Head of Technology in Sydney

Must have General Insurance / Underwriting Agency experience

Role Overview:

• Lead the team responsible for delivering IT application services across a growing underwriting agency and insurance group.
• Provide strategic and hands-on leadership across applications, technology delivery, business systems, and ongoing BAU operations.
• Manage end-to-end delivery of technology projects, enhancements, integrations, and application improvements across the business.
• Partner closely with senior stakeholders to understand business requirements and ensure technology solutions support operational and commercial objectives.
• Develop and execute an applications strategy focused on scalability, operational efficiency, process improvement, and getting the most from the existing technology landscape.
• Lead and develop a high-performing applications team, with responsibility for performance, engagement, talent development, and building capability across the function.
• Manage technology vendors and strategic partners, ensuring effective delivery, commercial outcomes, and strong service levels.
• Drive governance across the application environment, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget with appropriate risk, security, and compliance controls.
• Identify opportunities for platform consolidation, automation, RPA, and emerging technologies to improve business efficiency and customer outcomes.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven senior technology leadership experience within General Insurance, underwriting agencies, or the broader insurance industry – Must have general insurance experience.
• Strong understanding of the technology and systems required to support underwriting, insurance operations, and claims environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading technology delivery, project management, governance, and application services across complex business environments.
• Experience across the full SDLC, system integration, enterprise applications, and curiosity for AI and driving automation.
• Strong business integration and process improvement capability, with the ability to translate business requirements into effective technology solutions.
• Proven people leadership experience, with a track record of building high-performing teams and developing technology capability.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to operate effectively across both technical and non-technical environments.
• Commercial acumen with experience managing technology vendors, budgets, and ideally P&L ownership.

What’s on Offer:

• Rare opportunity to lead the applications function across a growing insurance and underwriting business.
• Direct influence over technology strategy, business integration, and the ongoing evolution of the applications environment.
• High-visibility role reporting to executive leadership with broad scope and autonomy.
• Opportunity to shape and grow the technology team and drive significant operational efficiencies across the business.
• Competitive Permanent Package – $240k–$250k + Super + Bonus.