Chief Technology Leader – Insurance & Underwriting

Profusion PAC Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 240,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Profusion PAC Pty Ltd is seeking a Head of Technology– Insurance Broker to lead IT applications delivery for a growing underwriting agency and insurance group in Sydney. The role combines senior leadership with hands-on delivery, overseeing strategy, programs, BAU, and vendor governance to optimise platforms and processes.

You will work closely with executives to translate business needs into scalable technology solutions, drive automation, and build strong capability within a high-performing

Qualifications

• Must have General Insurance experience.
• Experience leading technology delivery across underwriting operations.
• Ability to develop and execute an applications strategy.
• Proven track record of building and developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team responsible for delivering IT application services across a growing underwriting agency and insurance group.
• Provide strategic and hands-on leadership across applications, technology delivery, business systems, and ongoing BAU operations.
• Manage end-to-end delivery of technology projects, enhancements, integrations, and application improvements across the business.
• Partner closely with senior stakeholders to understand business requirements and ensure technology solutions support operational and commercial objectives.
• Develop and execute an applications strategy focused on scalability, operational efficiency, process improvement, and getting the most from the existing technology landscape.
• Lead and develop a high-performing applications team, with responsibility for performance, engagement, talent development, and building capability across the function.
• Manage technology vendors and strategic partners, ensuring effective delivery, commercial outcomes, and strong service levels.
• Drive governance across the application environment, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget with appropriate risk, security, and compliance controls.
• Identify opportunities for platform consolidation, automation, RPA, and emerging technologies to improve business efficiency and customer outcomes.

Skills

Applications leadership

Technology delivery

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Tools

Governance

Underwriting/General Insurance systems

Job description

Profusion PAC Pty Ltd is seeking a Head of Technology– Insurance Broker to lead IT applications delivery for a growing underwriting agency and insurance group in Sydney. The role combines senior leadership with hands-on delivery, overseeing strategy, programs, BAU, and vendor governance to optimise platforms and processes.

You will work closely with executives to translate business needs into scalable technology solutions, drive automation, and build strong capability within a high-performing