Director – Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Program

As the Director- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Program you will lead a landmark multi-year enterprise-wide transformation that will shape Griffiths digital operational and cultural future for decades to come.

Reporting to the Chief Digital Officer you will provide strategic direction governance leadership and delivery oversight for Griffiths ERP modernisation program. You will work in close partnership with executive and academic leaders to drive alignment ensure disciplined delivery and embed sustainable transformation outcomes.

Heres how youll make it matter:

• Set and steward the strategic direction roadmap and delivery approach for Griffiths ERP transformation across Finance HR Payroll and Student systems.
• Lead enterprise governance executive engagement and decision-making to ensure alignment transparency and disciplined prioritisation across the program.
• Oversee end-to-end program delivery including risk budget assurance business continuity and high-value vendor and system integrator partnerships.
• Drive University-wide business transformation redesigning end-to-end processes and operating models to reduce complexity eliminate technical debt and embed lean and continuous improvement.
• Strengthen Griffiths data maturity governance and reporting capability to enable evidence-based decision making and regulatory compliance.
• Lead organisational change capability uplift and sustained user adoption ensuring the transformation delivers measurable value and long-term benefits.
• Establish robust benefits realisation frameworks and performance metrics to demonstrate impact across efficiency compliance user experience and service delivery.
• Build and lead a high-performing multidisciplinary program team and foster a culture of collaboration accountability and innovation.

About you
What matters most is your ability to lead complex transformation that delivers enduring value.

Through Griffiths principles of excellence ethics and engagement you bring the credibility judgement and leadership presence required to guide an enterprise-wide program of significant scale and complexity.

You will also have:

• Extensive senior executive experience delivering large-scale ERP or enterprise digital transformation programs in complex organisations.
• Demonstrated expertise with major ERP platforms such as Oracle SAP Workday or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Deep expertise in program governance enterprise architecture integration data and change leadership.
• Proven success managing large system integrators vendors and complex delivery ecosystems.
• Exceptional executive and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence at the highest levels.
• Strong understanding of business continuity risk and assurance in large-scale transformation environments.
• Postgraduate qualifications and higher education sector experience (highly regarded).

What we can offer
This is a 5 year fixed term full time position primarily based at Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan) campus. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

Griffith Universitys sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul Yuggera Jagera Turrbal Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range
The salary will be negotiated at a competitive level comparable with the scale and significance of the role plus 17 percent superannuation.

Additional Information :

As a values-led organisation Griffith University has cultivated a dynamic inclusive and purpose-driven culture.

You will enjoy:

• Enterprisewide influence across all major corporate and student functions
• Significant strategic impact on Griffiths digital and operational future
• Strong executive sponsorship and a clear mandate for change
• A greenfield opportunity to design futurestate processes technology and operating models
• A multiyear program backed by a robust business case and sectorleading ambition

If you are energised by complexity inspired by transformation and motivated by the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy we would love to hear from you.

How to apply
At Griffith were committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever youre from. If you require any accommodations we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience. 

Griffith University values diversity inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe respectful and inclusive community for alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025) Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information please refer to Griffiths Modern Slavery Policy. 

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following: 

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the above and the position description).
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details.

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal history check.

For application support please contact Talent Acquisition Partner Jake Barwick on and quote reference number REF9631Q.

Closing date: Midnight Thursday 5 March 2026. All applications must be submitted online.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time