Lead transformative technology strategy to deliver secure, scalable and innovative member-focused solutions as our next Executive General Manager - Technology. 

Why join us?

• We’re all about helping our members make the most of their money. And while they go after their goals, you can too. 
• Unleash your potential and build a career to be proud of through excellent training and development opportunities.
• Balance your work between in-person days at our purpose-built hubs and working from home.
• In the office, enjoy end of trip facilities, a yoga and multi-faith room, parent and carer rooms, quiet rooms, BrewHub coffee facilities, and collaborative team spaces.

About the role

We’re all about helping our members make the most of their money. And while they go after their goals, you can too. As our Executive General Manager - Technology, you will be responsible for setting the technology strategy, ensuring Australian Retirement Trust (ART) can deliver products and services to members. The role will ensure that the technology infrastructure is secure, resilient, stable, scalable and embraces new technologies to optimise delivery to ART's members.

In addition to the below accountabilities, leadership qualities and behaviours aligned to ART’s values of ‘courage’, ‘empathy’, ‘excellence’ are to be demonstrated while performing this role.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive technology strategy and roadmap that aligns with ART's purpose.
• Foster a culture of innovation, and continuous improvement, staying abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to support ART's growth ambitions and delivery to members.
• Work closely with business leaders to understand business needs and ensure technology solutions are stable and support ART's activities.
• Oversee technology ensuring secure, resilient stable systems that are scalable and embrace new technologies.
• Inspire and lead high-performing teams by fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture, driving engagement, and ensuring alignment with ART’s strategic objectives including software development, Architecture, Security and Operational teams.
• Ensure comprehensive risk management strategies are developed, implemented, and continuously monitored to mitigate organisational risks, aligning with ART’s overall risk appetite and regulatory requirements for technology practices and initiatives.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and management of budgets, ensuring alignment with organisational financial goals and efficient allocation of resources.

This role is permanent opportunity. Preferably you would be based in Brisbane, but we are open to applicants in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne. 

About you

It goes without saying you'll be a great communicator with top notch interpersonal skills. We'll also expect you to pick up problems and come up with quick, creative ways to solve them. It's quite likely you tick some of the following boxes too:  

• Extensive experience in a senior technology leadership role preferably in a large, complex organisation.
• Proven innovator with a history of successful technology strategy and implementation experience
• Tertiary qualifications in Technology or related field
• Deep expertise in software development, IT Operations, Infrastructure management, Information Security and IT architecture
• Strategic thinker with the ability to drive execution
• Proven experience in project and risk management

Apply online now

Everyone is welcome to apply. We value diverse thinking, cultures, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities. Awaken your career at Australian Retirement Trust and apply now. Applications close Wednesday 27 November 2024 

We don’t want to leave you with a monstrous wait. So, you’ll hear from us after the closing date to find out whether you’ve made it through to the next round or not. Being fair and up-front is important to us – and recruitment is no different. It’s why we're part of the Circle Back Initiative.

Eligibility

This role is only open to current Australian Retirement Trust employees, temps and contractors. If that's you, we'd love to hear from you.  

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