Head of Enterprise Architecture

Council of the City of Sydney

Architects (Information & Communication Technology)

Reporting to the Director of Architecture, this role is part of the Technology, Data & Digital (TDD) group who are at the forefront of digital delivery and technology innovation for News Corp Australia, part of the Architecture leadership team.

We’re focused on creating simple and scalable technology solutions, dynamic and innovative products, and a data capability that will deliver insights to grow our business. We are literally everywhere - both in front and behind the scenes in almost everything News Corp Australia is trying to achieve.

As a team, we’re on a mission to become world-class and we’re looking for exceptional people to join us on that journey. People who are curious, resilient and flexible and not afraid to speak up to represent the diverse perspectives and backgrounds of our audiences. The more diverse our teams, the quicker we solve problems and identify, and make the most of new opportunities.

Role Responsibilities

Set the strategic direction for News Corps enterprise architecture, championing an architecture that is scalable, adaptable, and synchronised with ever-changing business needs and the complexity of a modern digital business.

Align technology strategies with business goals and objectives

Supporting News Corps strategic planning processes by providing an architecture and technology strategy lens.

Working with business areas on strategic imperatives to ensure they are defined and set up for success.

Drive alignment and governance across the various architecture domains.

Creation of the current and future state enterprise architecture and strategy-driven architecture roadmap.

Stewardship of the end to end architecture governance processes, ensuring alignment and adherence for all changes that impact the architecture of News.

Creation of architecture standards and patterns that create efficiency gains, re-use and agility into our systems, processes and delivery.

Engagement with key stakeholders to ensure architecture solutions meets business priorities and outcomes.

Lead & nurture a high performing architecture practice comprising engaged and empowered employees. Includes mentoring, training and hiring of appropriate skills.

Identify new technologies and foster innovation within the technology domains.

Who are you?

10+ years of Enterprise Architecture experience, ideally leading a team in this area.

Experience enabling technology strategy and Enterprise Architecture roadmaps with digital products

Establish and maintain strong relationships with technical and business stakeholders at all levels.

Experience leading large scale initiatives from ideation through to delivery

Media industry experience preferred (or other similar industry e.g. telco or other consumer focussed industries)

Familiarity and understanding of Architectural concerns pertaining to data, security, digital and consumer domains

Exemplary communication skills (written and verbal).

Experience in a fast-paced large complex organisation

Management of architecture teams with a strong focus on the achievement of key deliverables with the ability to lead & coach technical teams and deliver business outcomes

News Benefits is our way of saying thank you to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities. Thanking them for the great things they do daily, for the greater good of Australia. Our benefits include:

Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family

Health & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)

Time off - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.

Helping you grow - Development opportunities (including diversity and inclusion - focused education series) and recognition

Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money

Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services

Giving back - Make a difference to our communities.

Workplace Inclusion and facilities – Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms

Who are we?

We are proud to be Australia’s most impactful media group, we’re even prouder of what we stand for. Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia.

With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 18 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek.

Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.

What’s next?

Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We know that diversity strengthens our teams and newsrooms as we seek to tell stories that represent the diverse communities of Australia that we serve. Our people make us unique and we all have a story. We encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, races, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, abilities and gender identities to apply. Inclusion is important to us and we want everyone at News to bring their whole-selves to work. If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or would like to outline which pronouns you prefer, please feel free to let us know.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please feel free to let us know. For more information regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NewsCorp Australia please visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the DEI section.

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