Executive Director, Digital and Technology

Overview:

RMIT University is seeking an exceptional future-oriented leader to serve as its Executive Director Digital & Technology a rare opportunity to shape the digital future of a globally connected multi-sector university with a strong focus on impact innovation and inclusion.

As Executive Director Digital & Technology you will be at the forefront of enterprise-wide technology strategy and transformation across RMITs Australian and international operations. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer & Vice President you will be a key member of the Operations Leadership Team responsible for aligning technology strategy with RMITs ambitious institutional priorities and global mission.

You will lead Information Technology Services (ITS) providing strategic oversight of digital platforms infrastructure cyber security data and emerging technologies that support teaching research staff and student experience and university operations. Your leadership will enable secure sustainable and future-ready digital environments that empower staff and students across RMITs global footprint.

This role requires a strategic and influential technology executive with deep expertise in digital transformation IT governance and emerging technologies. You will champion the responsible adoption of technologies such as AI cloud advanced analytics and immersive technologies while embedding digital inclusion ethical practice and sustainability into technology decision-making.

Working in close partnership with academic research and professional leaders you will foster a collaborative and agile technology culture build high-performing teams and ensure technology investments deliver measurable impact. You will also represent technology priorities at senior governance forums advocating for innovation resilience and long-term digital capability.

Key Outcomes Include:

• Deliver an enterprise-wide technology and digital transformation strategy aligned to RMITs strategic ambitions fostering innovation and long-term value creation.

• Strengthen cyber security digital risk management data governance and responsible technology use to enable secure and trusted innovation.

• Advance digital inclusion accessibility and equitable access to technology embedding inclusive design principles across digital platforms and services.

• Enable innovative learning research and hybrid work environments through the effective adoption of emerging technologies and modern digital capabilities.

• Build a high-performing future-ready technology organisation promoting a culture of innovation collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Drive service excellence operational resilience and sustainable IT practices ensuring technology services are reliable scalable and responsive to stakeholder needs.

Essential Criteria

• Proven executive leadership experience driving large-scale technology and digital transformation in complex organisations.

• Demonstrated expertise in IT strategy governance cyber security and emerging technologies with the ability to translate innovation into practical outcomes.

• Highly developed communication influencing advocacy and stakeholder engagement capabilities including the ability to build alignment gain buy-in and clearly articulate complex ideas to diverse audiences.

• Experience leading organisational and cultural change inspiring teams and stakeholders to adopt new ways of working.

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline; postgraduate or executive qualifications desirable.

Location: Melbourne (City campus with flexibility across RMIT locations)

Conditions: Working with Children Check and availability for out-of-hours and international engagement

RMIT are partnering with Korn Ferry to conduct the search for the Executive Director Digital and Technology. If this opportunity excites you please contact Matthew Phillips at Korn Ferry for a confidential discussion or message

Applications can be made via Korn Ferry here Executive Director Digital and Technology applications.

Applications Close:

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed tobeinga child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity ethnicity sexual orientation disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

In line with RMIT Universitys commitment to a safe respectful and inclusive environment from 1 January 2026 the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a genderbased violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant preemployment background checks including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMITs safety obligations.

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