Head of Delivery, Publishing

The Role

We are looking for a visionary Agile leader to elevate delivery capabilities at Australias leading digital publishing business. As the owner of the When and the How you will partner with Product Design and Engineering to navigate complex platform transformations while maintaining the stability of our iconic brands. This is a strategic leadership role focused on driving predictability transparency and flow across a fast-paced high-availability environment.

What youll be doing:

• Strategic Leadership: Lead and mentor a cohort of Delivery Leads fostering a culture of psychological safety growth and high performance.
• The Triad Partnership: Act as the bridge between Product strategy and Engineering feasibility harmonising requirements into a predictable roadmap.
• Portfolio Flow: Use data-driven flow metrics (e.g. Cycle Time Flow Efficiency) to diagnose bottlenecks and implement systemic process improvements.
• Operational Transformation: Guide the organisation through its evolution from siloed teams toward horizontal value streams.
• Dependency Management: Proactively identify and mitigate complex risks and impediments that span multiple squads and stakeholders.

Qualifications :

What youll bring:

• Agile Expertise: Proven experience leading delivery functions in high-traffic always-on digital environments.
• Systems Thinking: Deep expertise in using flow metrics to manage WIP and drive data-informed improvements at a portfolio level.
• Influence & Narrative: The ability to translate complex delivery data into clear outcome-focused narratives for C-level executives.
• Change Management: Demonstrated experience guiding teams through significant organisational change and operating model shifts
• Sydney based with 3 days per week onsite in North Sydney.

Additional Information :

How we work

At Nine our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position this may include flexible hours hybrid work or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team. 

Our employee benefits include:

• Access to Employee Exclusives program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands offering unique experiences behind-the-scenes access and awesome perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.

More info at Nine Careers.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Were committed to a safe respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one youll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disabilities and of all ages genders nationalities backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time