Head of Intelligence and Architecture

Shape enterprise digital, data and AI strategy, guiding investment, innovation and technology decisions that support South Australia's energy future.

• Shape the future of digital, data and AI across a critical infrastructure business.
• Influence enterprise strategy, investment decisions and technology direction.
• Drive innovation, architecture and capability planning at an executive level.

Looking for the next opportunity where your work genuinely matters?
Join SA Power Networks and help power homes, businesses and communities across South Australia – today and into the future.


About the Company
SA Power Networks plays a vital role in South Australia, connecting homes, businesses and communities to a safe, reliable and efficient electricity network.

We’re proud to be leading the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future, working closely with communities across the state to achieve meaningful change.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. With a collaborative culture, strong development pathways and a commitment to innovation, you’ll be supported to grow your career while making a real impact, connecting South Australians to a better energy future, today.


At SA Power Networks, you’ll be part of a team where our values shape how we work every day.

We keep everyone safe, collaborate with purpose, take the initiative, and rise to the challenge to deliver for our people, customers and communities.


We offer an environment that values safety above all, encourages new ideas, and supports you to grow your career while making a meaningful contribution to South Australia.


You will also enjoy:

• Flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on work-life balance
• 13% superannuation (1% above current legislated employer contributions)
• Up to $900 in electricity reimbursements each year
• 17.5% leave loading payable on annual leave
• Income Protection Coverage
• Primary Parental Leave (18 weeks) and Secondary Parental Leave (5 weeks)
• Corporate discounts on health insurance and gym memberships
• 1 paid day of volunteering leave

Role Overview
Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, the Head of Intelligence and Architecture is responsible for shaping the organisation's digital, data, architecture and artificial intelligence strategy, ensuring technology investment and capability development support long-term business objectives and enterprise value.

The role provides enterprise leadership across digital strategy, business architecture, data governance and AI adoption, translating strategic priorities into clear roadmaps, governance frameworks and future capability plans. Working closely with executive leaders and stakeholders across the business, the position helps ensure technology decisions, investment priorities and transformation initiatives remain aligned to organisational outcomes, operational needs and future growth opportunities.

The successful candidate will play a key role in guiding enterprise-wide decision-making, strengthening organisational capability and enabling the responsible adoption of emerging technologies. This includes establishing the strategic foundations that support innovation, productivity, resilience and sustainable business performance across SA Power Networks.



Essential Skills & Expertise

• Significant leadership experience in enterprise architecture, digital strategy, technology transformation, data or artificial intelligence within large and complex organisations.
• Experience developing enterprise technology strategies, roadmaps and capability plans that align investment and innovation with business objectives.
• Demonstrated success shaping enterprise-wide business, data or technology capabilities that deliver measurable organisational outcomes.
• Understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks, business architecture principles and technology governance practices.
• Experience establishing or overseeing data governance frameworks that support trusted, secure and effective use of information.
• Experience guiding the adoption of artificial intelligence, data-driven decision-making or emerging technologies within an enterprise environment.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with executives and senior stakeholders, influencing strategic decisions and organisational priorities.
• Experience operating within regulated, operationally complex or infrastructure-intensive environments.
• Strategic and commercial acumen, with the ability to balance innovation, risk, investment priorities and long-term business value.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and fostering collaboration across business and technology functions.
• Degree qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Analytics, Business Strategy or a related discipline, and/or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, ethical leadership, inclusion and organisational values.

For more information please contact:
Bianca Holmes
0489 273 156
Bianca.Holmes@harrisonmcmillan.com.au


This role is based in Adelaide. Interstate applicants must be willing to relocate.

Please note that applications must include a resume in Word format and address the key selection criteria.

Applications close 18/11/2026. The recruitment process will commence during the advertising period, with suitable candidates being considered as applications are received.


Diversity & inclusion
SA Power Networks is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all genders, ages, ethnicities and sexual orientations, and from people with disability.

We want everyone to have an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience. If you require reasonable adjustments, an application form in an alternative format or another accessible way to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Bianca.Holmes@harrisonmcmillan.com.au

For more information about SA Power Networks visit www.sapowernetworks.com.au