Data & IT Manager

The North Australian Pastoral Company; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Permanent full‑time

Training & development

Industry leading benefits

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.

Skills

Data strategy

IT governance

Cyber security

AI adoption

Power BI

Microsoft Fabric

Cloud platforms

Vendor management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Fabric

Data Warehouse

Azure/AWS

Job description

Lead NAPCo's data, IT, cyber security and AI strategy improving systems, reporting and technology outcomes across the business in Brisbane and beyond.

About NAPCo

The North Australian Pastoral Company (NAPCo) was founded in 1877 and is one of Australia's leading beef cattle companies, managing over 6.1 million hectares, largest single herd in the world and home to Five Founders Beef. NAPCo employs approximately 220 staff operating across Queensland and the Northern Territory, with 15 cattle stations, a Depot in Mount Isa, a Feedlot and Farm in the Darling Downs and an office in Brisbane's CBD.

About the role

Reporting to the CFO, the Data & IT Manager will shape and deliver the next phase of NAPCo’s Data and IT Strategy. This is a strategic and hands‑on role, combining long‑term direction with practical delivery across the business. Building on our established data capability, this role will lead a whole‑of‑business approach to finance transformation, enterprise data, technology services, cyber security and the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence (AI).

With accountability for NAPCo’s enterprise systems and technology environment, the role will oversee data architecture, integrity and governance, strategic technology initiatives, and the performance of outsourced IT service providers. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, including the Natural Capital and Finance teams, the Data & IT Manager will strengthen data and reporting capability, identify opportunities to streamline business processes through technology, and ensure systems, platforms and services remain secure, reliable, scalable and aligned with NAPCo’s priorities.

Day‑to‑day duties will include

• 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.

About You

You are an experienced Data, Technology, Business Systems or IT professional who can translate business needs into practical solutions and confidently lead enterprise‑wide initiatives.

You will be comfortable working across a diverse and geographically dispersed business, balancing strategic priorities with hands‑on delivery.

To be successful in this role, you will have

• 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.
• Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft technologies, cloud platforms, networking and infrastructure.
• Demonstrated project management, vendor management and technology budget management experience.
• Experience working with remote operations and geographically dispersed teams.
• Experience within the agricultural or agribusiness sector will be highly regarded.

You will also bring

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business.
• A proactive, collaborative and solutions‑focused approach.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A high level of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.

Employee benefits

• Permanent full‑time position
• A competitive remuneration package, with industry leading benefits
• We offer Flexible working arrangements (3 days office / 2 days WFH)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Applications will close on 16th October. Interviews will be held shortly after.

For more information on this opportunity, please email [e-mail].

NAPCo is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces, promotes and values diversity and inclusion.