- Lead high-impact technology projects in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment
- Strengthen portfolio governance across a growing technology function
- Work closely with senior leadership and vendors to deliver structured, visible outcomes
About Us
The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney (the Archdiocese) is made up of more than 120 Parishes, ecclesial movements, lay communities and ethnic chaplaincies. As well as nurturing the spiritual lives of the hundreds of thousands of Catholics, the Archdiocese supports thousands more in the local community through health and aged care, education, welfare and community services.
As an organisation, we are guided by our Mission, Vision & Values and are committed to supportive, respectful and ethical behaviour, with a dedication to justice, fairness and outreach to those in need.
Why work for the Archdiocese?
As well as serving the Sydney community, the Archdiocese is committed to providing its employees with a healthy blend of work, family and personal life. We seek to provide flexible and accommodating work options that support our people in balancing their professional and personal commitments. To enhance this commitment, we also provide a provide a range of additional paid and unpaid leave options, professional development and study support, and extra paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s.
About the Opportunity
The Technology Projects Lead is a pivotal delivery role within Archdiocesan Technology Services, responsible for leading major and at-risk technology initiatives and coordinating the broader project portfolio across the organisation. In this role, you will:
- Lead the planning and delivery of major, critical, or at-risk technology initiatives
- Oversee project intake, prioritisation, sequencing, and scheduling
- Develop and maintain portfolio governance frameworks, reporting standards, and assurance processes
- Provide functional leadership across change management, business analysis, and project delivery capability
- Coordinate dependencies, vendor engagements, and resource allocation across concurrent projects
- Provide clear portfolio reporting and escalate risks and issues to governance forums
You will play a central role in bringing structure, discipline, and visibility to technology delivery across the organisation.
The role will initially be based in Leichhardt and is scheduled to relocate to Sydney CBD in January 2027.
About You
You are an experienced technology project or portfolio leader who thrives on delivery, structure, and forward planning, and will bring:
- Demonstrated experience managing technology projects or portfolios in complex organisations
- Strong understanding of governance, delivery methodologies, and risk management
- Experience leading vendor selection and implementation engagements
- Confident engaging senior stakeholders and presenting clear delivery insights
- Strong analytical, organisational, and prioritisation capability, and
- A disciplined approach to sequencing work and balancing competing priorities
Importantly, you are someone that can bring clarity and discipline to project environments, driving delivery momentum and ensuring initiatives achieve meaningful organisational outcomes.
Enquiries and Application Process
A full copy of the position description can be accessed HERE.
Applications should be sent in confidence to [email protected] and should include a resume and cover letter. Your cover letter must address how your skills, knowledge, experience and personal attributes align with the requirements of the role.
Applications close 27 March 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered as they are received and until the role is filled.
Applicants must have unrestricted work rights in Australia. Only candidates whose applications will be progressed will be contacted. The successful candidate must be willing to complete a National Police Check, and have a current Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain.
The Archdiocese is wholly committed to ensuring the safety, well-being and dignity of all children and adults at risk, and acknowledges its important legal, moral and spiritual responsibility to create a safe and nurturing environment for those children and adults at risk. The Archdiocese has a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse. You are encouraged to read the Archdiocese Commitment Statement and Safeguarding Policy.
Additionally, the Archdiocese is committed to continuous improvement to assess and address the risk of modern slavery in its operations and supply chains and to report annually on these actions in the form of a Modern Slavery Statement.
Applications close 27/03/2026.
Posted on 03/03/2026.