Data, IT & AI Strategy Leader

The North Australian Pastoral Company

City of Brisbane

Hybrid

AUD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Permanent full‑time

Training & development

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Job summary

The North Australian Pastoral Company (NAPCo) is seeking a strategic Data & IT Manager to shape and deliver its data and technology roadmap in Brisbane and across Australia. You will drive finance transformation, enterprise data governance and AI adoption, while ensuring secure, scalable systems and strong governance across the business.

You will lead a hands-on, cross‑functional team, manage outsourced providers, and align technology initiatives with NAPCo’s priorities.

Qualifications

At least five years’ relevant experience in data, technology, business systems or IT, including management experience leading projects, people or service providers.
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline.
Experience leading enterprise data and technology initiatives, including digital transformation, cyber security and AI adoption.

Responsibilities

Lead and deliver NAPCo’s Data and IT Strategy, including finance transformation, cyber security, AI adoption and whole‑of‑business technology priorities.
Strengthen data governance, architecture, integration and reporting capability, including oversight of the Data Warehouse, Microsoft Fabric and Power BI environment.
Oversee NAPCo’s enterprise technology platforms, IT services, infrastructure and connectivity, ensuring effective cyber security, disaster recovery, technology risk management and regulatory compliance.
Partner with business teams to improve systems, automate processes and deliver practical data, AI and technology solutions.
Take a hands‑on role in investigating system and data issues, improving workflows and supporting the implementation of practical solutions.
Manage outsourced technology providers, contracts, service performance, risk, budgets and technology investments.
Lead system upgrades, asset lifecycle planning, user education and continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead and mentor the role’s direct report, supporting capability development and effective delivery.