About Us:

Rabobank is the world’s leading specialist in food & agribusiness banking. One of our key strengths lies in our people who have a deep understanding of agriculture & are committed to adding long-term value for clients.  Our commitment to our employees & clients is at the heart of everything we do. 

About the role:

We’re looking for a General Manager, Technology to join our Sydney team. Reporting to the Group Executive, Chief Operating Officer Domain, & holding a dotted line to our global Chief Technology Officer, to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of technology for Rabobank Australia & New Zealand. 

This is a senior leadership position with the unique responsibility for all technology domains - Core Banking Systems, Cyber Security, Business Platforms, & Infrastructure. You’ll lead & develop high-performing teams to deliver modernisation, strengthen resilience, & enhance client experience. 

Why this role matters:

Rabobank Australia & New Zealand is undergoing transformation.  We’re modernising our core systems, uplifting engineering capability, & building a more resilient, client focused bank.  As our General Manager, Technology, you’ll turn strategy into reality.  This is a role for someone who will be an enabler of better experiences, faster delivery, stronger risk management & a more innovative culture.   

What you’ll lead & influence:

• Review, refine & execute Technology Strategy covering infrastructure, core modernisation, data integration, & cyber resilience 
• Lead technology teams through transformation using our Agile principles (Simplify@Scale) 
• Create a culture where teams feel trusted, empowered & proud of the work they do 
• Continually evolve DevOps, automation, & engineering capability, ensuring operational excellence through stable & secure systems 
• Represent Region Australia & New Zealand in our global technology community & influence major decisions 
• Own strategic vendor relationships, outcomes & commercial performance; ensure risk, resilience & value realisation 
• Maintain an effective first-line control environment with transparent risk reporting & timely remediation 
• Build maturity in IT governance, change management & release practices, driving integration of frameworks across the Technology business 
• Own strategic vendor outcomes & commercial performance, ensuring risk, resilience & delivery of outcomes 

About you:

• Proven technology leader with extensive senior leader experience in banking & financial services, within an agile environment  
• Demonstrated success in delivering complex modernisation programs & managing large-scale projects with significant budgets 
• Expertise in platform engineering, DevOps, CI/CD, Cloud, Infrastructure, & Security, with a track record of building high-performing teams 
• Strong technical acumen across architecture, engineering, & infrastructure domains. 
• Solid understanding of payments systems & core banking platforms 
• Well-versed in risk management & governance frameworks 
• Exceptional communication skills - written, verbal, & interpersonal - with the ability to influence at all levels. Confident in presenting up to Board-level audiences 
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, including managing external vendors & strategic partners 
• Adept at navigating complex matrix environments 

Most importantly, you’re energised by the opportunity to build something better - for clients, for teams & for the future of Rabobank. 

What we're proud to offer you: 

Rabo@Anywhere is our hybrid way of working at Rabobank & for Australia, that means we have a blend of time working between the office & home.

Wellbeing leave. These 2 extra leave days support greater work/life balance & is just another way we are helping our employees to lead happier, healthier, & more fulfilling lives.

Education Assistance Program. Rabobank values the development of its people & has a great Education Assistance Program to assist with professional development. 

Parental Leave that supports you & your family while giving you the freedom & flexibility to enjoy this special time (up-to 14 weeks paid leave). 

Bonus and Additional Leave. We realise sometimes 4 weeks Annual Leave isn't enough!  At Rabobank we provide an incentive for eligible employees to receive 1 extra week Annual Leave & an option to purchase another 2 weeks Annual Leave.

Extra Insurance. Rabobank recognises that employees need to protect their financial wellbeing, in the event of serious illness, injury, or even death. Rabobank provides eligible permanent employees with employer-funded Death, TPD & Income Protection Insurance.

Rabo Workplace Giving program. As part of Rabobank's global Corporate Social Responsibility, Workplace Giving aims to encourage employees to contribute to our community. Rabo Workplace Giving program matches employee donations to selected Social Partners.

Our Values

Rabobank Australia values inclusion, belonging, & positive experiences for all.  Our work environment, our benefits, & the way we live our values, “Client Driven”, “Responsible”, “Professional” & “Cooperative” make it a great place to work.  We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Please let our Talent Acquisition team know if you need any accommodations to make our opportunities more accessible to you.