Head of Data and Digital
Sunshine Coast Location
* Lead future focussed innovation
* Drive the technology roadmap to meet strategic objectives
* Collaborative with and influence key stakeholders
Sunshine Coast Airport is entering an exciting phase of growth and innovation. As one of the fastest growing airports in Australia, they continue to position the organisation as dynamic and future-focused. To drive the next phase of their digital transformation journey, they are now seeking a visionary
Head of Data and Digital
.
This is an extraordinary opportunity to make a tangible impact—modernising systems, shaping digital strategy, and enabling smarter, more connected ICT operations that will influence the future of their airport and the communities they serve.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the
Head of Data and Digital
will:
* Develop and deliver the airport's
technology roadmap
, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals.
* Lead strategic ICT initiatives that balance
innovation with reliability
, driving efficiency, sustainability, and resilience.
* Foster collaboration across the executive team, business and operational managers, and external partners to elevate enterprise-wide digital capability.
* Champion
data governance, cybersecurity, and ICT standards
, ensuring compliance while embracing emerging technologies.
* Manage the successful delivery of critical ICT projects while supporting business as usual and day-to-day operational continuity.
This pivotal role calls for a leader who can see the big picture, anticipate future needs, and inspire teams to deliver technology-enabled business transformation.
What They're Looking For
A strategic leader with:
* Proven experience leading
medium to large-scale business critical digital initiatives
.
* Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to balance long-term strategy and short-term delivery.
* Expertise in ICT governance, enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and risk management.
* The ability to
inspire and motivate
, building capability and resilience across an organisation.
* A collaborative approach, engaging stakeholders at all levels to achieve business alignment.
Why join Sunshine Coast Airport?
They are passionate about people, community, and the unique role they play in connecting the Sunshine Coast to the world. Along with a competitive salary and performance-based incentives, you'll enjoy a range of great benefits that support your health and wellbeing, ongoing learning and development to support your career goals, and access to professional support services.
This is more than just a role—it's a chance to join a
high-performing, values-driven workplace
where innovation thrives, and your leadership will directly shape the airport of the future.
Next step
If you're ready to make your mark, lead bold change, and deliver lasting impact, we invite you to apply for the role of
Head of Data and Digital
at Sunshine Coast Airport.
For a further information and confidential discussion please call Kim Ritchie on or email