Description
What's the role?
The IT Senior Governance Manager – IPS Run Practice is responsible for ensuring Technology operates in a continuously compliant, audit‑ready state, with strong governance, risk oversight, and lifecycle discipline.
This role is well suited to a candidate with a generalist IT / Technology background, combined with a strong understanding of governance and risk. You will work across Enterprise Technology Services, Business Application Owners, and senior Technology leaders, guiding how technology is managed, supported, and continuously improved.
A key aspect of the role is extensive senior stakeholder engagement, including the management of GM‑level stakeholders, requiring strong influence, communication, and advisory capability. The focus is on risk mitigation, application supportability, remediation planning, and governance maturity uplift, supported by structured insights, empirical data, and executive‑level reporting.
This role is based in either Sydney or Melbourne.
What do I need?
* 5 plus years' relevant IT experience, ideally in governance, operations, or enterprise technology environments
* Strong governance and risk acumen with a focus on continuous compliance and audit readiness
* Solid understanding of IT financials and contract management, including forecasting, P&L concepts, and contract change or renewal
* Excellent reporting, analysis, and written communication skills
* Proven ability to influence senior and executive stakeholders without direct authority
* Experience working across multiple technology disciplines and with Business Application Owners
* Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, with high attention to detail
* Ability to work autonomously, coach others, and drive continual improvement
* A customer‑centric mindset with a track record of anticipating, owning, and resolving issues
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.
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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.
If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, you can find out more information and additional contact details by visiting the "People with Disability and/or needing Accessibility Requirements" page on our website.
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