The Commonwealth Bank Group has opened a ‘technology hub’ in Perth city, as part of a broader strategy to contribute to Australia’s digital economy and support a diverse pipeline of tech talent.
CBA’s Tech Hub program has been established to diversify the concentration of tech professionals outside Sydney, with the Bankwest and CBA Perth Tech Hub joining previously launched hubs in Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane.
The new Perth Tech Hub will offer employment opportunities across data science, cybersecurity, and software engineering, and deliver projects that benefit CBA and Bankwest customers, colleagues and the communities in which they operate.
As part of its commitment to fostering future tech talent, the CBA Group has partnered with two major WA academic institutions – The University of Western Australia and Curtin University – and will provide valuable career experience for the next generation of technology professionals.
Brendan Hopper, Chief Information Officer for Technology at Commonwealth Bank, said the Bankwest and CBA Perth Tech Hub demonstrates CBA’s commitment to driving technological advancement nationwide, as it expands its skilled team of tech professionals in Western Australia.
Bankwest Executive General Manager, Jason Chan, said WA is an increasingly popular smart state destination for tech professionals to live, work and develop solutions for customers, with more than 100 new jobs expected to be created.