“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

At Bendigo Bank, we are committed to being Australia's bank of choice. As we accelerate our digital transformation, securing the software that powers our customer experiences is paramount. We are looking for a passionate and experienced leader to own and drive the strategy for our application and container security capabilities.

In this critical, hands-on role, you will act as both a strategic product owner and a deep technical leader for application and container security. You'll have complete ownership of the security toolchain—from SAST and DAST to container security—that protects our software from the first line of code to the cloud.

As the Technical Product Owner, you'll define the vision and prioritize the roadmap for these tools. You'll be the go-to expert, guiding our developers and platform engineers on how to build secure software from the ground up. Ultimately, your mission is to empower our engineering teams by making security a seamless and integral part of the development lifecycle, allowing us to deliver secure and resilient applications at speed.

In this role you’ll get to…

• Define the product vision and roadmap for our application and container security tools, prioritizing work to reduce risk and deliver the most value.
• Act as the lead expert on secure coding, integrating security tools into developer workflows and championing DevSecOps practices across engineering teams.
• Manage the full lifecycle of our security tools, from evaluation to operation, while automating security testing to make our response to vulnerabilities faster and more efficient.
• Partner with development and operations teams to make security seamless, while also working with risk and compliance to ensure we meet all regulatory requirements.

What you’ll bring to the role

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Significant hands-on experience in application security, with deep technical knowledge of security vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10) and testing methodologies (SAST, DAST, SCA, IAST).
• Demonstrated practical experience with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and container security principles (image scanning, runtime protection, network policies).
• Proven experience integrating security tools into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, DevOps).
• Experience in a Product Owner or similar role, with a strong understanding of Agile principles, backlog management, and roadmap development.
• Familiarity with the Australian financial services regulatory landscape is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for empowering developers to build secure code.
• Relevant industry certifications are highly regarded (e.g., CSSLP, GCSA, CKA/CKAD/CKS).

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?  

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!

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