Location: Sydney or Perth
Type: 12-month fixed term contract
Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working
Click here to discover what it's like to be a part of QBE Group
The opportunity
This role sits within the Group Organisation Design and Strategic Workforce Planning team, shaping and maintaining QBE’s job architecture and skills ecosystem. It combines governance, data integrity and delivery with the opportunity to introduce more scalable, technology-enabled and AI-driven approaches to workforce design.
Your new role
In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring our job and skills frameworks are consistent, market-relevant and trusted, while continuously improving how they’re managed and used across the business. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across People, Technology and Data to drive better workforce decisions through high-quality data and streamlined processes.
Key Responsibilities include:
Coordinate and uplift governance of job architecture and skills through structured forums, enabling clear decision-making and alignment
Lead and support skills governance activities, ensuring frameworks remain relevant, practical and aligned to market shifts
Deliver continuous improvement initiatives to enhance data quality, governance efficiency and user experience
Project manage key initiatives end-to-end, from problem definition through to implementation and transition into BAU
Partner with Technology and Data teams to improve system capability and deliver scalable, tech-enabled and AI-driven solutions
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.
About you
We’re looking for someone who is comfortable working at the intersection of data, governance and delivery, with the ability to bring structure and clarity to complex problems. You’ll be collaborative, detail-oriented and confident, engaging stakeholders, with a mindset geared towards continuous improvement and innovation.
Key requirements:
Experience working with job architecture, skills data or similar workforce frameworks / data
Proven ability to deliver projects or continuous improvement initiatives in complex, matrixed environments
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions
Experience working with enterprise HR systems (e.g. Workday or similar)
Analytical mindset with a focus on data quality, governance and insight generation
Exposure to workforce analytics and labour market insights
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.
Rewards & 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].
Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Business Process Modeling, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Information Technology (IT) Support, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Operational Audits, Operations Management, Process Improvements, Risk Management, Self-Starter, Stakeholder Management, Team Management, Waterfall ModelApplication Close Date: 09/07/2026 11:59 PMHow to Apply:
To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
Skills Required
- Experience working with job architecture, skills data or similar workforce frameworks/data
- Proven ability to deliver projects or continuous improvement initiatives in complex, matrixed environments
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills with ability to influence and collaborate across functions
- Experience working with enterprise HR systems (e.g., Workday or similar)
- Analytical mindset focused on data quality, governance and insight generation
- Exposure to workforce analytics and labour market insights
- Project management and delivery experience end-to-end, including transition into BAU
What We Do
QBE Insurance Group is one of the world's top 20 general insurance and reinsurance companies, with operations in all the key insurance markets. QBE is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and is headquartered in Sydney. We employ more than 11,000 people in 27 countries.
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