we’re about creating spaces that truly make life better. For over 80 years, our innovative and purpose-built products have enhanced everyday living, delivering functionality, style, and sustainability to homes around the world.

Our people-first mindset drives everything we do. Whether you’re designing products, collaborating with customers, or supporting teams behind the scenes, at GWA you’ll be part of a passionate group united by one vision: to lead the way in extraordinary water experiences.

Our Culture: Great People, Great Brands, Making Life Better

Joining GWA means becoming part of a culture that celebrates collaboration, customer focus, and care for one another. Our Cultural Pillars guide our daily actions and bring our purpose to life:

  • We Are One Team: Together, we embrace challenges, adapt to change, and take pride in our shared success.
  • We Are Customer Focused: From bold designs to tailored solutions, we put customers at the heart of everything we do.
  • We Care for Each Other: Safety, respect, and recognition are at the core of how we work and support one another every day.

We celebrate our people through the Making Life Better Awards, where employees nominate peers who go above and beyond. Monthly winners receive company-wide recognition and a reward. Our Annual Rewards Program honours excellence in Customer First, Profitable Volume Growth, Safety, Sales Support, and includes the prestigious CEO Award.

Opportunities to Grow

At GWA, growth is always on the agenda, both personal and professional. We offer a wide range of learning and development programs to empower you every day.

  • Accelerate: For senior leaders, includes 360-degree feedback, coaching, workshops, and cross-functional projects.
  • Align: A 12-month program for frontline managers with virtual modules and group coaching.
  • Activate: A 6-month program for warehouse supervisors focused on leadership and operational skills.
  • Aspire: Open to all employees, with courses like Personal Productivity, Courageous Conversations, and Commercial Fundamentals.
  • TAP (Training & Accreditation Program): For customer experience teams, with training focused on People, Process, and Product.

Making a Difference Beyond Work

We believe in creating positive impact beyond our business by partnering with organisations that share our values. Our global partnership with Habitat for Humanity supports sustainable housing through in-kind donations, volunteering, and support of future training programs. In Australia, we proudly support the Property Industry Foundation (PIF), contributing to housing projects through in-kind donations. Our Culture Council plays a vital role in coordinating initiatives that matter to our people, championing causes such as breast cancer awareness through Pink Ribbon Month and men’s health via Movember, with GWA matching employee donations to amplify our collective impact.

Perks That Make Life Better

We believe in looking after our people, because when people thrive, we all succeed. That’s why we offer a range of perks designed to make life better, both inside and outside of work.

  • Wellbeing Support: All employees have access to Sonder, our comprehensive wellbeing app that offers 24/7 support to help you feel your best.
  • Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy special savings on our products and through our Great Rewards program, which provides discounts on everyday essentials.
  • Financial Benefits: We offer sales incentives, regular pay reviews, and short-term incentive programs to recognise and reward your hard work.
  • Lifestyle Perks: Depending on our team members location, they’ll have access to deals on health insurance, paid parental leave, novated leasing, gym memberships, and travel discounts, plus more, all tailored to make life a little easier.