Head of Engineering: AI-Driven Enterprise Workflow & Content

Westpac Bank; Sydney; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Westpac is seeking a Head of Engineering for Workflow and Enterprise Content Management to shape the engineering strategy, architecture and technology delivery. You will lead and grow a team of engineering leaders, driving AI-enabled capabilities across critical platforms and modernising operations.

The role reports to the CIO and requires balancing delivery with risk, cost and quality while collaborating with executives to align technology with business strategy.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior engineering leadership experience in banking or regulated environments.
• Proven ability to transform platforms using AI and modern practices.
• Strong architectural thinking across enterprise systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management and business value translation.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the technology strategy and target-state architecture for workflow and content management.
• Lead engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions aligned to business goals.
• Drive adoption of modern engineering practices and AI opportunities across operations.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to prioritise strategic initiatives and investments.
• Ensure platforms are secure, reliable and scalable for future growth.

Skills

AI strategy

Engineering leadership

Enterprise platforms

Platform engineering

Stakeholder management

Cloud architectures

Job description

Westpac is seeking a Head of Engineering for Workflow and Enterprise Content Management to shape the engineering strategy, architecture and technology delivery. You will lead and grow a team of engineering leaders, driving AI-enabled capabilities across critical platforms and modernising operations.

The role reports to the CIO and requires balancing delivery with risk, cost and quality while collaborating with executives to align technology with business strategy.