Chief Technology Officer

The Onset; Sydney; On-site; AUD 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

The Onset Group is seeking an experienced Chief Technology Officer to lead technology strategy, operations and delivery for an established Australian media organisation. You will balance reliability of critical systems with opportunities to innovate, reporting to the CEO and shaping the future of digital journalism and information delivery.

You will oversee cloud modernization, cybersecurity, data, and AI, manage budgets and partners, and influence editorial, product and commercial leaders to

Qualifications

• Proven experience as CTO/CIO or senior technology leader.
• Experience leading digital transformation in media/journalism or related sectors.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise IT, cloud, data analytics and AI.
• Experience managing technology budgets and external partners.
• Ability to influence executives and boards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a technology roadmap aligned with business and editorial goals.
• Lead core platform modernization, cloud infrastructure, and digital services.
• Oversee engineering, architecture, data, and AI initiatives.
• Ensure cybersecurity, governance and risk management.
• Lead internal teams and external delivery partners.
• Collaborate with editorial, product and commercial leaders to enable growth.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Technology strategy

Executive stakeholder management

Cloud architecture

Cybersecurity

Data & AI vision

Education

MBA or relevant master's degree

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Enterprise Architecture

Job description

Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

Lead the next chapter of technology transformation in Australian media

• Shape the technology strategy of an established Australian media organisation
• Lead a significant, multi-year digital transformation program
• Drive innovation across engineering, cloud, cybersecurity, data and AI

The Opportunity

We're partnering with a highly respected Australian media organisation that plays an important role in the country's news and information landscape. With a strong reputation, collaborative culture and significant investment in technology underway, the organisation is entering an exciting period of transformation.

We are seeking an experienced Chief Technology Officer to modernise critical platforms, lead its technology function and help shape the future of digital journalism and information delivery.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll influence technology strategy, lead an established team and deliver a substantial program of change.

The Role You'll take ownership of technology strategy, operations and delivery, balancing the reliability of business-critical systems with opportunities to innovate.

Key responsibilities include:

• Technology leadership: Develop and execute a technology roadmap aligned with business and editorial objectives.
• Digital transformation: Modernise core platforms, cloud infrastructure, applications and digital services.
• Engineering and architecture: Lead software engineering, systems integration and technology architecture.
• Data and AI: Unlock opportunities through analytics, intelligent automation and responsible AI adoption.
• Cybersecurity and governance: Ensure operational resilience, information security and effective technology risk management.
• People and partnerships: Lead a collaborative internal team and manage strategic technology and delivery partners.
• Executive engagement: Work closely with editorial, product and commercial leaders to ensure technology enables the broader organisation.

About You:

You're an accomplished technology executive who combines strategic thinking, technical credibility and commercial judgement.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• Proven experience as a CTO, CIO, Head of Technology or equivalent senior technology leader.
• A background in media, journalism, digital publishing, content platforms or information services.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise IT, software engineering, cloud, cybersecurity and architecture.
• Experience delivering complex digital transformation while maintaining business-critical operations.
• An understanding of how data, analytics and AI can improve digital products and content workflows.
• Commercial experience managing technology budgets, vendors and outsourced delivery partners.
• The ability to influence executive teams and boards while building trusted relationships across the business.

Media or journalism experience is highly desirable, although exceptional leaders from adjacent digital, SaaS and data-driven businesses are encouraged to apply.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to take on an influential technology leadership role at a pivotal point in an organisation's evolution. You'll inherit a capable, collaborative team and established technology partnerships, alongside the investment and mandate to deliver meaningful change. Most importantly, you'll help shape how technology supports the future of journalism, trusted information and digital media.

We welcome enquiries from experienced technology leaders passionate about media, innovation and making a meaningful impact.