Salary: $180,000 – $250,000

Create your best future and join Westpac as Head of AI, Consumer.What’s the role?This role is pivotal in transforming how Westpac leverages data and AI to drive strategic decision‑making, improve customer outcomes, and enhance operational efficiency. As Head of AI, Consumer, you’ll define and lead the decision science strategy across Consumer banking encompassing Home Lending, Every Day Banking, Consumer Finance and retail/front‑line teams. The role will lead a team of AI specialists and work closely across technical and business teams to embed applied science into Westpac’s culture, platforms, and processes. It will play a key role in shaping the division’s AI strategy and future direction.This role is responsible for driving thought leadership and innovation in AI, enabling improved customer outcomes and enhanced operational performance through applied AI for the Consumer bank.As Head of AI, Consumer you will lead a team of experts across a range of data science and engineering disciplines, partnering closely with senior stakeholders in the business unit to deliver outcomes across platforms, processes, and culture. The role will play a key part in shaping the organisation’s future through innovation, machine learning, agentic AI, and responsible AI practices.Key responsibilitiesDefine and execute the business AI strategy aligned to divisional objectives.Lead and grow a high performing team of AI scientistsDrive the development of predictive models, agentic solutions,



and frontier AI capabilitiesEnsure strong statistical rigour and best practice experimentation across all modelling activitiesTranslate complex business problems into actionable AI solutionsPartner with senior stakeholders across Product, Technology, Risk, and Operations to deliver impactful outcomesProvide advice to executive leadership on data‑led strategy and opportunitiesChampion ethical AI, innovation, and responsible use of dataEnsure compliance with AI governance and risk management frameworksMonitor model performance, manage risk, and drive continuous improvementWhat’s in it for me?Chance to lead AI strategy ad execution for the Consumer divisionWork at the forefront of AI-led transformationInfluence senior stakeholders and shape strategic outcomesLead innovation in a highly regulated, complex environmentWhat do I need?Proven experience in building and leading AI teamsDeep knowledge of contemporary AI tools and techniques, including machine learning, LLMs, agentic AI, prompt design, MLOps and scalable cloud-based deploymentExperience deploying models and AI applications at scale in mission‑critical contextsProficiency in tools such as Python, R, SQL,



and data visualisation platformsStrong commercial acumen and strategic thinking capabilityExceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skillsDemonstrated ability to lead cultural change and uplift organisational capabilityPassion for ethical AI and customer‑centric innovationOur Promise to YouWe’re obsessed with becoming our customers' #1 banking partner for life and we’re looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that goal. In return, we’re committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are just a few of the ways we’re already doing that:Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands, including generous employee‑only mortgage rates!Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance, and a variety of leave options including Culture, Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave.Tailored learning and development opportunities to help your grow your career within the bank.Lots of opportunities to ‘give back’ to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives.We’re all about creating a supportive and inclusive community. We welcome everyone - no matter your age, gender, background, or abilities. We also provide additional support to welcome our veterans, Indigenous Australians and neurodiverse community.If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, you can find more information and contact details on our FAQs and how to contact us page, under the ‘Diversity, sustainability and flexibility’ section.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Head of AI, Consumer (Haymarket)
🏢 Westpac
📍 Haymarket