Job Description

Let’s introduce ourselves

We’re a venture-scaler powered by CommBank. That means we build, buy, and invest in startups that could benefit the bank’s 15 million customers and beyond.

Because of what we do, we’re really neither corporate, nor startup – instead we navigate the space between both worlds. We're close enough to benefit from the Commbank’s strategy, scale, and stability, but separate enough that we have the autonomy to try new things.

What it’s like to work here

We’re a community of galvanisers, thinkers, and doers. We have a big, bold vision, which so far no-one has nailed (including us). That excites, rather than deters, us.

We never lose sight of the impact we can have on people’s lives, and the role that each of us plays in shaping the bank of the future. We don’t take ourselves too seriously and make time to connect to celebrate and grow our people.

At x15, we’re guided by CBA Values and the CBA Way. And what does that mean? We’re aware, attuned, and always act to help our people and our customers. We’re more than just job titles and we don’t hide the human stuff. We lead with grit and grace and do what's right – even if it's hard. And, whatever happens, we always find a way.

About the role

The Head of People Experience is a key architect of x15's ability to build, scale and grow ventures. As a member of the x15 leadership team, this role creates the conditions for our people and teams to move fast, innovate with confidence and deliver meaningful customer impact. Shaping every stage of the employee experience, the role brings together talent, leadership, culture, capability, skilling and AI-enabled ways of working to build a future-ready workforce.

You will have the autonomy to determine when to leverage CommBank's existing capabilities and practices, and when to selectively invest in bespoke x15 solutions to deliver our Employee Value Proposition. This is a unique opportunity to drive thought leadership across x15, using this business unit as a testing ground to develop and share learnings on building people experience within a dynamic, future-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and deliver x15's People Experience strategy, creating a distinctive employee experience that enables our people and ventures to thrive.
• Build, attract and mobilise exceptional talent through innovative hiring, employer branding and strategic workforce planning.
• Develop future-ready leaders and teams by accelerating capability, AI adoption and continuous learning.
• Shape a high-performing, values-led culture that fosters innovation, inclusion, belonging and accountability.
• Partner with executive leaders to align people strategy with business priorities and organisational growth.
• Lead and grow a high-performing People Experience team, driving excellence, innovation and measurable impact.
• Develop mutual mentorship and talent exchange programs with applicable VC partners.
• Strengthen partnerships across x15 and CommBank to scale best-in-class people practices while preserving what makes x15 unique; including partnership with the CBA HR business partner.

Experience you will bring

• Experience leading AI adoption and building future-ready capability through organisation-wide learning, skilling and new ways of working.
• Experience across a mix of People Experience, Talent, Culture or Organisational Development.
• Track record of designing and delivering people strategies in high-growth, fast-paced environments with measurable impact.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to influence executive leaders and drive strategic outcomes.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication and relationship-building skills as well as leading through change/transformation.
• Experience in enabling an innovation culture across technology, digital, startup or venture environments

Why Join Us?

• Help to shape the future of work at one of Australia's most unique venture scalers, with the opportunity to influence how AI, leadership and culture evolve.
• Join an engaged and ambitious leadership team that genuinely believes people and culture are a competitive advantage.
• Work at the intersection of startup pace and enterprise scale, with the autonomy to experiment, innovate and make a measurable impact.

• Competitive salary and bonus structure as well as access to the best in class benefits that CommBank offers.

Research shows that people from underrepresented backgrounds sometimes hesitate to apply for roles if they don't meet every requirement. If this is you, don’t worry - we still encourage you to apply. We are committed to creating a workplace that supports long-lasting and meaningful careers for everyone, and your unique skills and perspective might be just what we’re looking for!

Advertising End Date: 24/07/2026