The Executive Director, Digital Engagement is part of the ICT Leadership Team which is responsible for the development of the University’s ICT strategy, plans and roadmaps. The Executive Director, Digital Engagement is responsible for overseeing ICT partnerships with the broader University and driving a focus on client-centricity.
As a member of the ICT Leadership Team, this role will provide apply extensive management and professional expertise, skills and knowledge to contribute effectively to the development of the ICT Strategy, ensuring alignment with the University’s objectives and needs. As an Executive Director, this role is required make high-level strategic and operational decisions, understanding related implications, risks and opportunities. The role will provide strategic leadership, direction and oversight to the Digital Engagement function and collaborate closely and frequently with senior leadership across the ICT department as well as key University stakeholders
Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
This is a full-time, fixed term opportunity for 5 years. The successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.
Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
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