Description
Director, Office of the CIO (Internal only)
Sydney or
Fremantle C
ampus
Full Time
opportunity,
3 year
Fixed Term Contract
Rewarding opportunity
Collaborative environment
offering career development
Competitive salary
+ 14
.25
% superannuation
About the university
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria an
d Recent South Wales.
About the office
The Information Technology Office is at the forefront of the University's success, driving cutting-edge technology solutions that empower Learning & Teaching, Research, and Administration across the institution.
About the role
The
role covers the
strategic function within the IT
Office, supporting the CIO to deliver
technology leadership, governance, and operational excellence across the University.
You will a
ct as a central hub for IT strategy, planning, governance, and cross-functional coordination,
enabling the CIO to focus on innovation and alignment with institutional goals. This position plays a pivotal
role in supporting the CIO in the execution of strategic IT initiatives, governance, and operational oversight.
This role reports directly to the C
IO and will assist in
driving collaboration across the IT
directorates to achieve strategic and operational goals
as well as
attend leadership meetings
when required.
Key Responsibilitie
s




Lead strategic planning processes and ensure alignment of IT initiatives
.
Work collaboratively with the respective IT Directors and Senior IT leadership team, to support the monitoring of performance, and manage the achievement of strategic goals and objectives defined for the respective Directorates, to defined scope, cost, and schedule.
Build and maintain effective working relationships.
Identify and mitigate IT risks.
Coordinate and manage IT governance forums, including preparation of executive reports, risk
registers,and
compliance documentation.
Oversee IT policy development, audit responses, and regulatory compliance activities.
Support the CIO in managing IT budgets, resource planning, and performance reporting.
Qualifications, skills & experience
Post grad qualifications in Information Technology, Business, or a related
field
;
Extensive experience in IT governance, strategy, or enterprise program management.
Demonstrated experience working with senior executives and managing complex stakeholder
environments.
Proven experience in leading cross functional teams and strategic initiatives to continuously improve team
strategy, delivery and influence culture across an organisation




Strong understanding of IT governance frameworks (e.g. Agile, Prince2)
Experience with enterprise planning, budgeting, and performance reporting.
Knowledgeable of broad range of IT services including, but not limited to - IT security, network, storage, operating systems, cyber security controls, policies and standards, Audio Visual (AV) services, IT services
infrastructure, managing Microsoft operating systems and systems management technologies, including Microsoft Azure and M365 environments.
Strong interpersonal skills (written and verbal).
Benefits
Fast paced environment with opportunity for professional growth
Generous training and development opportunities
Friendly and collaborative working environment
How to apply
Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Applications closing date:
28
August
202
5
For further information on how to apply, please visit:
How to apply | Notre Dame
Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.
Contact us
Please direct your queries regarding this role to
Janette Tam
[email protected]
Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.

📌 Director, Office Of The Cio (Internal Only) (Australia)
🏢 The University of Notre Dame Australia
📍 Australia