About the role
We are looking for an Ultracs expert to join our Technology Solutions team in the role of Core Banking Specialist. The team is accountable for employee and customer facing applications in the bank. This involves multiple applications integrated through to our core banking platform. The team also assesses suitability, design and configuration of on premise and cloud based business solutions to drive improved experiences for employees and customers.
The Core Banking Specialist is responsible for continuously improving and providing support to our core banking platform in helping the business meet its strategic objectives. This will include addressing faults, implementing changes, enabling improvement and managing supplier deliveries to ensure that the system is fit for purpose, consistently stable, and scalable.
This is a full-time permanent position based at our Melbourne office with some Working from Home, under a hybrid work model available. Travel to our Head Office in Albury, NSW will be required on a regular pre-scheduled basis.
Alternatively, if you are looking for a tree change, the role can be based at our Head Office in Albury, NSW.
What you can expect
* Work in collaboration with the business to understand needs, co-design solutions and deliver outcomes.
* Continuously improve our core banking platform by analysing opportunities for enhancement, simplification and scalability.
* Manage the end-to-end customer experience of Hume Bank's core banking system and closely associated applications.
* Manage appropriate vendor relationships, agreed SLA's and contractual agreements.
* Work collaboratively across all business areas to ensure assigned projects are completed to the required standards and timeframes.
* Monitoring availability, service levels and stability aspects for the Ultracs Core Banking System.
* Analyse and troubleshoot complex L2 technical issues across Ultracs our core banking application.
About you
To be successful in the role, you will have:
* Development experience in Ultracs Core Banking System is a must
* Relevant Tertiary degree (Bachelor's degree in IT/Computer Science or similar) preferred, with 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar or equivalent role
* Functional and/or technical knowledge of Ultradata Core Banking System and its modules
* Functional and/or technical knowledge of Ultradata's Internet Banking and Mobile Banking modules.
* Experience in Financial Services or a related industry managing a core application or system
* Understanding of MultiValue database systems e.g. UniVerse
* Scripting and code development, including with PowerShell, BASIC, UNIX shell, or similar
* Code management with GitLab or similar
* Experience with Scheduling and automation of regular tasks in Ultracs
About Us
At Hume Bank we've always believed the future is bright. In 1955 we started as a cooperative investment and building society to help people in our community achieve their dream of owning a home. Since then, we've grown to be one of Australia's most successful regional banks, receiving awards from Canstar, RateCity, Mozo and finder, and we still remain 100% customer owned.
Banking brighter is about more than just banking. It's about returning our profits back into the community and into the hands of our customers, and leading the way with innovation, technology and changing the future of our industry.
How to apply
If you have a true passion for exceptional customer service and are able to align products and services to meet our customers financial goals.
Applications must contain a resume and cover letter outlining your interest in the position.
If you're interested in this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway, just make sure to include a cover letter to let us know why you'd be a great fit for the team.
Applications close: 17 February 2026
Applications may be screened prior to closing date.
Hume Bank is an equal opportunity employer and welcome and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to building a culture that is inclusive, providing an ethical and diverse workplace where everyone is respected.
Our process
* Once the role is closed, we review all applications against the requirements, creating a shortlist for further review.
* If your application is successful, you may receive an initial screening call to further assess your suitability, before being invited to an interview.
* We conduct two rounds of interviews, with the first interview being held with the reporting manager and a member of our People Team. You may be invited back to a shorter second-round interview with the head of the department.
* The final stage is to complete some quick compliance checks, before (hopefully) receiving an offer.
We are committed to providing all applicants with an outcome for their application.