Head of Strategy

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A rare opportunity to work closely with our CEO to help shape our bank's direction and to turn our big ideas into life.

Join our energetic leadership team shaping and creating future value

Inclusive, supportive, and transparent leadership team

Be part of a dynamic and future-focused, customer-owned bank

About the role

As Head of Strategy & Enablement, you'll work closely with our CEO and Executive Team to help shape the bank's direction and to turn our big ideas into life.

This role is key in turning strategy into action by connecting executive priorities, business planning, performance rhythms, and ensuring that our long term goals stay firmly in focus.

You will act as the sounding board to the CEO, offering timely insights to support strong decision making. You will help guide priorities across the business and work to identify and remove risks or roadblocks before they impact on delivery.

Acting as an integrator across teams, you will lead key projects and help to solve big challenges that don't sit in just one team. You will also support the CEO through strategic planning cycles, executive and Board reporting, project governance, and communication of key priorities across the organisation.

This is a full-time permanent position based at our Head Office in Albury, NSW.

What you can expect

Reporting to the CEO, you will:

Provide strategic planning & organisational alignment between strategic priorities, transformation programs, and BAU

Prepare insights, analysis and recommendations to support strong decision making

Represent the CEO in key forums and ensure consistent follow through

Ensure the flow of information is moving smoothly between leadership and the wider organisation

Foster collaboration across teams and identify road blockers

Oversee key projects on behalf of the CEO to ensure alignment with strategy

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance, Law, Public Administration, or a related field

Demonstrated experience in a strategic advisory or senior operational role

Strong capability in stakeholder management, executive support, and cross functional coordination

Proven ability to lead programs or initiatives from concept through to execution

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and support evidence based decision making

Strong communication and organisation skills

A passion for solving problems and making meaningful change

Relevant experience with banking or financial services (desirable)

A current driver's licence and willingness to travel occasionally

About Us

At Hume Bank we've always believed the future is bright. And we've got a history of helping people in our community achieve their dream of owning a home. Since then, we've focused on making banking better and we want to make a real difference, empowering our customers, community and people, so we can thrive together.

We're lucky we can do things others can't, like sharing our success in real ways. This looks like better rates and services that have a positive impact on our customers' everyday lives. We take a stand on the big issues that face the people around us and work towards being part of the solution.

Join us on a journey to a future that's not just better, it's brighter.

How to apply

If you're excited about a brighter career, click apply to submit your application or email your application to [emailprotected] . 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: Monday 11th August 2025

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.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let us know by contacting [emailprotected]

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.

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