Product Owner - Core Universe

Empower Australia’s Payments Future with Cuscal

At Cuscal, your work directly contributes to shaping the future of payments in Australia. From enabling seamless client experiences to driving innovation across our product ecosystem, you’ll play a key role in delivering solutions that impact millions of customers.

Join a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation where innovation and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. At Cuscal, you’ll be supported to grow your career while delivering meaningful outcomes.

Forward with Cuscal.

The Product Owner - Core Universe is responsible for setting the vision and owning the results of their scrum team. In this role, you will;

• Own and prioritise the backlog of work for the team which could include client delivery, maintenance, defects, incidents\ and continuous improvement using the relevant frameworks and guidelines. 

• Define the acceptance criteria for any work to be completed by the team 

• Partner with Product Manager/s to build new and enhance and optimise products in line with broader market needs and trends 

• Collect client and stakeholder input and represent the ‘voice of the client’ at the team level. 

• Manage alignment of priorities for the team alongside demands on the team from other Product Owners 

• Direct people management of the Business Analysts in the squad 

To be successful in this role, you will have;

• Pride themselves in product strategy and process ownership
• Knowledge in Payments, Core Banking Systems, or Universe is highly desirable 
• Strong ability to develop productive working relationships with both technical and non-technical partners 
• Strong understanding of customer needs and business strategy 
• Proven delivery experience of product implementation
• Knowledge of Agile product development methodologies/tools and experience writing user stories 

Why Cuscal?

At Cuscal, you’ll experience interesting work that’s transforming. You get the security of an established organisation and the energy of a company committed to innovation. For 60 years, we’ve set the standard in payments, and now we’re preparing to redefine it for the future. 

Here’s what sets us apart: 

Pioneering leadership: From enabling seamless tap-and-go payments to pioneering new platforms, we’ve never settled for the status quo. 

Collaborative culture: You’ll team up with brilliant minds across disciplines, working together to deliver ground-breaking solutions. 

Room to grow: As we expand into new territories and tackle bold ventures, you’ll have opportunities to progress your career and build an impressive resume. 

You’ll also enjoy a range of benefits, including: 

• Recognition and growth: Celebrate achievements through IGNITE and grow with tailored development opportunities
• Wellbeing focus: We support your physical, mental and financial health with holistic initiatives and access to discounts via Cuscal Advantage
• Inhouse Barista: for whenever you feel like your favourite hot beverage

Join us and reimagine the future

Ready to make an impact? Click APPLY to join Cuscal today.

If you’re excited about this opportunity, we’d love to explore how you can contribute to our vision. Applications may be reviewed as they’re received, so don’t wait - apply now.

Cuscal is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Note: Cuscal does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or search firms.