Data Product Lead

Let's talk about this role

Are you a delivery-focused product leader who knows how to turn data into action? We're looking for a Data Product Lead to help shape and deliver high-impact data products that drive smarter decisions, better member experiences, and operational efficiency.

You'll lead a small team and work closely with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to define requirements, guide development, and continuously improve our data products. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in agile environments and knows how to balance speed with quality.

What you'll do:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of data products from requirements to launch and ongoing support

• Manage and mentor a small team

• Collaborate with engineering and analytics teams to build scalable, high-quality solutions

• Track product performance, support user testing, and drive continuous improvement

• Engage stakeholders across the business to understand needs and communicate updates

• Champion agile delivery and product thinking across the Data & AI team

Let's talk about you

This role is ideal for someone with experience in data, analytics, or product development who is looking to deepen their expertise in data product management and make a real impact.

What you'll bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Information Systems, Business, Data Analytics, or related field

• 5+ years' experience in a data, analytics, or digital product role

• Strong understanding of data lifecycles, reporting tools and product concepts

• Experience working in agile environments and cross-functional delivery teams

• Communication skills that build strong stakeholder relationships

• Proficiency in SQL, Excel, Tableau, PowerBI (or similar)

It's a bonus if you have:

• Experience in health insurance, financial services, or regulated industries

• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and data catalogues

• Familiarity with AWS, Snowflake, or modern cloud-based data platforms

We know some people only apply when they meet every requirement. We're always on the lookout for curious individuals who will add to the culture – so if this role resonates with you and you have relevant experience, we'd love to hear from you

Let's talk about who we are

nib is a leader in private health insurance, disability support and health services, reshaping the industry through bold innovation, strategic disruption and trusted partnerships. We deliver great value health insurance and support services to protect, connect and empower you to access healthcare when and where you need.

We have a mission and vision of people enjoying better health. Through our success, we aspire to more prosperous and sustainable communities, helping members and travellers make more informed healthcare decisions and generally live healthier lives. 

Let's talk about diversity, equity and inclusion

We embrace a flexible working environment and welcome candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We're committed to an environment where everyone has the autonomy and freedom to be their authentic selves, every day. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, veterans, LGBTQIA+ as well as culturally diverse community members to apply for open roles.

nib Group is committed to creating an accessible recruitment process and employment experience. If you identify as a person living with disability and require adjustments to our online application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, or would like this advertisement in an alternative format, please contact us at  

Let's talk about working at nib

Our hybrid working model offers flexibility to work from home or our purpose-built office Hubs, designed for focus, connection, and collaboration. We're committed to coming together with purpose.

Other benefits to support you at work (and play) include:

• New starter benefit to help set up a functional home workspace

• 50% discount on employee health insurance + 35% off travel insurance

• The opportunity to give back to the community through paid leave for volunteering through nib foundation

• Access to our nib Well Program and corporate fitness discounts

• Access to employee share plans, short-term incentive program and life and salary continuance insurance benefits

• 18 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents regardless of carer status, 5 days paid cultural leave for First Nations peoples and 4 weeks paid gender affirmation leave for trans, gender diverse and intersex employees

The fine print

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check (including criminal history and bankruptcy check) prior to commencement of employment. 

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.