Head of IT Partnerships

Who We Are

iSelect and Compare the Market are trusted, well-known brands dedicated to helping millions of Australians compare and buy personal finance and household products such as insurance, energy, and loans. Together, we provide a seamless, customer-focused experience that makes it easier for Australian’s to find the right products to suit their needs.

What You’ll Be Doing

This is a pivotal leadership role at the centre of our tech function. Reporting to our CTO, you’ll be responsible for the strategic management of IT commercial relationships across both Compare the Market and iSelect. Working closely with IT, Finance, Procurement and key execs, you’ll ensure every contract, relationship and dollar spent delivers meaningful value - driving performance, optimising spend and strengthening our vendor ecosystem. This means:

• Leading vendor and contract strategy
• Strengthening commercial partnerships
• Driving financial performance across IT
• Optimising workforce planning
• Delivering high-quality governance and reporting (including boards, committees and regulatory forums)
• Enabling aligned and effective communication across two businesses and two locations
• Acting as a trusted senior liaison
• Maintaining rigour and discretion

What’s In It For You

At Compare the Market and iSelect, we’re all about helping people make smart choices – and joining us might just be yours. We offer an environment where your ideas are heard, your contributions are valued, and your growth genuinely matters. Collaboration is part of our DNA and you’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking team where you can do meaningful work (and be recognised for it!) 

We’re guided by three shared values that shape how we work, how we treat each other, and how we show up for our customers - Drive, Noble Intent and All Together.

Plus, we offer a range of great perks to help you thrive both in and out of work:

• Vibrant and social community who have annual celebrations, family fun days and regular events
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including the option of one day working from home each week or a 9-day fortnight
• Enjoy additional leave days - ‘ME’ leave and ‘Volunteer Day’ leave
• Free coffee on Mondays
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Return To Work bonus for returning parents
• Quarterly Award and Recognition program

What Sets You Apart  

We’re looking for a strategic leader who understands both the detail and the bigger picture - and how to connect the two. You’ll have:

• Strong experience in IT commercial, vendor or contract management within complex environments
• Sharp financial acumen, with hands-on experience managing budgets, forecasts and cost optimisation initiatives (and can clearly articulate the story behind the numbers)
• An understanding of tech commercial models (including licensing, utilisation and vendor dynamics, particularly with major providers like AWS and Microsoft)
• You’re super organised, comfortable managing competing priorities and navigating ambiguity without losing focus
• A history of delivering measurable value, whether through cost savings, improved contract outcomes or stronger vendor performance
• The ability to communicate with clarity and influence, building trust while keeping work moving forward

Interested? Let’s chat!

At Compare the Market and iSelect we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we embrace diversity.  

This role is available to candidates with unlimited Australian working rights only. Sponsorship is not available.  

iSelect and Compare the Market, brands of iCompare Group, are committed to protecting your privacy. All applications and personal information are kept confidential and securely stored in line with Australian privacy laws, used only for recruitment purposes, and not shared with third parties outside iCompare Group without your consent.