Product Owner

At ASIC, you can be the change that ensures a fair, strong and efficient financial system for the benefit of all Australians. Contribute to delivering on ASIC's purpose, vision, and strategic priorities to help maintain the integrity of the financial system and protect consumers from harm.

The Australian Government has announced the stabilisation of existing business registers and their transfer from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) back to ASIC, under the Registry Connect (RC) Program. The RegistryConnect Program will provide reliable, secure, trusted, and efficient registry services to support the economy for the benefit of all Australians.

• 36-Month Full Time Fixed Term Contract Position
• Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Traralgon Locations
• Salary from $126,716 to $144,386 (depending on experience % superannuation
• Applications will close at 11:59pm AEST, Sunday 14 September 2025

The role

The Product Owner is responsible for both representing the business and acting as an escalation point for the business teams while at the same time driving the uplift and modernisation of ASIC's registers, user channels, and interfaces. The Product Owner will also be required to lead Business Analysts in developing high-quality, documented business requirements to enhance product functionality.

This role will see you working closely with Senior Leaders, Product Managers, Subject Matter Experts and business teams to ensure the delivered product meets business needs. Additionally, you'll collaborate with the Product Management Team to establish and manage a product backlog for platform applications.

More specifically, you will:

• Collaborate with the Product Management Team to establish a Product Backlog, capturing and documenting business and functional requirements for Platform applications.
• Partner with the Delivery Team to refine requirements and develop solutions aligned with business needs.
• Engage with Product Managers, Subject Matter Experts, and Product Leads to build a comprehensive understanding of ASIC's business processes and operational requirements.
• Work closely with Delivery Teams to define acceptance criteria for solutions developed on the One ASIC Platform.
• Support Product Managers in coordinating business testing (UAT and PVT), including preparation, execution, and assisting business representatives during testing.

About you

The ideal candidate for the Product Owner role is a strategic, delivery-focused professional with a background in either product ownership or business analysis, supported by strong stakeholder engagement skills. They bring with them extensive experience in documenting and analysing business requirements with a proven ability to translate complex needs into actionable solutions. With a solid track record in managing product backlogs and defining acceptance criteria, they will be able collaborate effectively with delivery teams to ensure solutions meet business objectives.

In addition, you will have:

• Relevant bachelor's degree and/or proven experience in gathering, analysing, and documenting business requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex business needs, resolve issues, and document effective solutions.
• Experienced in building and maintaining strong relationships with both business and technology stakeholders.
• Proven ability in engaging with business stakeholders to elicit requirements and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous experience in a Business Analyst or Product Owner role would be highly advantageous.

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Applications will close at 11:59pm AEST, Sunday 14 September 2025.

About ASIC

ASIC's remit is one of the broadest of regulators across the world. ASIC regulates corporations, markets, financial services and consumer credit and monitors and promotes market integrity and consumer protection in the Australian financial system. Through our enforcement work, we hold to account those who contravene the law, working to achieve strong outcomes that address the greatest consumer and investor harms.

ASIC is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where the very best talent in Australia chooses to work. Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply as well as applicants from all backgrounds and with different abilities.

We offer a range of employee benefits including:

• Attractive superannuation
• Additional leave entitlements
• 50/50 hybrid work-from home model
• Flexible work arrangements
• Assistance for study and professional development

Click here to view ASIC's salary and benefits guide.

To read more about ASIC, you can visit our website or review our Corporate Plan.

To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen and be prepared to complete an ASIC Suitability and Baseline Assessment.