Manager, IT, Data and AI

- Join Destination NSW, the champion and voice for the visitor economy within the NSW Government
- Clerk Grade 9/10 position with a salary range $133,348 - $146,945 per annum plus superannuation
- Ongoing role located in The Rocks, Sydney

About the role The Manager, IT, Data and AI, will lead the planning, delivery, governance and continuous improvement of Destination NSW’s technology services, business applications, digital platforms and data capabilities. You will be responsible for delivering the technology, data and AI roadmap to support future capability growth, while strengthening IT service management, technology governance and vendor oversight. You will work closely with teams across Destination NSW to ensure technology services are reliable, secure and aligned with business priorities, and that data and digital capabilities support better decision-making, service delivery and customer outcomes. You will also lead the identification and adoption of AI, automation, data and emerging technology solutions to improve business processes, productivity, customer engagement and innovation. This will include developing frameworks and valuable practice for the responsible use of AI and data, and overseeing initiatives to ensure they deliver agreed outcomes, benefits, budgets and timeframes. You will build strong relationships with technology vendors, suppliers, research organisations and industry partners to explore new opportunities and strengthen organisational capability, while ensuring cyber security, privacy, risk management and responsible AI requirements are embedded in the way technology and data are used across Destination NSW.

About Destination NSW

Destination NSW is the champion and voice for the visitor economy within the NSW Government. Spearheading a whole-of-government approach to visitor economy growth, Destination NSW influences and shapes the visitor economy through strategic research, policy and thought leadership, stakeholder engagement and consultation, commercial partnerships and investment in visitor experiences, business support, marketing and events. Destination NSW is also the major investor in Business Events Sydney (BESydney) for the purpose of securing more international and domestic conventions, incentive travel reward programs, corporate events and exhibitions.





See destinationnsw.com.au for further details.

About You

You are an experienced technology professional with a strong background in managing IT services, business applications, digital platforms, data capabilities or technology initiatives. You have experience developing and delivering technology, data and AI strategies and roadmaps, as well as leading digital transformation, automation and business improvement initiatives. You understand how AI, data and emerging technologies can be applied in practical ways to improve business performance, service delivery and organisational capability, and can balance innovation with good governance, risk and data management practices.

You are confident working with a wide range of stakeholders and can translate technical concepts into clear information that supports informed decision-making. You have experience managing technology operations, vendors and business applications, and understand what is needed to successfully introduce and embed new technology and ways of working. You can engage and influence leaders, manage change and build capability across diverse teams, while keeping a clear focus on measurable outcomes and demonstrating the value that technology, data and AI can deliver.

To learn more about the role, please click here to download the role description.

How to Apply

Your application must include

- an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages)
- and a cover letter (maximum 1 page) that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role.

Applications must be submitted via our recruitment portal; applications will not be accepted by email. Closing Date: Thursday 1 October 2026 [11:59pm]

Contact: For any questions related to the role please contact Lee Williams, Associate Director Information Technology via [email protected].

For any questions about the recruitment process or to discuss reasonable adjustments please contact Sally McRae,



Talent Acquisition Partner via [email protected].

Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

At the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport we bring vibrancy to NSW by growing our creative industries and workforces, driving strong visitor and night-time economies, ensuring a responsible hospitality sector, and putting arts, culture and sport at the heart of our communities.

Together we

- Create social and economic opportunities for the state
- Support the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor and night-time economies
- Prioritise First Nations artists, stories and culture
- Ensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart of every community to be enjoyed and accessed by all
- Drive visitation through events, campaigns and visitor experience development
- Activate our night-time and creative economies to unlock unique precincts and community spaces
- Deliver a vibrant and responsible hospitality, liquor, racing and gaming environment
- Support NSW’s key Cultural Institutions to ensure access for all, enable community experiences and education and preserve the state’s diverse cultural assets and history.

We believe diversity across our department allows us to be a true reflection of NSW citizens. We are a respectful workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.

At DCITHS, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process or have an enquiry about the support provided, please contact Sally McRae, Talent Acquisition Partner via [email protected].

For more information on reasonable adjustments and types of alternate formats available through the recruitment process you can visit ‘Adjustments for Individual needs’ at I work for NSW.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months.

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