Deputy Chief Digital Information Officer

The University of Newcastle is seeking a visionary and experienced Deputy Chief Digital Information Officer (DCDIO) to help shape and deliver the Universitys digital this senior leadership position you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the Universitys digital strategy with the opportunity to influence digital outcomes across a large complex organisation with a strong commitment to innovation inclusion and impact - positioned at the heart of the Universitys digital enablement agenda.

You will play a critical role in ensuring Digital Technology Solutions (DTS) operates as a high-performing business-focused partner to the University. Youll lead a large multidisciplinary team and work closely with senior stakeholders to translate institutional goals into actionable digital strategies that support education research and engagement.

The Role

Reporting to the Chief Digital Information Officer you will lead a large multidisciplinary team and oversee key functions including strategy enterprise architecture business operations and transformation. Your work will ensure Digital Technology Solutions (DTS) operates as a trusted high-performing partner to the University.

You will be responsible for:

• translating institutional priorities into actionable digital roadmaps
• overseeing the delivery of large-scale initiatives and
• embedding a culture of collaboration accountability and service excellence.

You will provide strategic oversight of commercial operations and vendor relationships and act as a visible advisor to senior leadership. This role also includes executive coordination and support for the CDIO with the opportunity to represent DTS in high-level forums and contribute to shaping the Universitys digital reputation.

The position will be located at Callaghan Campus.

About You

Youre a senior digital leader with deep experience in delivering large-scale transformation and leading high-performing teams. You may currently work in higher education government or another regulated sector where strategic leadership stakeholder engagement and digital innovation are central.

Youll also bring:

• Proven expertise in managing multidisciplinary teams through complex change.
• Significant experience in delivering enterprise-wide digital solutions and transformation initiatives.
• Strong strategic and operational leadership skills including financial oversight and vendor management.
• High-level stakeholder engagement and communication skills with the ability to influence at executive level.
• Expertise in IT strategy enterprise architecture and digital governance.
• A collaborative and inclusive leadership style with a commitment to building capability and fostering resilience.

How your success will be measured

• Positive contribution in representing DTS culture
• Distinguishable and identifiable outcomes against the strategy
• Delivery against agreed KPIs

About the Unit

Digital Technology Solutions (DTS) delivers cutting-edge innovative and cost-effective digital solutions and services to the Universitys staff and students to enable the delivery of excellence in education and research and innovation; and to support engagement with communities and partners. DTS is repositioning to be a technology integrator broker trusted advisor and innovator enabling the University to deliver the current Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 and embark on the next phase of our strategic journey.

Why Join Us

Youre seeking a role where your experience managing complex operations leading high-performing teams and delivering impact can contribute meaningfully to a values-led purpose-driven institution.

At the University of Newcastle were proud to be ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide and our rankings for Climate Action (2^nd globally) and for Good Health and Wellbeing (9^th globally) put us among the top 40 globally for impact. We offer:

• Competitive contract terms:Market competitive remuneration package (includes a generous employer superannuation contribution) on a five-year fixed term contract basis.
• Flexibility and balance: Family-friendly policies childcare centres and leave entitlements to support carer responsibilities.
• Wellbeing: We are a healthy university with staff wellbeing programs confidential EAP discounted fitness passport corporate health plans and medical centre.

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Your next steps

If viewing this on a job board other than the Universitys please click Apply to reach the Universitys website where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application.

Your application must include:

1. Current resume/CV (including your qualifications and relevant training)
2. Cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity and addressing the essential criteria listed below (using examples):

• Proven expertise in managing multidisciplinary teams in higher education or similar with a track record of steering high-performing teams through complex transformative challenges.
• Significant experience in delivering large-scale digital solutions and transformation initiatives demonstrating the ability to lead the end-to-end delivery of complex projects that align with institutional objectives.
• Expertise in developing and implementing IT strategy that aligns with the universitys long-term goals and overall mission.
• Proven ability to provide operational oversight with the ability to rapidly identify escalate and address issues to support institutional objectives and ensure transparent decision-making.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with a proven ability to collaborate across diverse university departments and act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on technology and strategic matters.
• Ability to align technology investments with institutional objectives including oversight of vendor relationships contract performance and value creation.

To ensure that your application receives full consideration its important to structure and address the selection criteria outlined in the application process.

Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2000 words).

For specific position enquiries please contact Jackie Mottram Head of Commercial and Communications Digital Technology Solutions on (02)or via email

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Closing date Wednesday 3^rd December 2025 at 11:59pm AEDT

Our University

Ranked in the top 1% of the worlds universities our vision is to be a world-leading university for our regions.

We are committed to delivering an exceptional student experience preparing graduates for life and serving our regions by taking research that matters to the world and bringing our global expertise home.

The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas. We extend that respect to the homelands of our students and staff. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present. We are fully committed to building on our strengths in Indigenous higher education and providing a supportive space for our Indigenous students staff and communities.

The University of Newcastle is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. We value the unique backgrounds experiences and perspectives each person brings to our community and strive to create a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples women people with diverse gender identities and sexualities people living with disability and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.