Lead, Productivity

Role summary

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The Lead, Productivity role is likely responsible for improving workforce efficiency, simplifying processes and helping teams achieve service and performance targets. Requirements typically include experience in productivity, workforce planning, operational improvement, performance reporting or business transformation, preferably within banking or financial services. Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder-management skills are expected, along with the ability to identify process issues, use data to recommend improvements and lead initiatives across multiple teams. The successful candidate should be commercially minded, customer focused and comfortable working with senior leaders, operational teams and technology partners. Experience with productivity tools, process optimisation, reporting platforms and change management would be advantageous.

About the employer

ANZ Group Holdings Limited is one of Australia and New Zealand’s major banking groups, providing retail, commercial and institutional banking, wealth and financial services. Headquartered in Melbourne, ANZ serves millions of customers across Australia, New Zealand and selected international markets. Its services include everyday banking, home lending, business finance, payments, deposits, investment products and institutional banking solutions. ANZ employs a large workforce across branches, contact centres, corporate offices, technology teams and specialist operations. The bank is focused on supporting customers, strengthening digital banking capabilities, improving productivity and managing risks responsibly. Its Docklands headquarters is part of Melbourne’s major business and financial-services district. Like other large banks, ANZ offers career paths across operations, technology, risk, finance, customer service, product, analytics and leadership, with flexible and hybrid working arrangements available in many corporate roles.

Working in Australia

Australia offers strong opportunities in banking, technology, healthcare, construction, education, engineering, hospitality and skilled trades, especially in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. Australian workplace culture is generally informal, collaborative and focused on clear communication, inclusion, safety and work-life balance. Lifestyle varies from busy city living to coastal, regional and outdoor communities; public healthcare, beaches, national parks and sporting activities are major attractions. Skilled workers commonly need an employer-sponsored visa, a skilled independent or state-nominated visa, or another eligible work visa. Requirements depend on occupation, qualifications, English ability, age and experience, and applicants should check the Australian Department of Home Affairs website. Relocating involves arranging accommodation, tax and banking registration, health insurance where required, and understanding living costs, which can be high in major cities. Melbourne provides excellent transport, cultural diversity and professional opportunities, but newcomers should budget carefully for rent and everyday expenses.