Data, Automation & Ai Practice Lead

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Introduction:
About us.

A unique life requires a unique bank.

Defence Bank is a member-owned bank that has been proudly serving the Defence Community for 50 years. With 26 branches across Australia and our award-winning app, Defence Bank is where our members need us – anywhere, anytime.

The bank provides financial products and services to the Australian Defence Force and its unique community, reinvesting profits for the benefit of our members. We are a leader in our sector and our people led, technology enabled environment, celebrates the individual talents, personalities, interests and needs of our people.

Winner of the Best Reward & Recognition program 2024 and a finalist for Employer of Choice 2024, it is not only our employees who think our bank is truly one of the best places to work.

Description:
The opportunity.

Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, you’ll lead the development of Defence Bank’s data and AI strategies, establishing dedicated Data Governance and AI functions. This role is key to ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data—enabling smarter automation, stronger compliance, and more impactful decision-making across the organisation. Your leadership will empower our people to confidently adopt and embed AI into their daily work, unlocking new efficiencies and enhancing how we serve our members.

Your key responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

Oversee the development, implementation and refinement of Defence Bank’s data and artificial intelligence strategies
Support Defence Bank’s service delivery, staff support and efficiency objectives through the development and deployment of fit for purpose Automation and AI capability underpinned by the availability of high-quality data
Effective delivery of services and advice on all data and artificial intelligence related matters, to ensure that high-quality, innovative, strategic, and operational initiatives are introduced to enhance the Bank’s ability to achieve its strategic outcomes
Oversee the establishment and function of Defence Bank’s Data Governance Office and AI Governance Office
Oversee the integration of data platforms and tools to enhance data accessibility and usability
Provide the architecture and application estate that will allow Defence Bank to easily take advantage of both shifting market trends and regulatory demands
Contribute to the development of advanced analytics capabilities to extract actionable insights from data
Provide relevant, timely and comprehensive reporting to Defence Bank’s Executive Team, Board Committees and Board

Skills and Experiences:
About You

Ideally, you are a strategic and experienced data leader with a strong track record in highly regulated, APRA-regulated environments. With a bachelor’s degree in computer or data science and advanced qualifications - such as a master’s degree in data or AI - you bring deep technical expertise and domain certifications. You’ve led data functions in complex, matrixed organisations, driving governance, innovation, and compliance while enabling data-driven decision-making at scale

We count on you. And you can count on us.

We have a great range of employee benefits including:
Savings and discounts across our range of products and services.
Innovative Work-Life fit program
A generous annual corporate wardrobe allowance.
Access to our internal "reward and recognition" platform - vouchers, discounts, e-cards and much more!

We have a great range of employee benefits including:
Savings and discounts across our range of products and services.
Additional days of paid leave await a successful candidate.
A generous annual corporate wardrobe allowance.
Access to our internal "reward and recognition" platform - vouchers, discounts, e-cards and much more!

Interested? We'd like to hear from you. Click to apply.

Defence Bank is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and seek to have a team that reflects our diverse community. We encourage anyone interested in our role and a career at Defence Bank to apply.

All successful candidates will be required to complete employment checks prior to an offer of employment.

Whilst we value and appreciate the time and effort you made to apply for this position, only short-listed applicants with Australian Working Rights will be contacted to discuss their application.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may close at any time once a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly.