About the company
A globally recognised, formidable player in insurance
Highly autonomous, decentralised Australian operation
Backing a major multi-year transformation and technology investment program

About 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 secure, 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 / Advantages
Genuine autonomy - operate almost like your own business, not a branch waiting on head office
Earn a permanent seat at the top table, as a trusted peer to the country's senior leadership
Real investment behind you - a business putting responsible money into transformation and technology, not just talking about it
A high-performance culture paired with humility - deep insurance and underwriting expertise at the top,



and genuine respect for curiosity over swagger

Duties
Own and run all built technology across legacy and modern platforms, ensuring stability, reliability and operational excellence
Partner closely with the transformation function to ensure everything built is supportable and cost-effective to run
Act as the key bridge between local technology operations and APAC/global technology leadership
Lead and develop the team responsible for day-to-day technology operations
Bring insight, data and clear options to budget and prioritisation conversations, rather than just executing what's handed down

Skills and experience
Proven experience as a CIO, Head of IT, or senior technology leader owning a run/operate function at scale
Financial services background essential; general insurance experience highly regarded
Comfortable operating within a matrixed, APAC/global reporting structure
Track record of stability, reliability and disciplined execution in a run/operate technology environment
A grounded, curious leadership style - someone who partners and earns trust rather than comes in with all the answers

📌 Chief Information Officer Sydney
🏢 Talenza
📍 Sydney