Director - Technology

Executive Leadership Role

Are you a visionary technology leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, innovation, security, and global impact? 

At APNIC, we play a critical role in supporting the stability, growth, and security of the Internet across the Asia Pacific region. As our Director - Technology, you will join the executive leadership team and help shape the future direction of the Internet infrastructure by leading the technology, information, security, and product capabilities that underpin our services to thousands of members and stakeholders across the region.  
This is more than a technology leadership role. It is an opportunity to influence Internet infrastructure on a regional and global scale. 

The Opportunity

Located in Brisbane, reporting directly to the Director General, you will provide executive leadership across APNIC's technology ecosystem, ensuring our platforms, products, information assets, and security capabilities continue to deliver exceptional value to our members and the broader Internet community.  

You will inspire and lead a multidisciplinary team while driving strategic technology initiatives that enable innovation, resilience, operational excellence, and future readiness.  

What You'll Lead:
Technology Strategy & Architecture

• Define and lead APNIC's technology vision and roadmap.
• Ensure platforms are secure, resilient, scalable, and future-focused.
• Drive modernisation, investment planning, and management of technology risk and technical debt.

Products & Engineering

• Guide strategic product direction across member, registry, and information services.
• Foster modern engineering practices and innovation.
• Balance delivery priorities with organisational capability, sustainability, and value creation.

Data & Information Governance

• Establish enterprise-wide data governance and information management strategies.
• Champion data quality, accessibility, stewardship, and business intelligence capability.
• Enable data-driven decision making across the organisation.

Information Security

• Provide executive accountability for cybersecurity and information security.
• Oversee governance frameworks, risk management, incident preparedness, and ISO 27001-aligned practices.
• Embed security and privacy by design across all technology services.

Industry Leadership

• Represent APNIC within regional and global technical communities.
• Collaborate with Internet industry stakeholders and partner organisations on issues of strategic importance.

About You

You are a respected technology executive who combines strategic thinking with strong technical depth and a collaborative leadership style. 
 
You'll bring:

• 15+ years of senior technology leadership experience.
• A proven track record leading architecture, infrastructure, software engineering, security, DevOps, and data functions.
• Strong experience developing and executing enterprise technology and information strategies.
• Deep understanding of cloud technologies, cybersecurity, governance, and modern product delivery practices.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• The ability to translate complex technical challenges into meaningful business outcomes.

Experience within Internet technologies, IP addressing, routing, security, IPv6, telecommunications, or Internet infrastructure environments will be highly regarded.  

Why APNIC?

At APNIC, your work has real impact.
You'll join an organisation that supports the critical infrastructure of the Internet across more than 50 economies throughout the Asia Pacific region. You'll work with passionate experts, engage with global technology communities, and help shape the future of Internet innovation, security, and connectivity. 

We are looking for a leader who:

• Thinks strategically and acts decisively.
• Inspires high-performing teams.
• Embraces innovation while managing risk responsibly.
• Leads with authenticity, humility, and accountability.
• Builds trusted relationships and fosters a culture of excellence.

Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're an accomplished technology executive seeking a role with international influence, technical significance, and meaningful purpose, we would love to hear from you. 
Apply now and help shape the future of the Internet for the Asia Pacific region.