Job Description
Company Description
Join us in shaping the future of the insurance industry, driven by innovation and a 150-year legacy of protecting people
Take your career further than you ever imagined with diverse roles and opportunities for personal and professional development.
This role can be based in our Sydney or Melbourne office
Help Protect This Australian Life
Your work at TAL will have a direct impact on the lives of over 5 million Australians, often during their most challenging times. Alongside our partners, you’ll contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference.
We’re committed to being proactive and accountable, enhancing how we work and collaborate to get things done. Our values – respect, commitment, and resourcefulness – guide us as we deliver on our purpose, working with governments, industry colleagues, and partners to make a lasting impact.
We also do what’s right by giving back. Through volunteering, championing equity, health, and sustainability, we actively support our community.
Job Description
At TAL, our Governance & Reporting Manager plays a pivotal role in protecting trust at scale. Sitting within Group Life & Retirement (GL&R), this role strengthens the foundations that enable our partnerships to thrive ensuring robust governance, transparency and regulatory integrity across a portfolio supporting millions of Australians. By championing consistency, assurance and collaboration across TAL and our partners, this role helps safeguard sustainable growth and innovation. It’s meaningful work that underpins confidence in our promises and ensures we continue protecting what matters most, today and into the future.
In this role you will:
Embed strong governance frameworks that enable compliant, sustainable growth across the GL&R portfolio.
Strengthen partner trust and assurance by delivering end‑to‑end attestations, audits and CPS230/CPS234 obligations.
Enable confident decision‑making through transparent governance, reporting and partner accountability mechanisms.
Safeguard regulatory and contractual commitments across partners and service providers through consistent oversight.
Provide clear risk insight to leaders and committees via timely, meaningful portfolio‑level reporting.
Champion governance excellence across GL&R, influencing stakeholders and representing partner interests.
Build capability and consistency by leading a high‑performing governance team and uplifting governance maturity.
Qualifications
Proven experience in financial services, with at least 5 years’ exposure to life insurance and/or superannuation environments.
Strong understanding of regulatory and governance frameworks, including APRA prudential standards and obligations relevant to group life and retirement portfolios.
Demonstrated governance and risk capability, with experience designing, embedding or operating effective governance and compliance frameworks.
Ability to translate complexity into clarity, using strong written and verbal communication to engage diverse stakeholders.
Confidence managing stakeholders and priorities, balancing multiple initiatives while supporting sound commercial and risk outcomes.
Analytical and detail‑focused approach, with the judgement to assess risk, interpret data and support informed decision‑making.
Additional Information
TAL is one of Australia’s leading life insurers, committed to inclusion, and supporting the career growth of our diverse workforce. We’re proud to be:
An Inclusive Employer – Recognised as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency and Bronze Tier Status within the Australian Workplace Equality Index
Diversity Champions – Member of Diversity Council Australia, Australian Disability Network, Pride in Diversity and Champions of Change
Reconciliation Advocates – Read our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan.
We welcome applications from people with diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, caregivers, individuals living with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.
Need adjustments during the recruitment process? Let our team know by getting in touch with us here.—we’re here to support you.
You’re always accountable for your actions. You never give up. You strive to find the best outcomes for customers and partners. And you value working together to find the best solutions for problems.
As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your eligibility for a role at TAL including Criminal History, Bankruptcy, Entitlement to Work, Regulatory and Reference Checks.
#LI-Hybrid
Everyone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves. Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day. Risk management is everyone’s responsibility.
If you are already a TAL employee please apply via the SmartRecruiters button in Workday and navigate to the Employee Portal. This is important to ensure that your application is recorded accurately.
Join us in shaping the future of the insurance industry, driven by innovation and a 150-year legacy of protecting people
Take your career further than you ever imagined with diverse roles and opportunities for personal and professional development.
This role can be based in our Sydney or Melbourne office
Help Protect This Australian Life
Your work at TAL will have a direct impact on the lives of over 5 million Australians, often during their most challenging times. Alongside our partners, you’ll contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference.
We’re committed to being proactive and accountable, enhancing how we work and collaborate to get things done. Our values – respect, commitment, and resourcefulness – guide us as we deliver on our purpose, working with governments, industry colleagues, and partners to make a lasting impact.
We also do what’s right by giving back. Through volunteering, championing equity, health, and sustainability, we actively support our community.
Job Description
At TAL, our Governance & Reporting Manager plays a pivotal role in protecting trust at scale. Sitting within Group Life & Retirement (GL&R), this role strengthens the foundations that enable our partnerships to thrive ensuring robust governance, transparency and regulatory integrity across a portfolio supporting millions of Australians. By championing consistency, assurance and collaboration across TAL and our partners, this role helps safeguard sustainable growth and innovation. It’s meaningful work that underpins confidence in our promises and ensures we continue protecting what matters most, today and into the future.
In this role you will:
Embed strong governance frameworks that enable compliant, sustainable growth across the GL&R portfolio.
Strengthen partner trust and assurance by delivering end‑to‑end attestations, audits and CPS230/CPS234 obligations.
Enable confident decision‑making through transparent governance, reporting and partner accountability mechanisms.
Safeguard regulatory and contractual commitments across partners and service providers through consistent oversight.
Provide clear risk insight to leaders and committees via timely, meaningful portfolio‑level reporting.
Champion governance excellence across GL&R, influencing stakeholders and representing partner interests.
Build capability and consistency by leading a high‑performing governance team and uplifting governance maturity.
Qualifications
Proven experience in financial services, with at least 5 years’ exposure to life insurance and/or superannuation environments.
Strong understanding of regulatory and governance frameworks, including APRA prudential standards and obligations relevant to group life and retirement portfolios.
Demonstrated governance and risk capability, with experience designing, embedding or operating effective governance and compliance frameworks.
Ability to translate complexity into clarity, using strong written and verbal communication to engage diverse stakeholders.
Confidence managing stakeholders and priorities, balancing multiple initiatives while supporting sound commercial and risk outcomes.
Analytical and detail‑focused approach, with the judgement to assess risk, interpret data and support informed decision‑making.
Additional Information
TAL is one of Australia’s leading life insurers, committed to inclusion, and supporting the career growth of our diverse workforce. We’re proud to be:
An Inclusive Employer – Recognised as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency and Bronze Tier Status within the Australian Workplace Equality Index
Diversity Champions – Member of Diversity Council Australia, Australian Disability Network, Pride in Diversity and Champions of Change
Reconciliation Advocates – Read our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan.
We welcome applications from people with diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, caregivers, individuals living with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.
Need adjustments during the recruitment process? Let our team know by getting in touch with us here.—we’re here to support you.
You’re always accountable for your actions. You never give up. You strive to find the best outcomes for customers and partners. And you value working together to find the best solutions for problems.
As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your eligibility for a role at TAL including Criminal History, Bankruptcy, Entitlement to Work, Regulatory and Reference Checks.
#LI-Hybrid
Everyone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves. Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day. Risk management is everyone’s responsibility.
If you are already a TAL employee please apply via the SmartRecruiters button in Workday and navigate to the Employee Portal. This is important to ensure that your application is recorded accurately.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Governance & Reporting Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Back Office Jobs sector. This role in Melbourne offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Back Office Jobs is a plus.