Hybrid Head of Specialty Solutions Australia bei Aon Corporation

Head of Specialties, Australia

• Position can be based in Sydney or Melbourne
• Executive leadership role to scale growth across complex, high‑risk and regulated industries
• Lead national Specialties teams (Cyber, Trade Credit, M&A, Surety, Financial Institutions) to deliver Aon United
• Ideal for an inclusive leader with deep commercial competence and specialty lines expertise

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

• Provide strategic direction of a combined national portfolio across M&A, Cyber, Trade Credit, Surety and Financial Institutions.
• Lead and collaborate with Specialty business leaders to lead, grow and accelerate opportunities in conjunction with other Aon Australia business lines.
• Develop and implement segment strategies with the National Leadership Team, Global & Corporate and the CCO to drive revenue growth and profitability in priority clients and segments.
• Identify market opportunities, emerging risks and growth areas, driving innovation in product, service and delivery.
• Be accountable for revenue performance, client profitability, client service levels and client satisfaction across Specialties.
• Own portfolio growth for both New/New sales and New/Existing solution‑line sales to meet targets.
• Embed operational standard methodology, including Delivering Aon United (DAU) and Aon Client Leadership (ACL) models.
• Lead matrix coordination and tackle customer concerns within the segment to secure alignment and execution.
• Lead, mentor and develop high‑performing teams across specialties, encouraging collaboration and accountability.
• Align the People Strategy to business outcomes: goal setting and PMA reviews, colleague engagement, talent and succession, remuneration, and development planning.
• Operational excellence: ensure robust governance, risk management and regulatory compliance; drive efficiencies and digital transformation using Aon tools (e.g., AI, Analysers).
• Transformation & change: embed a growth mindset, innovation, continuous improvement and customer‑centricity across the enterprise.
• Risk & compliance: ensure all growth activities adhere to Australian regulations and Aon’s risk standards and policies.

How this opportunity is different

This executive role reports to the CEO, Australia, with enterprise‑wide impact across Aon Australia and close collaboration with Pacific/APAC/Global teams. You will shape national specialty strategies while uniting teams to deliver differentiated client and commercial outcomes.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Entrepreneurial bias for action; growth and improvement approach; strong commercial competence; high personal motivation and work ethic.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills; advanced partner management across clients, markets and internal leaders.
• Excellent presentation and communication; adaptability, resilience and flexibility; humility, empathy and an open‑minded approach.
• Background in specialty insurance or adjacent financial/professional services leading multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Tier 1 broking compliance (PS146) or the ability to obtain within agreed timeframes.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself.  We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on [email protected]

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. 

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