Closing date: 19 February

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.

We are embarking on a significant transformation of our risk function to build a more resilient and future-focused bank.

As our Head of Group Operational Risk, you will be at the heart of this change, shaping our strategy and uplifting our capabilities for enduring success.

As a key leader in our second line of defence (2LoD), you will join Group Risk, a team of experts committed to delivering strong risk management outcomes. We are evolving to enable stronger, more balanced risk decisions through robust, data-driven oversight and challenge of the business. This is your opportunity to embed contemporary best practice, champion our risk culture aspirations, and make a tangible impact on the Bank's future.

Your Impact: Driving a Stronger Risk Future

As the Head of Group Operational Risk, you will be a change agent, responsible for leading a critical function and driving a proactive risk posture. You will:

• Evolve Risk Strategy
• Provide Robust Oversight & Challenge
• Uplift Capability & Culture
• Champion Data-Driven Insights
• Strengthen Organisational Resilience

Position description:  Head of Group Operational Risk Position Description.docx

This is a permanent position based out of our Melbourne, Bendigo, Adelaide or Sydney offices.

We offer flexible work options that put our people first, working in a hybrid model model with a minimum local Head Office attendance requirement determined by your Leader and that balances connection and collaboration with the rhythm that works for you.

What you’ll bring to the role

To succeed in this pivotal role, you are a forward-thinking leader who knows what 'good' looks like. We are looking for:

• Proven NFR Expertise: Deep non-financial risk knowledge with proven application within the Banking and Finance Industry and the ability to evidence and implement contemporary best practices.
• Transformational Leadership: Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of building high-performing teams, driving cultural change, and leading through transformation. You ignite potential, elevate performance, and deliver a compelling vision.
• Strategic & Curious Mindset: A curious and collaborative leader, committed to coaching and uplifting capability, not just within your team but across the entire business.
• Technology and Data Acumen: A strategic appreciation for the role of technology, data analytics, and risk management systems in modern risk management.
• Influential Stakeholder Engagement: Highly effective engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and drive change at all levels of the organisation.
• Resilience and Change Experience: Extensive experience in organisational resilience and business continuity, with a strong understanding of guiding risk in change.

So, why work for us?

Want big impact that matters? Here, you’ll know your work directly benefits the customers and communities we all serve.

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

• Flexibility means different things for different people. Whether it’s hybrid work, flexible hours, a compressed work week, job-sharing or something different, our flexible work options are designed to put people first
• Health and wellbeing support, including discounted gym memberships, private health insurance options, and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family members
• Opportunities to take your learning to the next level through our corporate university ‘BEN U’ or at an external provider of your choice

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?

Research suggests 60% of women and underrepresented groups might stop here, even after getting as far as drafting an application. We believe that diversity makes every team stronger, so even if you don’t tick every box we still want to see your application!

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

Now’s the time to set your sights even higher – on the future you and the future career you deserve.