Secure Desktop and Identity Engineering Chapter Area Lead

Do Work That Matters

Join CommBank! Recognised as a leader in digital, engineering, data and AI. We’re transforming the way 53,000 people work with world-class platforms, agile infrastructure and cutting-edge technology. Our mission is to empower our people and deliver exceptional experiences for millions of customers.

Role Overview

The Secure Desktop Engineering & Identity teams sit at the heart of this mission, engineering the platforms that underpin employee devices, identity, access, and end‑user experience across the Group.

As the Chapter Area Lead, you will provide highly technical desktop platforms and workplace engineering capability, people leadership and strategic direction for our function.  While partnering closely with product, engineering and business leaders to deliver high-impact outcomes.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and grow Engineering Chapters by providing clear career pathways, coaching, and effective performance management.
• Work closely with Crew Lead to define capability requirements, workforce plans, and sustainable talent strategies.
• Establish and embed consistent ways of working across chapters, uplifting capability with a strong focus on AI, automation, and DevSecOps.
• Leverage data and metrics to identify continuous improvement opportunities and improve overall Chapter effectiveness.
• Facilitate constructive resolution of issues and conflicts across teams and stakeholders.
• Maintain technical currency and actively contribute to the broader engineering practice and chapter community.

We’re interested in hearing from people who:

• Have proven experience leading engineering teams in complex, highly regulated environments.
• Are experienced in driving efficiency through automation and standardisation, with a strong understanding of DevOps and Infrastructure as Code.
• Bring a strong background in secure desktop platforms, end‑user computing, identity and access management, or enterprise platforms such as Windows/iOS, Microsoft security and identity, software packaging, and endpoint management.
• Demonstrate the ability to uplift capability, maturity, and ways of working at scale.
• Can balance people leadership, technical credibility, and product accountability.
• Possess strong stakeholder engagement skills, including working with senior leaders across Business and Technology.
• Are passionate about building inclusive, high‑performing teams and modern engineering cultures.

Working with us:

Whether you’re passionate about customer service, driven by data, or called by creativity, a career with us is for you.

We support our people with the flexibility to balance where work is done with at least half their time connecting in office. We also have many other flexible working options available including changing start and finish times, part-time arrangements and job share to name a few.

Our people bring their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives to build a respectful, inclusive, and flexible workplace with flexible work locations. We’re looking for people who truly live our values: Care, Courage and Commitment and we’ll offer you great opportunities to develop your career with us.

If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career.

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