Davidson is proud to partner with the Brisbane Lions Football Club to appoint their new Head of Data & Technology. This is a pivotal time to join one of Australia's premier sporting clubs, as technology, data and sport converge to shape future growth and success across the organisation, both on and off the field. Reporting directly to the COO, this role will lead the Club's combined Technology, Data and AI agenda.
About the Company
This is not simply a role focused on keeping the lights on. The Lions are entering their next stage of technology, data and AI maturity, giving you the opportunity to genuinely influence what comes next.
- Shape the Club's future technology strategy.
- Lead its growing data and AI agenda.
- Build and mature the technology function.
- Work across a unique and highly visible organisation.
- See the impact of your work across the broader Brisbane Lions business.
About the Role
This is a rare opportunity to lead technology, data and innovation for one of Australia's most recognised sporting organisations at an exciting point in its evolution. This is a hands-on technology leadership role: you will lead the strategic direction while staying close to delivery across IT operations, cybersecurity, business systems, data, AI and digital innovation.
With the Club moving into its next stage of technology and data maturity, you will shape the roadmap, accelerate the use of AI and data across the business, and build the technology capability required for the future.
What you will be doing
The Lions operate a diverse technology environment with systems spanning internal, cloud and third-party solutions. The role will work closely with the AFL and key technology partners to leverage the existing technology and data ecosystem, maximise current infrastructure and achieve strong commercial outcomes.
- Lead the delivery of the Club's Technology, Data and Innovation strategy.
- Lead IT operations across systems, infrastructure, networks and applications.
- Enhance and support the Football department's capability through technology.
- Manage the Club's managed service provider and broader technology vendor ecosystem.
- Strengthen cybersecurity, technology risk and governance.
- Drive greater maturity across data, analytics and data governance.
- Lead the Club's adoption of AI, including governance and practical use cases.
- Partner with the Executive team to identify technology and digital opportunities.
- Manage competing priorities across a fast-moving and complex organisation.
- Work closely with the AFL and key technology partners.
- Lead and develop the internal technology team.
About You
We are looking for a highly engaging, commercially minded and hands-on technology leader who can operate at both a strategic and practical level. You will be comfortable influencing senior stakeholders, making clear trade-offs, staying close to delivery and translating technology opportunities into meaningful business outcomes.
- Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Data Sceince, Business or related fields.
- Senior leadership experience across Technology, IT, Data and/or Digital Transformation.
- Broad enterprise technology and business systems experience.
- Strong managed service provider and vendor management capability.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity, technology risk and governance.
- Experience developing and executing technology roadmaps.
- Understanding of data strategy, governance and analytics.
- Exposure to, or a strong understanding of, AI and emerging technology.
- Strong commercial judgement and prioritisation skills.
- Excellent executive and stakeholder engagement.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary technology teams.
- Sporting or AFL industry experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
The Benefits
- 2 x memberships per season for both AFL and AFLW homes games
- Discounts on Lions merchandise and our on-site café
- Access to our on-site gym
- Free parking at Brighton Homes Arena
- Discounts with some of our partners including New Balance and TotalFusion Lions
- Regular employee wellbeing and cultural initiatives throughout the year
If you are a hands-on technology leader looking for something beyond the traditional corporate environment, this is an opportunity to make your mark off the field and help shape the future of the Brisbane Lions.
The Brisbane Lions Football Club is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and LGBTIQ communities.
We are committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. It is essential that anyone involved with the Brisbane Lions Football Club understands their responsibility in relation to child safety and supports such an environment.
Please submit your current resume to apply. If you'd like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Raff via email on raffaelle.brancatella@davidsonwp.com, quoting reference JN -092026-44274. To learn more about Davidson, visit davidsonwp.com.
