Head of Data and Technology

• Full-time permanent employment with 2025 Employer of Choice

This role will elevate how Fremantle Football Club uses data to drive decisions and create value. Building on our strong foundation in IT services, insights and analytics, you will bring deep data engineering expertise to accelerate our shift to a truly data-driven organisation. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery to deliver future-ready solutions.

About the Role

Reporting to the Executive General Manager of People, Strategy & Community, you will lead our Data and Technology Function, with direct reports in IT, data engineering and analytics engineering. Your focus will be enabling evidence-based decision-making and driving innovation through data, automation and AI.

The scope of the role will include:

• Defining and delivering the Club’s data and technology strategy.
• Overseeing the building and optimising data pipelines, integrations and governance frameworks.
• Leading digital innovation, including automation and AI/ML adoption.
• Partnering with business units to embed data-driven decision-making.
• Elevating data quality, security, and compliance standards.

What your will bring

We are seeking a candidate who brings:

• A degree in IT, Data Science, Computer Science or related field or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Strong background in data engineering, governance and enterprise data strategy.
• Experience building scalable data platforms and pipelines in cloud environments.
• Ability to balance team leadership with hands‑on technical delivery.
• Current or willingness to obtain a National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check.

What we offer

Joining Fremantle Football Club means more than a job, it means being part of a values‑led team with strong community impact. You’ll enjoy:

• Competitive salary package.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Season passes and free parking.
• All of Club Bonus Scheme.
• Six months paid parental leave after 12 months of service.
• Service recognition awards and partner discounts.
• A culture that values growth, belonging and excellence.

Who we are

The Fremantle Football Club, known as the "Freo Dockers", competes in both the men's and women's Australian Football League (AFL). Recently honoured asa2025 Employer of Choice

in The Australian Business Awards, we are proud to be a values‑driven organisation who are committed to enriching our community and making the Freo family proud. Upholding our core values, which we call Anchors, we aim to create a sense of belonging and pride among our members and fans as we work towards a successful future.

Our Commitment

We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities.

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.