Head of Technology

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Permanent
  • Eastern suburbs | ASAP start

We’re partnering with a market-leading, globally backed organisation operating across complex supply chain and distribution networks. With a strong national footprint and a clear transformation agenda, this is a rare opportunity to shape enterprise technology strategy and drive meaningful business impact.

You will lead a capable, multi-disciplinary IT team and oversee a complex environment spanning core enterprise systems (including ERP and supply chain platforms such as Infor M3, alongside enterprise analytics platforms like Oracle BI), hybrid infrastructure (on-premise and cloud), and customer-facing digital platforms and integrations.

Key Accountabilities

  • Define and deliver a 3-5 year technology roadmap aligned to organisational strategy
  • Identify and drive opportunities for platform modernisation, automation, and cloud optimisation
  • Evaluate emerging technologies (including AI) and implement practical, value-driven solutions
  • Lead architecture governance to ensure scalability, resilience, and interoperability
  • Oversee end-to-end IT operations across infrastructure, applications, integrations, and end-user services
  • Balance strategic initiatives with operational delivery
  • Provide executive-level reporting across performance, risks, budgets, and benefits realisation
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of approximately 25 staff
  • Act as the primary technology advisor to the executive team
  • Manage key vendor and strategic technology partner relationships
  • Own IT operating and capital budgets in partnership with Finance
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, privacy, and cybersecurity obligations

Skills and experience

  • Minimum 10+ years’ experience in senior technology leadership roles, managing teams of 20+
  • Strong commercial acumen and financial literacy
  • Proven experience leading digital transformation and/or platform modernisation programs
  • Ability to influence and operate effectively at executive level
  • Track record of delivering enterprise-scale initiatives
  • Experience across both legacy and modern technology environments
  • Broad technical expertise across infrastructure, cloud, enterprise applications, integration, and cybersecurity
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Knowledge of IT service management frameworks and governance practices
  • Ability to manage competing priorities across BAU and strategic initiatives

Apply now to secure an interview or contact Carly Llorente on 0480 804 829 for a confidential discussion.

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