Strategic Governance Lead

• Location: Sydney, NSW
• Type: Permanent, full-time opportunity
• Hybrid role, happy to talk flexible working

The opportunity

We’re seeking a Strategic Governance Lead to establish a new enterprise‑level delivery governance capability focused on outcomes. This role ensures portfolios, programs and squads operate with clear decision‑making, transparent performance insight and predictable delivery.

About QBE   

At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.   

We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.  

What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. 

Your new role

In this role, you’ll modernise governance by shifting from manual compliance to intelligent, data‑driven assurance, leveraging platforms such as Planview, Jira and Power BI, along with emerging AI capabilities, to provide real‑time insight, proactive risk management and executive‑ready decision support.

Responsibilities include:

• Own and evolve the enterprise delivery governance framework, ensuring alignment to strategic priorities and enterprise outcomes rather than activity‑based reporting
• Provide independent assurance across portfolios and programs, covering delivery health, risk exposure, dependencies and benefits realisation
• Ensure governance artefacts such as RAID, delivery plans and PMF are fit for purpose, decision‑oriented and consistently applied across delivery models
• Shift performance conversations from status reporting to outcome delivery, predictability and value realisation using leading indicators
• Lead the automation of governance processes, leveraging AI‑enabled insights to identify emerging risks, trends, dependencies and capacity constraints
• Maintain an enterprise view of portfolio dependencies and sequencing risks, supporting prioritisation and investment decisions through fact‑based insight

About you

You bring deep experience in enterprise delivery governance and PMO leadership, with a strong focus on outcomes, insight and modern governance practices. You’re comfortable challenging traditional models, influencing senior stakeholders, and using data, automation and AI to lift delivery maturity at scale.

You will have:

• Significant experience in PMO, portfolio or enterprise delivery governance roles within complex organisations
• Strong understanding of enterprise delivery frameworks, assurance practices and risk management
• Proven experience using delivery and portfolio tooling such as Planview, Jira and Power BI to drive insight and decision support
• Demonstrated ability to automate governance and reporting processes to reduce effort and improve data quality
• Strong executive‑level communication and influence skills, with the ability to challenge constructively
• An enterprise‑minded, data‑literate and outcome‑driven approach, with an interest in AI‑enabled analytics and continuous improvement

Benefits   

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from: 

• ‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance 
• Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice 
• 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super 

To learn more about benefits of working with us, click here. 

Awards & Recognition  

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards: 

• 2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program 
• 2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards
• Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates  

To learn more about our achievements, click here. 

How to Apply  

If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment. 

Your career. At the heart of it.  

QBE recognises the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at [email protected]. 

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.