Director Enterprise AI and Data Platforms

Storyful; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

News Corp Australia is seeking a Director, Enterprise, AI & Data Platforms to lead Technology, Digital and Data's shared platform layer that underpins every application and product across the group. The role drives strategy, governance and the data/AI platforms, ensuring reliability, scalability and security while enabling rapid delivery and monetisation of data assets with the business squads.

This hybrid Sydney-based position offers broad transformation scope and close partnership with Global

Job description

What's the role?

The Director, Enterprise, AI & Data Platforms leads Technology, Digital and Data's (TDD) shared platform layer - the foundational enterprise, AI, data and integration platforms that underpin every application and digital product across NCA. The role exists to ensure these platforms are reliable, scalable, secure, and enabling so that the business applications and product squads that depend on them deliver with speed and confidence. In addition to the reliable operation of platforms and the delivery of continuous improvement programs, this role has a strong strategic and transformational dimension. It is also TDD's primary sponsor for self-originated platform demand (e.g. tech health, architecture simplification, etc ) and manages the engagement and interaction between TDD and the News Corp Global Technology team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, delivery, and operations across three key platform domains: Data & Integration, AI & Agentic, and Corporate & Enterprise.
• Oversee critical corporate enterprise systems, such as ERP and Finance systems, and manage workforce enablement tools in close partnership with Global Technology.
• Own the unified data and intelligence layer to prevent data fragmentation across the business and ensure operational alignment with the broader data strategy.
• Manage the shared AI and Agentic layer by provisioning compute, telemetry, and strict safety controls like content filtering and PII redaction.
• Lead and facilitate the data and AI governance forums and processes.
• Responsible for data management and safety.
• Drive and enable the commercialisation of data and AI assets by proactively identifying opportunities to build and monetise new products or services.
• Lead the Analytics and Insights practice.
• Act as the primary sponsor for self-originated platform demand, rigorously prioritising platform health, architectural improvements, and technical debt reduction.

Who are you?

An experienced leader with 15+ years in large-scale technology and data environments, ideally in media, publisher, or complex corporate enterprises. An expert with deep knowledge of cloud environments like GCP and AWS, AI and Agentic platforms, enterprise platforms, and advanced integration technologies. A specialist possessing a high degree of AI fluency, specifically regarding LLM operations and RAG architectures at an enterprise scale. A commercially minded professional with a proven ability to identify opportunities for growth and asset commercialisation. An outcome-oriented enabler who provides essential guardrails and platform reliability without gatekeeping delivery or slowing down teams. Degree-qualified with a Bachelor's or Master's in computer science, information systems, or data science.

Applications close on Thursday, 24th September 2026

Why News Corp Australia

Join a culture where innovation is our operating rhythm. You’ll work on a diverse portfolio of Australia’s most loved brands and play a pivotal role in leading the technological shift in how we create commercial content. Our vibrant, hybrid work environment and dynamic, values-driven culture empowers you to push boundaries, collaborate as one unified team, and make a positive, measurable impact for all Australians.

News Extras Benefits

• Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family
• Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits
• Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)
• News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.
• Support on making the most of your money
• Access tailored development opportunities, including leadership programs, to cultivate your skills and support your career
• Make a difference to our communities through volunteer opportunities and company-organised charity drives
• Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Our people make us unique, and so we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply! We are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process. For more information regarding Diversity at NewsCorp Australia please visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the Diversity@News section.

Category: Technology, Digital and Data

We are proud to be Australia’s most impactful media group, we’re even prouder of what we stand for: Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia. With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, backed by a team of more than 5,000 dedicated people across the country, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 17 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek across multiple digital, video, audio and print platforms. Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we are passionate, creative and dynamic. We offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.