Digital and AI Transformation Manager

Strategic Operations | Whole School

- Full time, ongoing opportunity
- Lead digital transformation and responsible AI innovation
- Shape the future of innovation at CGS

About the Role

Canberra Grammar School is seeking a Digital and AI Transformation Manager to lead work that makes a lasting difference to how we teach, work and serve our community.

You will identify where technology can improve teaching, administration and operations, then bring the right people together to make it happen. From building investment cases and redesigning processes to leading change and measuring results, you will ensure the School's digital initiatives deliver real value.

You will also be the business owner of our major enterprise platforms and help shape the frameworks that guide responsible AI use. Working with leaders and teams across CGS, you will build capability, support adoption and turn innovation into sustainable improvement.

About You

You combine strategic thinking with the ability to deliver. You can see the potential in new technology, ask the right questions about risk and value, and bring people with you through change.

You will bring:

- A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in business transformation, enterprise systems, information management or a related field
- Experience leading an enterprise platform as a business owner or business lead, including configuration decisions, release governance and vendor management
- A record of delivering digital transformation or process improvement that continues to deliver value after implementation
- Strong business analysis skills,



including developing investment cases and measuring benefits against forecasts
- Working knowledge of AI governance, including risk assessment, accountability, human oversight and evaluation of AI outputs
- The communication and influencing skills to work effectively with executives, staff and vendors across different functions
- Sound judgement in managing confidential information, competing priorities and a small team

Desirable:

- Experience in a school, university or another education setting, including familiarity with student information and learning management systems
- Experience with Veracross, a comparable student information system, or a major learning management system as a business owner or implementation lead
- A formal credential in change management, business analysis, or a recognised improvement methodology
- Experience preparing investment cases, benefit reporting or assurance papers for an executive team or a governance committee

All team members at CGS are required to have:
- Appropriate qualifications
- A valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card
- A current National Police Check
- Full working rights within Australia

Benefits for you

As a CGS team member, you have access to a range of additional benefits, including:





- A market-competitive salary and superannuation of 13.5% (for permanent team members)
- Employee awards program and generous professional development funding
- Attractive salary packaging arrangements
- Complimentary daily barista-made coffee
- Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches
- Access to the onsite health clinic
- 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program
- 14 weeks of paid parental leave
- School fee concessions (for permanent team members)
- Convenient onsite parking

Working at CGS

We aim to provide a vibrant and rewarding workplace that showcases your skills with a strong commitment to your professional learning. Working at Canberra Grammar School you will join a community committed to delivering the highest standard of education, inspiring students to achieve personal excellence within a warm and inclusive environment.

We are continuously growing our CGS community with people who are passionate and energetic in their profession and who place student learning and well-being at the forefront of all they do.

How to Apply

Please refer to the position description below and click the 'Apply' button and submit the following documents:

- Cover letter (addressing the selection criteria in the Position Description)
- Resume/CV

Canberra Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will undergo child safety screening and recruitment checks in accordance with our Child Safe policies.

Applications will be assessed as they are received, and the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

📌 Digital and AI Transformation Manager (Australia)
🏢 Canberra Grammar School
📍 Australia