Closing date: 15 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.

The Procurement department forms part of the Finance Division in 1LOD.   The Supplier Governance team owns the Procurement Framework on behalf of Enterprise Procurement.

As our Head of Supplier Governance & Procurement Risk, you won't just be managing processes; you'll be shaping the future of our procurement landscape, building maturity and resilience from the ground up. This is a senior leadership role where you will own the Procurement Framework, lead a dedicated team, and act as a key advisor to the business

You’ll make an impact by:

• Evolving and embedding our Procurement Standard, ensuring it reflects industry best practice and changing regulatory landscapes (CPS 230, AUSTRAC).
• Championing a culture of excellence by educating and coaching business and procurement teams, empowering them to manage supplier risk effectively.
• Acting as a key strategic advisor for supplier governance, navigating complex queries and strengthening relationships with Sourcing, Risk, and Legal partners.
• Uplifting and leading critical due diligence processes (from financial viability to ESG), ensuring findings are addressed through influential stakeholder engagement.
• Partnering with our Sourcing team to build enterprise-wide supplier relationship management capabilities, leveraging AI to unlock new value.

Position description:  Head of Supplier Governance & Procurement Risk Position Description.docx

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

You're a resilient, solutions-focused leader known for your ability to work collaboratively in a complex environment. You "find the right way" forward by balancing risk and reward, and you actively challenge the status quo to drive meaningful results. You thrive on building relationships and bringing people on a journey of change.

• A significant track record (8+ years) in procurement or supplier governance, ideally within a regulated industry like finance, insurance, or superannuation.
• A history of inspiring and developing teams, particularly in building maturity and fostering a collaborative, outcomes-focused culture.
• Expertise in best-in-class supplier governance, with proven experience leading regulatory transformation projects to tight deadlines.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, tailor your message, and strengthen relationships at all levels.
• A creative and critical thinking mindset, with a degree in a commercial discipline (Business, Finance, Law) being highly regarded.

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.