Head of CIO Office

Established in 1988 Rest is one of Australias largest profit-to-member superannuation funds.

We support more than two million members with around $100 billion of funds under management and are recognised as a responsible investment leader*. We believe when members understand and engage with their super theyre more likely to get a better retirement outcome.

Everything we do at Rest is underpinned by our values and behaviours we want to Be Daring Keep it Simple Take Action and Have Grit. To put it simply we want our people to thrive and love the work they do.

This role serves as a strategic advisor confidante and right hand person responsible for amplifying the
efficiency and efficacy of Rests Chief Investment Officer (CIO). This role is pivotal in translating the CIOs vision into an operational plan facilitating decision-making predicting risk and red flags before they occur and ensuring the seamless execution of initiatives critical to the funds success.

The primary focus of the Head of CIO Office is to support the CIO to operate effectively with access to the right information at the right time to inform decision-making and drive outcomes aligned with the organisations strategic objectives and CIOs agenda.

As a member of the Investment divisions Leadership Team the Head of CIO Office will manage senior stakeholder relationships and provide leadership to key projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Strategy: Lead the regular development and review of the Investment divisions strategicpriorities including an actionable set of objectives KPIs projects aspirational culture & behaviour change etc that are wholly aligned with the strategic direction of Rest overall.
• Advisory and Decision Support: Serve as a thought advisor offering the CIO and the Investment divisions Leadership Team perspectives they may not see based on data alone or from within individual teams. Prepare decision briefs; e.g. frame problems develop options consider risks and returns manage stakeholder impacts prepare recommendations etc.
• Operating Model Execution: Work closely with the CIO to develop and implement the Investment divisions operating model and rhythm of management meetings. Be an important part of the connective tissue that binds the Investment division with other parts of Rest especially where services are being provided to support the work of the Investment division and/or visa versa; e.g. Finance & Investment Operations Data Data Technology & Delivery Member (including Product) and Corporate Affairs (including Communications Public Policy). Manage and set agendas track progress agree and follow up actions etc to ensure delivery of the strategic priorities.
• Reporting: Prepare CIO reporting and other Rest Board and Committee papers ensuring strategic alignment quality written communication timeliness and consistency of message.
• Communication Internal and External: Work with the CIO and the Investment divisions Leadership Team to communicate key priorities across the Investment division and Rest to keep stakeholders informed updated and aligned. Coordinate external communications for the CIO and the Investment division including member / employer communications external speaking / thought leadership pieces and industry participation.

Qualifications :

Qualifications

• Business Commerce Economics Law or Finance degree

Required experience understanding or credentials including:

• Investment Management / Superannuation industry background highly desirable
• Strong understanding of CIO role
• High levels of integrity discretion and diplomacy
• Deep understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a professional superannuation trustee
• Experience running a significant P&L
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Strong internal and external relationship builder
• Demonstrable effectiveness when operating at executive and board-level

Additional Information :

Our benefits have been designed so you can tailor your experience with us and include:

• Personal and professional development opportunities 
• Hybrid working 
• Purchase leave scheme and gender neutral 16 weeks paid parental leave 
• Super Contribution Continuation for 12 Months of parental leave 
• Linkedin Learning 
• Income Protection Insurance 
• Rest Excellence awards (peer recognition awards based on Rests values and behaviours) 
• Rest Stops - meeting free breaks 

If you share our values believe you can help make a difference for our members and want to be part of a leading superannuation fund with a Super culture please click Apply Now.

Rest is committed to creating a flexible work environment and culture that embraces diversity equity and inclusion - where people feel welcome safe to be themselves and inspired to do their best.

We value the different backgrounds lived experiences and abilities our diverse team brings. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all ages cultural backgrounds faiths gender identities sexual orientations and thinking styles. This includes people with disability neurodiverse individuals Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples and those with disrupted work history due to career or other breaks.

Please note only people with the right to work in Australia will be considered.

*Funds under management as at 31 July 2025. Rest is recognised as a Responsible Investment Leader by the Responsible Investment Association Australia (RIAA) in its Responsible Investment Benchmark Report 2022.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time