Head of Digital Platforms – Data & Augmented Solutions

Harrison McMillan Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Electricity reimbursements

Income protection

Parental leave (18 weeks) and (5 weeks

Corporate discounts on health and gym

1 paid day volunteering leave

Job summary

SA Power Networks is seeking a Head of Digital Platforms – Data & Augmented Solutions to lead the strategic direction and ongoing evolution of the organisation's data, analytics, AI and automation platforms. You will ensure reliable, scalable platform services and empower delivery teams with trusted data and digital capabilities.

The role requires senior leadership, strong governance, and the ability to partner with executives to balance investment with operational performance while driving

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience overseeing data, analytics, AI, automation or platform capabilities within complex enterprise environments.
• Experience developing and evolving enterprise data and digital platforms that deliver reliable, scalable and business-focused outcomes.
• Strong understanding of data management, analytics, AI, automation and contemporary platform delivery practices.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with executives and senior stakeholders across business, operational and technology functions to achieve shared outcomes.
• Experience translating business priorities and delivery requirements into scalable, reusable and sustainable platform capabilities.
• Knowledge of technology governance, cyber security, risk management and regulatory obligations within highly regulated or operationally critical environments.
• Experience fostering platform adoption, improving data quality and enabling greater use of data-driven decision-making across an organisation.
• Commercial and strategic acumen, with experience balancing platform investment, operational performance and long-term sustainability.
• Utilities, critical infrastructure or other operationally complex industry experience will be highly regarded.
• Degree qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data, Engineering or a related discipline, and/or equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to satisfy applicable critical-worker background-check requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction, performance and ongoing evolution of data, analytics, AI and automation platforms.
• Ensure platform services are reliable, scalable and fit for purpose for business and delivery teams.
• Lead platform strategy, governance, operations and continuous improvement.
• Drive platform adoption, strengthen data governance and improve data accessibility and value across the organisation.
• Advance automation and promote modern engineering practices while ensuring security and sustainability.

Skills

Leadership

Data & analytics

AI & automation

Platform governance

Stakeholder management

Data management

Data-driven decision making

Strategic thinking

Cyber security & risk

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in IT/CS/Data/Engineering

Job description

Head of Digital Platforms – Data & Augmented Solutions

Looking for the next opportunity where your work genuinely matters?
Join SA Power Networks and help power homes, businesses and communities across South Australia - today and into the future.

About the Company

SA Power Networks plays a vital role in South Australia, connecting homes, businesses and communities to a safe, reliable and efficient electricity network.

We're proud to be leading the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future, working closely with communities across the state to achieve meaningful change.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. With a collaborative culture, strong development pathways and a commitment to innovation, you'll be supported to grow your career while making a real impact, connecting South Australians to a better energy future, today.

At SA Power Networks, you'll be part of a team where our values shape how we work every day.

We keep everyone safe, collaborate with purpose, take the initiative, and rise to the challenge to deliver for our people, customers and communities.

We offer an environment that values safety above all, encourages new ideas, and supports you to grow your career while making a meaningful contribution to South Australia.

You will also enjoy:

• Flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on work-life balance
• Up to $900 in electricity reimbursements each year
• Income Protection Coverage
• Primary Parental Leave (18 weeks) and Secondary Parental Leave (5 weeks)
• Corporate discounts on health insurance and gym memberships
• 1 paid day of volunteering leave

Role Overview

Reporting to the Chief Digital Officer, the Head of Digital Platforms – Data & Augmented Solutions is responsible for the strategic direction, performance and ongoing evolution of the organisation's data, analytics, artificial intelligence and automation platforms.

The role ensures platform services are reliable, scalable and fit for purpose, enabling business and delivery teams to access trusted data, insights and digital capabilities that support operational and strategic outcomes. Providing leadership across platform strategy, governance, operations and continuous improvement, the position is accountable for ensuring platform capabilities remain aligned to enterprise priorities, technology direction and future business needs.

Working closely with business, technology and operational leaders, the role will drive platform adoption, strengthen data governance, and improve the accessibility and value of data and augmented solutions across the organisation. The position also plays a key role in advancing automation, promoting modern engineering practices and ensuring platform services remain secure, sustainable and capable of supporting long-term business growth.

Essential Skills and Expertise

Significant leadership experience overseeing data, analytics, artificial intelligence, automation or platform capabilities within complex enterprise environments.

Experience developing and evolving enterprise data and digital platforms that deliver reliable, scalable and business-focused outcomes.

Strong understanding of data management, analytics, artificial intelligence, automation and contemporary platform delivery practices.

Ability to build trusted relationships with executives and senior stakeholders across business, operational and technology functions to achieve shared outcomes.

Experience translating business priorities and delivery requirements into scalable, reusable and sustainable platform capabilities.

Knowledge of technology governance, cyber security, risk management and regulatory obligations within highly regulated or operationally critical environments.

Experience fostering platform adoption, improving data quality and enabling greater use of data-driven decision-making across an organisation.

Commercial and strategic acumen, with experience balancing platform investment, operational performance and long-term sustainability.

Utilities, critical infrastructure or other operationally complex industry experience will be highly regarded.

Degree qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data, Engineering or a related discipline, and/or equivalent professional experience.

Ability to satisfy applicable critical-worker background-check requirements.

This role is based in Adelaide. Interstate applicants must be willing to relocate.

Please note that applications must include a resume in Word format.

Applications close 18/11/2026. The recruitment process will commence during the advertising period, with suitable candidates being considered as applications are received.

Diversity & inclusion

SA Power Networks is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all genders, ages, ethnicities and sexual orientations, and from people with disability.

We want everyone to have an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience. If you require reasonable adjustments, an application form in an alternative format or another accessible way to participate in the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail]

For more information about SA Power Networks visit www.sapowernetworks.com.au