The Company
Robert Half is partnering exclusively with Brisbane Racing Club (BRC) to appoint a Head of Information Technology at a pivotal stage of modernisation.
The Role
Reporting to the CFO, the Head of IT will lead technology operations and uplift infrastructure, systems, and digital capability.
This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role with accountability for reliability, vendor performance, and team development, while setting the roadmap for long-term improvement. You'll balance operational delivery with executive engagement across a complex, multi-site environment.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic and operational leadership across infrastructure, systems, and service delivery.
Lead and develop the IT team, building capability, accountability, and a service-focused culture.
Deliver a pragmatic multi-year IT roadmap aligned to priorities, efficiency, and risk reduction.
Oversee core business systems to ensure integration, reliability, and scalability.
Strengthen governance and cybersecurity, embedding Essential Eight alignment and modern risk management.
Manage key technology vendors and partners with clear SLAs, measurable performance, and commercial value.
Drive improvement initiatives, including uplift of data, BI, and reporting capability.
Partner with the CFO, Executive Team, and Board to translate technical strategy into business outcomes and investment priorities.
Requirements
Leadership experience heading IT functions in complex, multi-site organisations.
Balance of strategic direction and operational delivery.
Proven success in vendor management, contract negotiation, and third-party governance.
Cybersecurity capability with exposure to Essential Eight or similar frameworks.
Experience delivering ERP, SaaS, or POS transformations.
Strong financial and commercial acumen with the ability to prioritise investments and demonstrate ROI.
Excellent communication and stakeholder skills, credible at Executive and Board level.
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