Head of Technology

Technology

Full Time

Sydney, NSW

Together, we can do great things.

We shape leading experiences across office, retail, logistics and student accommodation.

We're one of Australia's largest property groups, managing $35 billion worth of assets across the country.

Our sustainable returns from investments come from focusing on what matters most to customers — a great experience and doing good. Every day, our people are driving positive impact for people, place and planet. They're inquisitive, pioneering industry firsts and pushing new ideas to deliver exceptional outcomes.

This passion and expertise creates an employee experience that puts wellbeing, flexibility and opportunity first.

Come join us.

The role

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Head of Technology to join the CFO senior leadership team at GPT. Reporting directly to the CFO, this pivotal role will be responsible for shaping and executing GPT's technology strategy to enable business growth, resilience, and innovation. You will lead four critical streams — Products, Platforms, Technology Operations, and Infrastructure & Cyber Security — ensuring technology is a driver of efficiency, security, and competitive advantage.

As a trusted advisor to the CFO and Executive Leadership Team, you will play a central role in modernising systems, driving digital transformation, and embedding technology as a strategic enabler across the enterprise

What you will be doing

• Developing and delivering a comprehensive technology strategy aligned with GPT's long-term business objectives.
• Partnering with the CFO and senior executives to prioritise technology investments that drive innovation, resilience, and efficiency.
• Leading GPT's digital transformation agenda, ensuring technology platforms and tools enhance customer and employee experiences.
• Overseeing technology operations across products, platforms, infrastructure, and cyber security to ensure reliability, scalability, and security.
• Championing the responsible adoption of AI, data, and automation to enable smarter, data-driven decision making.
• Establishing and maintaining governance, compliance, and risk frameworks across all technology services.
• Managing vendor relationships, budgets, and contracts to ensure cost-effective and value-driven outcomes.
• Building, mentoring, and inspiring high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration.

What makes you stand out

Ideally, you will bring at least 10 years of progressive experience in senior technology leadership roles within medium-to-large organisations (500+ employees), with a strong track record of leading digital transformation programs, ERP replacements, and other large-scale initiatives. Your broad expertise across infrastructure, platforms, products, and cyber security enables you to translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes.

Highly regarded for your exceptional communication and influencing skills, you build trusted relationships with senior executives and stakeholders alike. Skilled in change management, you have successfully led cultural and technological transformation in fast-paced environments, demonstrating both commercial acumen and hands-on experience managing budgets, vendor partnerships, and contract negotiations. Recognised as a resilient and adaptable leader, you inspire teams, foster collaboration, and attract top technology talent to deliver lasting impact.

What makes us stand out

We value our people

• Enjoy flexible working arrangements and generous leave options.
• Experience market-leading parental leave benefits including 22 weeks paid leave for either carer and childcare allowance once you return to work.
• Embrace diverse and challenging career opportunities, supported by our dedicated Learning & Development Team committed to your growth.
• Engage in comprehensive Wellbeing programs and benefit from market-leading policies and support tailored to diverse needs.
• Be recognised by peers through nomination awards and take part in our generous Employee Referral Program.

We know the power of a great experience

• Ranked 5th in the 2024 Gender Equality Global Report released by Equileap.
• Placed 1st of real estate investment trusts in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2025 Yearbook.
• Earned a gold ranking in Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) for LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
• Awarded our fifth consecutive Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) in
• Accredited Family Inclusive Workplace.
• Committed to our second Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

Everyone counts

GPT offers an inclusive workplace culture and embraces people with diverse perspectives, skills and backgrounds. We welcome applications from First Nations candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people living with disability and people of diverse ages, cultures and backgrounds.

Let's get started

If this role sounds like you, we want to hear from you. Go for it

submit your application and take the next step towards joining a strategically driven, high-performing team