An exceptional opportunity is available for a Director, Information Technology to lead and shape the technology strategy at Australia's pre-eminent biomedical research institute. This pivotal role will drive digital innovation, strengthen enterprise systems, and ensure a secure, high-performing technology environment that enables world-class scientific discovery and organisational excellence.

About the Position

The Director, Information Technology (DIT) provides strategic and operational leadership of Information Technology Services at WEHI, ensuring digital platforms, infrastructure, cybersecurity and data capabilities enable world‑class medical research and effective enterprise operations. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the DIT oversees the delivery, security and resilience of the Institute's IT environment, including enterprise systems and audio‑visual services.

Working closely with research, facilities and senior leadership teams, the DIT drives creative, cost‑effective technology solutions aligned to institutional priorities. The role is responsible for IT governance, risk and compliance, service excellence and change leadership, ensuring secure, reliable and future‑focused technology services that support the Institute's evolving needs.

Selection Criteria

Knowledge and Skills:

- Senior leadership experience of IT and digital functions in a complex, high‑assurance environment (research, health, higher education or equivalent).
- Strong understanding of enterprise IT, cybersecurity, cloud and data platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
- Proven experience managing material budgets, vendors and risk.
- Ability to engage effectively with senior leadership and governance stakeholders.
- Relevant degree level qualification preferably to postgraduate level and containing science sub‑majors.
- Solid experience in overseeing the delivery of IT services in complex environments.

Personal Qualities:

- Ability to maintain high integrity and confidentiality.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively in teams or committees across the organisation to achieve shared goals.
- Skilled in handling complex issues diplomatically and negotiating optimal outcomes in challenging situations.
- Strong leadership capabilities,



with a focus on staff development and empowerment, while acknowledging and leveraging individual contributions.
- Strong attention to detail and effective time management skills, including the ability to prioritise workload and distinguish between what is critical and what is not.
- Exceptional oral, written and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and manage relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, together with the aptitude to interact with both technical and nontechnical groups.
- Ability to deliver excellence by demonstrating personal accountability and fostering a high‑performance culture within the team.

Terms of Appointment

This position is available for 5 years in a full time capacity. Very attractive salary packaging options are available for general living expenses, meal entertainment, novated leasing and more. 12% superannuation payable, plus up to a further 5% after the first 6 months of service via our matching superannuation scheme.

The full Key Selection Criteria can be found in the position description here

General enquiries can be directed to Pauline Mooney -

How to Apply

Please apply by uploading your CV, cover letter and a document addressing the key selection criteria in pdf format.

Application Closing Date

Monday 13 April 2026

WEHI - Brighter together

WEHI is where the world's brightest minds collaborate and innovate to make discoveries that will help us to live healthier for longer. Our medical researchers have been serving the community for more than 100 years. We bring together people with different skills and experience who are committed to long‑term discovery. Our teams of researchers are committed to solving the most complex health problems, making transformative discoveries for cancer, infectious and immune diseases, developmental disorders and healthy ageing.

WEHI is a place where people are able to shine. People who are inquisitive, who are committed, who are passionate.



People who want to make a difference. And we are committed to ensuring they have the tools to flourish, personally and professionally. We are a community of researchers, students and professional service staff who work towards achieving discoveries that improve human health. We are driven by collaboration, curiosity and creativity. We are committed to making a positive difference to the lives of people in Australia and around the world. We are WEHI. We are brighter together.

WEHI's commitment to diversity and inclusion

At WEHI we strive to foster a flexible working environment that encourages individual differences and promotes collaboration and creativity. We recognise that talent does not sit within a single identifiable group in our society and that WEHI's ability to shape contemporary scientific thinking and deliver leading professional services relies on a diversity of thought within our organisation. Our action to promote gender equality has been recognised with an Athena SWAN Bronze Award from Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) and we offer a range of support for women researchers.

Our commitment to celebrating diversity and addressing inequities is further demonstrated through our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, Gender Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and our WE‑Pride network for LGBTQIA+ staff and students. We actively encourage applications from, people with a disability, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people and people with diverse genders and sexualities. Should you require support during the recruitment process due to special needs or consideration, please contact the People and Culture team.

WEHI's commitment to Indigenous employment

WEHI is working to create a future where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples will be engaged at the scientific frontier, making exciting discoveries and decisions about the future of health in this country, and part of a leading professional services workforce supporting the realisation of these discoveries. We are committed to creating a culturally safe workplace and offering career development and leadership opportunities to First Nations staff and students. We strongly encourage any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

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📌 Director, Information Technology (Melbourne)
🏢 WEHI (Walter & Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research)
📍 Melbourne