Director, Model Integrity & Blueprint

Westpac Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Culture, Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave

Learning and development opportunities

Volunteer initiatives

Job summary

Westpac Group in Sydney is seeking a Director, Model Integrity & Blueprint to lead the Catalyst delivery model design and governance. You will steer Delivery Units, Release Trains and Squads, and chair executive-level Delivery Councils to enable strategic decisions.

You will own the authoritative model blueprint, set design guardrails, and assess whether the model operates as intended. Prepare clear options and recommendations for senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Strong operating model and organisation design experience in complex environments.
• Proven ability to shape governance, ownership and design guardrails.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication for executive packs and boards.

Responsibilities

• Lead cadence of Delivery Councils and strategic decisions on Catalyst model evolution.
• Own the authoritative model blueprint and assess adherence to design.
• Prepare decision-ready materials for senior leaders and stakeholders.

Skills

Operating model design

Organisation design

Transformation programmes

Executive influencing

Stakeholder management

Job description

Job Description

Create your best future and join Westpac as a Director, Model Integrity & Blueprint.

What's the role?

You’re play a pivotal role in protecting and evolving the integrity of Westpac's Catalyst delivery model, shaping how Delivery Units, Release Trains and Squads are designed and operate. The role will lead the cadence of executive-level Delivery Councils and enable strategic decision-making on the evolution of the Catalyst model. You’ll own the authoritative model blueprint, establish clear design guardrails and independently assess whether the model is operating as intended. You’ll also shape how exceptions and changes are considered, bringing structured thinking and sound judgement to complex organisation design decisions and preparing clear, decision-ready materials for senior leaders and the Delivery Council.

Permanent opportunity - I Sydney - Hybrid

What do I need?

• Strong operating model and organisation design experience, combined with exposure to significant transformation and change programmes, ideally within complex financial services, product-aligned or scaled delivery environments. Top-tier consulting experience will also be highly regarded.
• Exceptional structured problem-solving and design judgement, with the ability to resolve complex questions around organisational boundaries, ownership, operating structures and model exceptions.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication capability, including business writing, executive presentations, Board reporting and the development of high-quality executive leadership packs.
• The confidence and credibility to engage and influence senior executives and decision-making forums, translating complex design choices into clear options, trade-offs and recommendations.
• Strong data discipline and analytical capability, with experience establishing and maintaining accurate organisational, workforce and financial baselines across People, Finance and delivery environments.

Why join us?

We'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.

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