Head of Data

Department: Information Technology

Location: Melbourne Office

Employment Type: FullTime

About Netwealth

Netwealth isn't just a company. We're shaping the future of wealth in Australia. Our award-winning platform and NextGen technology empower advisers and investors to achieve more, and we're proud to be recognised as one of Australia's most innovative FinTech businesses.

Since 1999, we've grown rapidly by challenging the status quo. We move fast, think big, and stay agile. Free from unnecessary bureaucracy so we can deliver smarter solutions for our clients and create real impact.

But what truly sets us apart? Our people. We're a team of curious, optimistic and courageous individuals who collaborate to make life better for more Australians. We value authenticity, and agility, and we believe in creating an environment where you can do your best work, grow your career, and feel part of something meaningful.

If you're looking for a place where your ideas matter, where innovation is celebrated, and where you can help shape a brighter financial future, join us at Netwealth.

The Opportunity

As Head of Data, reporting to the GM, Data & AI, you'll lead the build-out of our Enterprise Data Platform and the data products that enable our people to innovate faster for advisers and clients. Data is one of Netwealth's most valuable assets, and this role sits at the centre of how we unlock its value.

This is a genuine build opportunity.

You'll define the strategy, shape the roadmap, build the capability and create the operating model that allows data to be trusted, discoverable, reusable and easy to access across the organisation.

You'll lead the evolution of our data platform across Azure and Snowflake, establish modern ingestion and sharing patterns, build reusable data products, and create the foundations that enable our broader AI ambitions.

In this role, you will:

• Define and execute Netwealth's Data Engineering strategy

• Build and scale our Enterprise Data Platform

• Establish data products, domains and semantic layers that make data easy to consume

• Create modern ingestion and sharing capabilities across internal and external ecosystems

• Ensure strong standards for data quality, governance, security and privacy

• Lead and develop a high-performing Data Engineering function

• Partner across Technology and the broader business to deliver measurable outcomes

About you

You're a proven Data Engineering leader who has successfully built and scaled modern data capabilities in a complex environment.

You bring strong technical credibility but are equally comfortable shaping strategy, communicating vision and developing teams. You know how to bring structure to ambiguity, balance competing priorities and execute against a roadmap.

You'll bring:

• Experience leading Data Engineering, Data Platform or Data Product functions at scale

• Deep expertise across modern cloud data platforms such as Azure and Snowflake

• Experience building data products, domains and self-service data capabilities

• Strong understanding of data governance, privacy, security and regulatory obligations

• Experience leading through Engineering Managers and technical leaders

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

• A track record of building high-performing teams and delivering meaningful outcomes

Life At Netwealth

At Netwealth, we believe a fulfilling career is built on growth, balance, and belonging. Our people are our greatest strength, and we’re committed to supporting you at every stage of life because when you thrive, so do we.

We're proud to be recognised as one of Australia's top 5 companies for Career Development (endorsed by WORK180). From further education and diverse training opportunities to strong support for internal mobility. Your career can grow here.

Our flexible hybrid model supports balance, with just 4 days in the office each fortnight. When you’re in, you’ll enjoy working from one of our modern, thoughtfully designed spaces across Australia – including our state-of-the-art Melbourne CBD office. All locations feature contemporary facilities to make your day comfortable, and in Melbourne, you’ll also enjoy perks like end-of-trip amenities and daily breakfast to make your commute easier.

We offer benefits designed for your wellbeing and personal development, including;

• Family-friendly support: Paid parental leave and a fully funded school holiday program

• Wellness perks: CU Health (virtual healthcare), income protection, flu shots, wellness weeks, retail discounts and financial wellbeing services

• A vibrant culture: social events, trivia nights, and corporate sports

• Employee Resource Groups: LGBTQIA+, DAWN (Development and Accelerating Women at Netwealth), Culture Group and Carers Group

• Community Impact: Paid volunteering and our Netwealth Impact Group

We're proud of our inclusive and diverse workforce and encourage everyone to bring their genuine selves to work. It's one of our core values. We're committed to equity and inclusion through our gender equality, disability, LGBTQIA+, wellbeing and cultural initiatives. And we're certified by WORK180, Family Friendly Workplaces and Great Places to Work.

If you're excited by the opportunity but don't meet every requirements, we still encourage you to apply. Research shows people often hesitate unless they tick every box. We value potential and passion just as much.

Need adjustments during the recruitment process? Contact us at talent@netwealth.com.au

Apply now and help us shape a brighter financial future!