Director, Banking System Architect

Director, Banking System Architect

Employment Type: Temporary – up to 12-month Term
Classification / Band: Senior Executive Band 1
Remuneration: Minimum $261,+36., including superannuation
Locations: Sydney CBD, Flexible Hybrid working options available
Applications Close: Thursday, 12 June @ +:5+ am
Role Description: Role description
What you will gain by joining NSW Treasury as the Director, Banking Systems Architect

Join NSW Treasury as the Director Banking System Architect and be at the forefront of transformative change in the state's banking and payments infrastructure. In this 12-month role, you will lead the evolution of banking architecture and design, driving digital reform across NSW.

By joining us, you will gain:

Strategic Impact: Shape the future of banking and payments, contributing to key government goals such as growth in domestic manufacturing and improved procurement outcomes.
Innovation Leadership: Develop cutting-edge data architecture to enhance transparency and efficiency in spend data across the sector.
Collaborative Environment: Work closely with the Banking and Payments Council and the Procurement Board, playing a crucial role in the state's multi-partner financial services strategy.
Technical Expertise: Utilise your deep understanding of the Australian banking system to design a customer-centric payment system that aligns with the Federal Payment strategy.
Professional Growth: Lead technical discussions and engage with industry, federal, and regulatory bodies, expanding your influence and expertise in the field.
Embrace this unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on NSW's financial landscape and advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

How you will create a positive impact for the people of NSW

As the Director Banking System Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of banking and payments infrastructure for the state. Your expertise will drive key government priorities, ensuring a secure, efficient, and innovative financial ecosystem.

In this role, you will:

Develop and implement a multi-partner strategy for banking and payments, addressing critical areas such as platform capability, cyber risk, data, digital ID, and AI.
Design and support the architecture for managing financial data across the sector, enhancing spend analysis, data quality, and cash forecasting for NSW Treasury.
Lead the creation of a sustainable solution for analysing All of Government spend.
Spearhead the development of digital asset capabilities and customer-centric payment systems in collaboration with the Department of Customer Service.
Engage with industry, federal, and regulatory bodies to transition from legacy systems to modern payment systems.
Join us in this transformative role and help build a robust financial infrastructure that benefits every resident of NSW. Your contributions will ensure a more transparent, efficient, and secure financial future for the state.

Why work for us?

When you join Treasury, you join an organisation that is a whole-of-government financial and economic advisor. Treasury is a critical component of the government and provides advice that informs a wide range of financial, economic and policy driven work for the state of NSW.

Learn more about our supportive culture and opportunities on offer to develop and expand your skills: NSW Treasury Careers.

NSW Treasury is committed to being an employer of choice for the people of New South Wales.

Our leading at Treasury curriculum comprises leadership programs to improve your effectiveness at every stage of your career.

Just some of the benefits of working with Treasury include:

We consider work-life balance a key feature of life at Treasury. You will have a high degree of autonomy to structure your work schedule around times to suit both your life outside of the workplace and in line with operational needs.
Continuous learning at Treasury initiatives We invite subject matter experts to share their knowledge and expertise in in-house educational sessions, various of online trainings are also at your fingertips to access.
We are committed to providing a healthy workplace, both mentally and physically. Our wellbeing at Treasury curriculum offers regular seminars. From opportunities to connect with colleagues to boost social connection, to seminars on creating better financial health and enhancing physical and psychological wellbeing.
Our Treasury culture focuses on collaboration, inclusion and flexibility enabling you to work with highly capable, collaborative and diverse teams.
A range of leave, including generous paid parental leave and other leave to support a range of requirements.
Read more about our benefits.

Our commitment to inclusivity

NSW Treasury is committed to being an employer of choice for the people of New South Wales.

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ and diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

We currently hold the following accreditations:

Disability Confident Recruiter with the Australian Network on Disability, where we ensure a fair and equitable process without barriers.
Level 1 Activate Carer Employer with Carers NSW recognising the development of a carer friendly workplace policies and practices.
We support individuals with disabilities in accessing adjustments during recruitment and at work. For assistance, visit: https://www.treasury.nsw.gov.au/about-treasury/careers-at-nsw-treasury

How to apply:

Read the role description to learn more about the role and submit your application ONLY via the I Work for NSW jobs platform.

Your application should ideally include:

An up-to-date resume detailing your knowledge, skills, and experience in relation to the role
A brief statement that explains your alignment with the “essential requirements” as shown in the role description.
A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that may become available over the next 18 months.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for ongoing employment at NSW Treasury, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia.

NSW Treasury does not provide relocation expenses, nor can we support employer-sponsored work visas unless specifically referenced in the advertisement.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo background checks and provide confirmation of tertiary academic qualifications before commencement.

Any questions?

Visit our Careers Centre or contact our Talent Advisor David Pryde david.pryde@treasury.nsw.gov.au

Close of applications +:5+ am Thursday 12 June 2025

A concurrent search is also underway

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