Job Description
Provide strategic leadership across research platforms, enterprise applications and technology capabilities to deliver the University's research priorities and objectives.
Drive innovation and transformation across the end-to-end research lifecycle, enhancing operational effectiveness and the experience of researchers and support staff.
Influence executive decision-making by translating organisational insights into clear strategies, priorities and actions that deliver measurable outcomes.
Lead cross-University collaboration and capability uplift, aligning priorities, removing delivery barriers and fostering high-performing teams and strategic partnerships.
Strengthen governance, risk and performance by ensuring technology environments are effectively supported, maintained, compliant and continuously improved.
About The Employer
This is an chance to shape the future of research technology at Deakin. Working across research, digital and external partners, you'll take a holistic, accountable approach to a complex and highly fragmented environment-bringing together diverse platforms, enabling critical business functions and creating greater cohesion across the research lifecycle., Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
About The Candidate
Comfortable navigating ambiguity, you'll have the opportunity to shape the journey rather than simply follow a roadmap.



This role sits within Digital's Systems & Solutions portfolio and will draw heavily on your experience in research and/or higher education. Success will come from combining that domain knowledge with a strong digital services mindset, helping to bring together a diverse ecosystem of platforms, services and stakeholders into a more cohesive and strategically aligned service offering for the research community. You will be passionate about strengthening governance, clarifying ownership, and realising greater value from a diverse and distributed capability landscape. You'll lead and grow a team of three, building capability and delivering meaningful change across the organisation.
* Postgraduate qualifications supported by extensive relevant professional experience.
Senior leadership experience managing major functions, portfolios and strategic initiatives.
Strong strategic thinking and decision-making with the ability to navigate complex environments.
Executive-level influence and stakeholder engagement, with a proven ability to shape organisational outcomes.
Expertise in governance, risk and performance management, with a strong understanding of policy and organisational context.
Work Environment
Geelong, Victoria
Full time
Based at our Geelong or Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
Full-time and continuing
HEW 10 $153,668 + 17% Superannuation
Benefits for working with us!
At Deakin, we offer more than just a job - we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you'll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow - whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.
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