About this role At nib, we’re on a mission to help people enjoy better health and build more sustainable communities. As we continue to expand our digital, data and AI capabilities, we’re searching for an exceptional technology leader to help shape our future and provide strategic guidance across a diverse and evolving technology landscape. As Director, IT Strategy & Architecture, you’ll play a pivotal role in helping shape nib’s technology vision and ensuring it delivers value across our diverse business, including health, life and travel insurance, and NDIS operations. Working closely with the Group CIO and Technology Leadership team, as well as senior business leaders, you’ll set the direction for a modern, secure and scalable technology landscape that enables innovation, operational excellence and exceptional member experience What you’ll do: Work inward and outward of the technology teams, to define nib’s long-term IT Strategy, aligning technology initiatives with business growth and transformation goals Lead the development of pragmatic enterprise architecture principles, frameworks and standards that support a cloud-first, data driven digital ecosystem Partner with executive and business leaders to embed technology-driven decision making and strengthen IT-business alignment Support the synthesising of various technology plans and execution methods into a cohesive narrative that is both understood and measurable Drive technology governance and simplification; reducing complexity, optimising investment, and ensuring interoperability across systems Champion cybersecurity and IT risk management, ensuring resilience, compliance and trust Inspire a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement within a high-performing IT team About you You’re a strategic thinker, influential leader and passionate technologist who thrives in complexity. You bring: 10 years’ experience leading technology strategy, architecture or enterprise transformation functions Proven success driving digital modernisation in large, complex or regulated environments Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills; able to engage from the boardroom to the technical floor Deep understanding of enterprise applications, cloud adoption and technologies such as AI Courage to challenge the status quo and inspire others to think differently Demonstrate a strong “we over me’ mindset, fostering collaboration and alignment with existing architecture capabilities across delivery teams when shaping the future We know some people only apply when they meet every requirement. We’re always on the lookout for curious individuals who will add to the culture – so if this role resonates with you and you have relevant experience; we’d love to hear from you! Who we are nib is a leader in private health insurance, disability support and health services, reshaping the industry through bold innovation, strategic disruption and trusted partnerships. We deliver great value health insurance and support services to protect, connect and empower you to access healthcare when and where you need. We have a mission and vision of people enjoying better health. Through our success, we aspire to more prosperous and sustainable communities, helping members and travellers make more informed healthcare decisions and generally live healthier lives. Diversity, equity and inclusion We embrace a flexible working environment and welcome candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We're committed to an environment where everyone has the autonomy and freedom to be their authentic selves, every day. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, veterans, LGBTQIA as well as culturally diverse community members to apply for open roles. nib Group is committed to creating an accessible recruitment process and employment experience. If you identify as a person living with disability and require adjustments to our online application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, or would like this advertisement in an alternative format, please contact us at careers@nib.com.au Working at nib Our hybrid working model offers flexibility to work from home or our purpose-built office Hubs, designed for focus, connection, and collaboration. We’re committed to coming together with purpose. Other benefits to support you at work (and play) include: New starter benefit to help set up a functional home workspace 50% discount on employee health insurance 35% off travel insurance The opportunity to give back to the community through paid leave for volunteering through nib foundation Access to our nib Well Program and corporate fitness discounts Access to employee share plans, short-term incentive program and life and salary continuance insurance benefits 18 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents regardless of carer status, 5 days paid cultural leave for First Nations peoples and 4 weeks paid gender affirmation leave for trans, gender diverse and intersex employees The fine print All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check (including criminal history and bankruptcy check) prior to commencement of employment. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.
