Head of Digital and Transformation

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Senior Executive role reporting to the CEO

Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane with hybrid work flexibility

Lead our digital, data and technology strategy to accelerate impact for young Australians

The Smith Family is a national children's education charity that works with children and young people experiencing poverty to overcome their circumstances and reach their full potential by providing holistic, long-term support for their education. We are now seeking a senior leader to join our Executive Team as the Head of Digital and Transformation.

About the role

As the Head of Digital and Transformation, you will shape and drive the digital, data, AI, and technology strategies supporting the organisation's long-term growth. You will lead a national function responsible for delivering digital transformation, agile ways of working, and building security and data analytics capability. Reporting to the CEO, you will partner closely with your peers in the Executive Team to deliver solutions that support TSF's strategic priorities.

Key Accountabilities

Lead the development and delivery of our digital, data, AI and technology strategies

Oversee cybersecurity governance and ensure organisational resilience

Drive agile transformation and continuous improvement across the business

Build integrated digital platforms and scalable service delivery systems

Strengthen data governance, analytics and AI capability across the organisation

Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing national team

About You

You are a strategic leader with deep expertise in digital transformation, data and technology. You have a track record of successfully leading large teams through organisational wide transformation. You are a strategic thinker with strong influencing skills, able to build trust at Executive and Board level while ensuring strong operational delivery. You have a passion for scaling solutions and you are energised by the opportunity to lead technology transformation that delivers social impact.

Skills and Experience

Bachelor or Masters Degree in business or technology

Executive-level experience leading digital transformation and/or digital strategy

Strong background in leading and delivery within an agile environment

Demonstrated experience in enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, cloud services, and AI applications

Proven ability to lead large cross-functional teams and navigate complex matrixed environments

Strong stakeholder engagement skills including with Board and senior executives

Ability to drive and embed change. Inspire and influence a diverse workforce

Ability to operate at strategic level and be able to go hands-on as needed

Employees are at the centre of The Smith Family's values and operations. By joining our team, you can expect to:

Find balance; with flexible work options and opportunities to purchase additional annual leave

Maximise your take home pay; withsalary packaging, as well as opportunities to save with discounts at retailers across the country

Fulfill your potential, with excellentcareer opportunities, a suite of development programs and a dedicated learning and development platform

Feel you belong; with inclusive leave options, includingpaid parental, cultural and gender affirmation leave

Thrive; with support for you and your family's mental and physical health including acomplete care and safety platform, unlimited Employee Assistance and access to a huge range of fitness facilities with Fitness Passport.

Closing date: 19 August 2025

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate must be prepared to undertake a National Police Check and a Working with Children's Check. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to principles of cultural diversity. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.

Salary match Number of applicants Skills match

Community Services & Development 101-1,000 employees

At The Smith Family, we believe that education is one of the world's most powerful change agents. That's why we focus on helping young Australians to overcome educational inequality caused by poverty.

As a national, independent charity, every day we work with thousands of children and their families to help them unlock better futures for themselves.

At The Smith Family, we believe that education is one of the world's most powerful change agents. That's why we focus on helping young Australians to overcome educational inequality caused by poverty.

As a national, independent charity, every day we work with thousands of children and their families to help them unlock better futures for themselves.

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