Executive Director, Government & Education (NSW)

National Australia Bank; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced leave options

Wellbeing support

NAB Perks

Ongoing career development

Job summary

National Australia Bank seeks an Executive Director to lead a high-profile Government & Education portfolio across NSW and the ACT, partnering with client leadership to shape sector strategy and deliver solutions across NAB’s broad capabilities. You will work with the Client Coverage team to drive growth while maintaining risk controls and regulatory compliance.

You’ll collaborate with senior stakeholders across universities and government bodies, applying deep sector knowledge and a proven

Qualifications

• Extensive senior leadership experience in Government & Education sectors.
• Strong network across university ecosystem and government stakeholders.
• Ability to shape and execute sector strategy across NSW & ACT.

Responsibilities

• Lead an established portfolio of Government & Education clients across NSW and the ACT, including government and university relationships.
• Shape and execute the NSW & ACT sector strategy with the Head of Government & Education.
• Drive client advocacy and sustainable portfolio growth while deepening strategic relationships.
• Bring together NAB capabilities to deliver for clients and support risk and regulatory obligations.
• Maintain oversight of portfolio performance and financial outcomes.

Skills

Government & Education sector knowl.

Senior leadership experience

Relationship banking experience

Strategy development

Job description

• Own and grow a high-profile portfolio spanning Government, Education and strategically important sectors across NSW and the ACT

• Shape the direction of NAB’s Government & Education strategy, leveraging deep sector knowledge and established market relationships

• Operate at a senior level, connecting clients with NAB’s breadth of capability across banking, markets and specialist solutions

Our people are customer obsessed. They work in close partnership to prioritise customer needs and deliver exceptional outcomes. This collaborative mindset enables innovation and builds enduring customer relationships supporting our ambition to be the most customer‑centric company in Australia and New Zealand.

In the role of Executive Director, you will work closely with our Client Coverage team contributing to key business priorities and continuously improving how we serve our customers.

You’ll make an impact each day by:

• Lead an established portfolio of Government & Education clients across NSW and the ACT, including government and university relationships

• Partner with the Head of Government & Education to shape and execute the NSW & ACT sector strategy and priority client initiatives

• Drive client advocacy and sustainable portfolio growth while identifying opportunities to deepen strategic relationships

• Bring together expertise from across NAB, including Transaction Banking, Markets, CMOD, Credit, Risk and Government Affairs, to deliver for clients

• Maintain strong oversight of portfolio performance, financial outcomes, credit and broader risk and regulatory obligations

You’ll bring to this role:

• Deep Government & Education sector knowledge and a strong network, particularly across the university ecosystem and senior government stakeholders

• Significant senior leadership experience gained within Government & Education, Federal or State Government, Defence, or Tier 1 financial services, with the credibility to operate with senior decision-makers

• For banking candidates, extensive experience across relationship banking and financial products, supported by strong commercial and financial acumen

• Demonstrated ability to shape and execute strategy, build influential stakeholder relationships and navigate complex organisations

• Strong appreciation of risk, governance and regulatory environments, coupled with the judgement to balance commercial outcomes, customer needs and risk considerations

A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone

We know that when our colleagues feel valued and celebrated for who they are, our customers experience banking that’s fairer, more accessible, and designed with who they are in mind. That’s why we’ve built a culture of inclusion and respect, where colleague voices are heard and valued, and everyone is supported to bring their authentic selves to work.

Join NAB

At NAB,we’recommitted to supporting our colleagues with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally, including enhanced leave options, wellbeing support, access to NAB Perks, and ongoing career development opportunities.

• enhanced leave options
• wellbeing support
• access to NAB Perks
• ongoing career development opportunities

If you think this role is the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you. Please note candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.