Executive Manager - Mainframe Services

Enjoy 50% remote working flexibility, plus bonus and benefits

Take the lead on Mainframe Services across the Group

Advance your career in an inclusive, supportive culture

See Yourself in Our Team

Enjoy 50% remote working flexibility, plus bonus and benefits

Take the lead on Mainframe Services across the Group

Advance your career in an inclusive, supportive culture

See Yourself in Our Team

Step into a pivotal leadership role within our Global Technology Services (GTS) Data Centre and Mainframe team, part of ES Technology. As Executive Manager, you’ll report directly to the General Manager for Data Centre and Specialised Compute, and lead a team that powers infrastructure operations, change, and transformation across the entire CBA Group, including Bankwest.

Our footprint spans Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, and includes global partnerships in India and Malaysia. You’ll be joining a high-performing, collaborative environment where your expertise will shape the future of mainframe services.

What You’ll Be Doing

This is your opportunity to redefine what’s possible in Mainframe Services. As a visionary leader with deep technical mastery of IBM zSystems technology, you’ll drive innovation, elevate performance, and transform the mainframe tenant experience.

• Tackle complex challenges head-on, crafting scalable, high-impact solutions that deliver real value.
• Work alongside some of the brightest engineers in the country, in a culture that champions open communication, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Expect flexibility, career growth, and the support you need to lead boldly.

We’re Interested in hearing from people who:

Are seasoned Mainframe leaders with extensive hands-on expertise in IBM z technologies, with a passion for developing high-performing teams.

• Bring strong expertise of both traditional and modern IBM tooling, including z/OSCICS, DB2, MQ, RACF, TSO, ISPF, JCL, REXX, z/OSMF  and ISV tools.
• Are comfortable with z peripherals including SAN, storage arrays, virtual tape, and non-z technologies such as Windows and Linux.
• Have experience in API enablement, zCX (z/OS Container Extensions and Platform), and cloud integration, ready to bridge legacy systems with future-ready solutions.
• Lead with a blend of technical depth and people-first leadership, empowering teams and championing innovation.
• Understand enterprise data standards, supplier management, application modernisation, reference architecture, and performance optimisation at the application layer.
• Are skilled in managing large vendor relationships and contract negotiations
• Advocate for DevSecOps and engineering excellence, and are excited by the possibilities of responsible AI adoption across platforms and pipelines.

Working With Us

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

Our people bring their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives to build a respectful, inclusive, and flexible workplace with flexible work locations. One where we’re driven by our values, and supported to share ideas, initiatives, and energy. One where making a positive impact for customers, communities and each other is part of our every day.  

Here, you’ll thrive. You’ll be supported when faced with challenges and empowered to tackle new opportunities. We’re hiring engineers from across all of our technology hubs in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. We really love working here, and we think you will too.  

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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