“It begins at Bendigo Bank”

We’ve never been ‘just a bank’. Just like you should never be ‘just an employee’. We’re united in our belief that in banking, better can be bigger, and together we’re making it happen.

It starts here. With Bendigo Bank… and you.

About the opportunity

If you’re a senior technical leader who wants influence without layers of bureaucracy, this role offers something different.  As Chief Engineer of our Product and Customer Platforms portfolio, you’ll help define how engineering works across Bendigo Bank.

The Chief Engineer is a senior technical authority working across the organisation to elevate engineering excellence, guide strategic technical decisions, and mentor our most experienced technologists.

You will operate at the intersection of architecture, engineering, product, and security. Influencing direction rather than managing teams. Helping ensure we deliver resilient, secure, and modern software that delights our customers.

You’ll play a meaningful role in shaping how software engineering evolves at Bendigo Bank as we better leverage technology to feed into the prosperity of our customers and communities.

In this role you’ll get to…

• Influence platform and system evolution.
• Contribute to engineering capability uplift across the organisation.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance during complex delivery challenges.
• Mentor senior engineers and technical leaders.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams (product, design, operations) to ensure a seamless connection between technology solutions and business objectives. 
• Help shape how engineering operates within a regulated environment.

What you’ll bring to the role

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Extensive and demonstrated experience as a hands-on technologist leveraging modern software engineering techniques in complex environments.
• Strong software engineering foundations and systems design capability.
• Comfort operating at all zoom levels across multiple technology stacks and platforms.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and align technical outcomes to business goals.

So, why work with us? 

Technology at Bendigo Bank plays a direct role in improving financial outcomes for customers and communities across Australia. You’ll be working on meaningful systems with visible impact.

Compared to larger institutions, you’ll have:

• Broader technical influence
• Closer proximity to decision making
• Opportunity to shape engineering culture
• Real visibility of outcomes

So, why work with us?

• Want big impact that matters? Here, you’ll know your work directly benefits the customers and communities we all serve.
• Want to be more than just a number? Join a team that truly values you – and that gets more and more diverse every day.
• Want career opportunity AND flexibility? Achieve both here, where we know that balance and progression go hand in hand.

You’ll also get access to a great range of benefits, including:

• Hybrid work? Flexible hours? A compressed work week? Our flexible work options are designed to suit your life.  We offer flexible work options that put our people first.
• Health and well-being support, including discounted gym memberships, private health insurance options, and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family members.
• Take your learning to the next level through opportunities like our corporate university ‘BEN U’ or at an external provider of your choice.

We’re making better, bigger. And we’ll get there with you

Could you be our newest team member? Now’s the time to set your sights even higher – on the future you and the future career you deserve.  Please note shortlisting and interviews may take place prior to the advertised close date, so don't delay apply now!

We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success and we actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity of thought to our business. We support candidate requests for adjustment to accommodate an illness, injury, or disability to equitably participate in the selection process.

Still in two minds?  

Not quite ticking every box? Throw your hat in the ring anyway! We thrive on diversity and inclusion, and we wholeheartedly encourage you to step up and shine. Let us be the judge of your qualifications for this role - you just might surprise yourself!

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