• Based at either our Melbourne Burwood or Geelong Waterfront Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed-term for 5 years
• Competitive salary and benefits including 17% Superannuation

Why work with us?

At Deakin, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including various leave options such as generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to advance your career; an inclusive, supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are agile and innovative, and committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education and research and the contributions we make to the wider community. We aim to be a catalyst for positive change for the individuals and the communities we serve. We aspire to be recognised as Australia’s most progressive university.

The Infrastructure and Digital Division drives digital innovation at Deakin to deliver intelligent, future-focused solutions that anticipate and respond to digital needs. We collaborate with managers and members of the University Executive, as well as teachers and students, researchers, support and professional staff, and other members of the University community to harness our digital potential.

About the role

The Director, Systems & Solutions is a specialised senior leader working with stakeholders to shape, monitor and implement new policies, practices and/or services that impact fundamental and core university elements. The position is recognised as being both principal specialist covering a total discipline in the university and as being knowledgeable in one or more related disciplines. The Director manages professional teams engaged in a complex environment requiring the understanding and integration of a diverse set of skills and multiple resources. The position is required to modify and adapt established systems or business plans or the relating of precedent to new situations and to lead and convince our large and diverse workforce and teams engaged in competing demands to align with university outcomes.

The role reports to the Chief Information & Infrastructure Officer and provides opinions on a regular basis that influence the overall direction of a division, function or the university.

As the Director, Systems & Solutions you will:

• Provide leadership in driving initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation, adaptability, and continuous improvement. Collaborate with executive leadership to align with the University's Strategic Plan and relevant functional Strategy.
• Champion the advancement of business systems and solutions, ensuring alignment with the university's objectives and long-term vision. Oversee the prioritisation and delivery of a university data strategy and the management of enterprise platforms that support core business functions.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify strategic technology opportunities to enhance business processes, services, and operational efficiency. Establish and maintain strong relationships with cross functional stakeholders to ensure alignment with Deakin's strategic and digital plans.
• Provide exemplary leadership to the systems and solutions team, fostering an environment of collaboration, growth, and innovation. Develop team members' skills and capabilities.

To be successful, you’ll have

• Qualifications and experience commensurate with appointment at level.
• Demonstrated success in the development and implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrated strong understanding of contemporary discipline concepts and strategies and the capacity to adapt and implement these for the benefit of an organisation.
• Proven ability to work with a significant degree of independence, operating within broad objectives and providing leadership in area of expertise.

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Director, Systems & Solutions.pdf

Here's how to apply

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Peter Auhl, Chief Information and Infrastructure Officer on ocido@deakin.edu.au 

Applications for this position close on Sunday, 2 February 2025

Make an Impact with Us

Together we aim to take Deakin forward, strengthening our progressive University through the digital work we do. Whether it's empowering students, enabling teaching staff, or supporting researchers, the work you do here matters. Your achievements contribute to making a positive difference in the lives of the people and communities we serve.

So that you can focus on making a positive impact, Deakin Infrastructure and Digital lays the foundations for you to be your best self, grow and evolve and join forces with exceptional people.

Be Your Best Self

As a unique individual we understand that showing up as the best version of yourself takes commitment to your personal wellbeing. That’s why we foster a supportive environment where you can manage your work to balance your productivity, engagement and wellbeing. Our approach to flexible working empowers you to achieve your best.

Grow & Evolve

Being in the higher education sector, ours is an environment of knowledge sharing and seeking. With us you can grow your capability through formal and informal learning and continuously improve, deepen and broaden your expertise. With many digital roles and teams under the one umbrella, there’s opportunity to expand your skillset, embrace new challenges and evolve your career. When YOU thrive, WE thrive.

Join Forces

As a member of our dynamic team, you’ll tackle challenges and deliver digital services and solutions alongside supportive, inclusive and talented humans from within the team, and more broadly across the University. We are a powerful collective of diverse skillsets, strengths and experience and our practices promote an environment of collaboration where your unique contribution is welcomed and valued. When you join forces with Infrastructure and Digital you join forces with Deakin. Visit Why Work at Deakin to view the overarching benefits of working with Deakin.

Are you ready to make an impact with us?

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation and genders.