IT Director – Research, Specialised & Data Foundations

As the IT Director - Research Specialised & Data Foundations you will provide strategic leadership across a critical domain within Digital Solutions enabling the technologies platforms and partnerships that support Griffiths research specialised systems and enterprise data capabilities.

Heres how youll make it matter:

• Provide strategic leadership for the Research Specialised and Data Foundations domain ensuring technology services deliver measurable value for research academic and institutional priorities.

• Shape enterprise information and data governance practices that strengthen data integrity accessibility and decision-making across the University.

• Build trusted partnerships with senior stakeholders acting as a key entry point into Digital Solutions and aligning digital capabilities with organisational needs.

• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across platforms services and delivery models to support Griffiths evolving digital and research ecosystem.

• Lead and develop high-performing teams while overseeing demand planning financial stewardship and service performance within the domain.

About you
What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence ethics and engagement youll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact youll have on every community and every future.

You will also have:

• Extensive senior leadership experience delivering complex IT services platforms or digital capabilities within large and diverse organisations.

• Demonstrated expertise in enterprise data strategy information governance or data platform environments.

• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate organisational priorities into strategic digital initiatives.

• Strong commercial and financial management capability including oversight of budgets forecasting and resource allocation.

• Postgraduate qualifications in information technology computer science data or a related discipline or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience.

What we can offer
This is a fixed term full time position primarily based at the 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
This position will be offered on an Individual Contract with a competitive salary package negotiated with the successful candidate.

Additional Information :

As a values-led organisation at Griffith University weve worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• The opportunity to influence digital strategy and lead technology capability in one of Australias most innovative universities.

• A flexible hybrid working environment that supports productivity collaboration and work-life balance.

• Generous superannuation (17%) and salary packaging options to maximise your remuneration.

• Significant investment in leadership development including scholarships to Griffiths flagship MBA program and subsidised postgraduate study.

• A culture that prioritises wellbeing with generous leave entitlements paid parental leave and access to on-campus health and fitness facilities.

Griffiths strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science Technology Engineering Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).

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 qualifications 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 may be subject to a criminal history check.

For application support please contact Talent Acquisition Partner Jake Barwick on   and quote reference number REF9917U.

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 22 March 2026. All applications must be submitted online.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time