Head of Performance, CTO

About the role

CommBank is looking for a Head of Performance within its Chief Technology Office, based in Sydney. The role leads enterprise performance across the CTO, turns technology strategy into prioritised action and measurable outcomes, and sits in the Group Performance senior leadership team. It works with the CTO's senior leadership to turn the Group's AI-led Technology Strategy into deliverables.

Key responsibilities

• Align initiatives and OKRs with strategic priorities.
• Establish operating rhythms and lead key performance and planning forums.
• Track delivery, benefits and performance, turning data into insights for senior leaders.
• Identify performance gaps and drive improvement, risk resolution and cross-domain alignment.
• With Finance and HR, oversee workforce and financial performance, including budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure high-quality performance data and compliance with governance, risk and delivery requirements.
• Build capability through coaching and consistent performance practices.
• With Supplier and Procurement, advise on vendor strategy, deciding when to partner externally and when to build capability in-house.

Required profile

• Experienced enterprise leader with a strong background in technology performance, strategy execution, business management, delivery enablement or portfolio governance.
• Comfortable challenging thinking and influencing decisions at the most senior levels.
• Global insight across AI and emerging technologies.

Applicants who are already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures) must apply through Sidekick. The advertising ends on 11/11/2026.