Primary Details

Head of Property & Energy - Underwriting

• Location: Sydney or Melbourne
• Type: Permanent, full time
• Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working

The opportunity

We’re seeking a Head of Property & Energy to own and lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives that enhance performance, strengthen broker relationships, and drive sustainable growth across the portfolio. This is a senior leadership role with high visibility, partnering closely with underwriting, distribution, and executive stakeholders to translate strategy into tangible outcomes.

You’ll bring strong technical property expertise, commercial acumen, and the ability to lead through complexity, while inspiring a high-performing and collaborative team.

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.

Your new role

You will lead strategic initiatives across the Property & Energy portfolio, translating business strategy into actionable plans, driving performance uplift, and ensuring strong governance, delivery discipline, and stakeholder alignment.

• Lead by example, promoting a high performance culture, and coach for success
• Own, monitor and adjust key business settings to deliver agree financial performance
• Develop and deliver strategic initiatives to optimise segment performance and partner outcomes
• Partner with internal stakeholders to align plans with broader ANZO strategy
• Provide data-driven insights and market analysis to inform strategy and decision-making
• Own KPI development, tracking, and performance management of key initiatives
• Oversee program delivery (scope, budget, timelines, risks, dependencies) and take corrective action where needed
• Drive improvements to underwriting processes, automation, and operational efficiency
• Maintain strong relationships with broker networks and key partners, actively supporting deal execution
• Monitor market position and competitive dynamics to inform strategic direction
• Lead governance, reporting, and remediation activity across the portfolio

About you

• Extensive property underwriting expertise with the ability to “talk the deal”
• Proven experience in strategic delivery, performance uplift, or transformation initiatives
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Advanced analytical capability (qualitative and quantitative) with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Resilient, adaptable leader who thrives in complex and challenging environments
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to inspire, coach, and lead high-performing teams
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate insights and strategy

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
• Life Leave, supporting the life events we all experience, leaving your annual leave for rest
• 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super
• A range of discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services

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
• Platinum employer on the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion
• Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates

APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen! 

If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today. Your career. At the heart of it.

Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.

QBE recognise 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].

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.