Chief Information Officer

About the companyA globally recognised, formidable player in insuranceHighly autonomous, decentralised Australian operationBacking a major multi-year transformation and technology investment programAbout the role This is a newly created seat, sitting at the leadership table of a market-leading insurer, responsible for owning all "run" technology across the Australian business - from long-standing core platforms through to newly delivered systems. You'll be the critical handshake between the build/transformation function and business-as-usual, making sure everything delivered is stable, supportable and cost-effective over time. Reporting into the country CEO, with a strong matrix into APAC technology leadership, this role plays a genuinely central part in how the business modernises and scales its technology estate. Culture / BenefitsGenuine autonomy - operate almost like your own business, not a branch waiting on head officeEarn a permanent seat at the top table, as a trusted peer to the country's senior leadershipReal investment behind you - a business putting serious money into transformation and technology, not just talking about itA high-performance culture paired with humility - deep insurance and underwriting expertise at the top, and genuine respect for curiosity over swaggerDutiesOwn and run all built technology across legacy and modern platforms, ensuring stability, reliability and operational excellencePartner closely with the transformation function to ensure everything built is supportable and cost-effective to runAct as the key bridge between local technology operations and APAC/global technology leadershipLead and develop the team responsible for day-to-day technology operationsBring insight, data and clear options to budget and prioritisation conversations, rather than just executing what's handed downSkills and experienceProven experience as a CIO, Head of IT, or senior technology leader owning a run/operate function at scaleFinancial services background essential; general insurance experience highly regardedComfortable operating within a matrixed, APAC/global reporting structureTrack record of stability, reliability and disciplined execution in a run/operate technology environmentA grounded, curious leadership style - someone who partners and earns trust rather than comes in with all the answers