Head of Technology, Wealth

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Create your best future and join Westpac as a Head of Technology, Wealth What's the role? This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of Westpac’s Wealth business through technology.

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Create your best future and join Westpac as a Head of Technology, Wealth

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of Westpac’s Wealth business through technology.

As Head of Technology, Wealth, you'll be the senior technology leader responsible for setting the strategic direction for technology across Wealth. Reporting into the CIO, Business & Wealth, you'll partner with executive business leaders, including CEO, BT Financial Group, to translate ambitious business outcomes into a long term technology vision that accelerates growth, strengthens customer value and positions Wealth for the future.

Based in Sydney, Gadigal Country, you'll lead technology strategy, architecture, engineering and transformation across the Wealth portfolio while influencing investment priorities, modernisation initiatives and technology decisions that have lasting impact across the organisation.

This role requires a leader who can confidently operate at Executive and Board level, balancing strategic vision with disciplined execution. You'll champion modern engineering practices, foster a culture of innovation and accountability, and build the technology foundations that enable Wealth to move faster, operate smarter and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

  • Experience leading high-performing technology teams within complex regulated environments, with a very strong preference for Wealth Management experience
  • Proven ability to develop and execute technology strategies that align technology investment with long term business outcomes.
  • Executive presence and the ability to influence, challenge and partner with senior executives, boards members, governance forums and strategic stakeholders.
  • Experience leading large scale technology transformation, modernisation and simplification initiatives within complex environments.
  • A strong track record building high performing engineering organisations/businesses and championing modern engineering practices, automation, platform thinking and technology excellence.
  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance investment, risk, customer outcomes and long-term strategic value.
Our Promise to You
We’re obsessed with becoming our customers' #1 banking partner for life and we’re looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that goal. In return, we’re committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are just a few of the ways we’re already doing that:
  • Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands, including generous employee-only mortgage rates!
  • Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance, and a variety of leave options including Culture, Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave. 
  • Tailored learning and development opportunities to help your grow your career within the bank. 
  • Lots of opportunities to ‘give back’ to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives.
Create your future today
To get started, simply click on the APPLY or APPLY NOW button
 
We’re all about creating a supportive and inclusive community. We welcome everyone – no matter your age, gender, background, or abilities. We also provide additional support to welcome our veterans, Indigenous Australians and neurodiverse community.
 
If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, you can find more information and contact details on our FAQs and how to contact us page, under the ‘Diversity, sustainability and flexibility’ section.
 
We may close this job advertisement earlier than the advertised closing date if suitable candidates are identified. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Sydney, Australia
On-site at the office
Who can apply
AU

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Posted
September 23, 2026
First seen
September 25, 2026
Last seen
September 26, 2026

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Westpac Banking CorporationHead of Technology, Wealth