Executive Director, Government & Education (NSW)

NAB; Sydney; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

NABis seeking an Executive Director, Government & Education (NSW) to lead a high-profile portfolio spanning Government, Education and key sectors across NSW and the ACT. You will shape NAB’s strategy and leverage deep sector knowledge to grow relationships and deliver outcomes for clients.

Operating at a senior level, you will collaborate with the Client Coverage team to drive portfolio performance, balance risk and support the bank’s ambition to be the most customer‑centric institution in

Qualifications

• Deep Government & Education sector knowledge and network across universities and senior gov stakeholders
• Significant senior leadership experience in Government & Education or federal/state government with credibility
• Banking experience: relationship banking and financial products with commercial acumen
• Proven ability to shape strategy, build relationships and navigate complex organisations
• Strong grasp of risk, governance and regulatory environments with balanced judgement

Responsibilities

• Lead Government & Education clients portfolio across NSW and ACT including gov and university relationships
• Shape NSW & ACT sector strategy with Head of Government & Education and key client initiatives
• Drive portfolio growth and deep strategic relationships with clients
• Convene NAB experts (Transaction Banking, Markets, CMOD, Credit, Risk, Gov Affairs) to deliver for clients
• Maintain oversight of portfolio performance, financials, credit, risk and regulatory obligations

Job description

Executive Director, Government & Education (NSW)

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.

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.

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.