IT Director, Portfolio, Performance and Practice

As the IT Director Portfolio Performance and Practice you will play a key leadership role in shaping how Griffith plans governs and delivers its digital investment portfolio.

Heres how youll make it matter:

• Lead the strategic oversight of Griffiths digital investment portfolio ensuring initiatives are prioritised and aligned with University strategy and organisational outcomes
• Establish strong governance and performance frameworks that provide transparency accountability and value from digital investments
• Drive the adoption of lean and contemporary delivery practices that improve the way Digital Solutions plans delivers and measures digital change
• Partner with senior leaders across the University to shape demand strengthen decision making and maximise the impact of technology initiatives
• Oversee financial stewardship and portfolio performance using data insights to optimise investment resources and delivery outcomes.

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 leadership experience managing large-scale digital portfolios programs or enterprise transformation initiatives
• Demonstrated capability in strategic planning governance frameworks and investment prioritisation within complex organisations
• Strong commercial and financial acumen including oversight of budgets investment planning and performance reporting
• Proven ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders to drive organisational change and strategic outcomes
• Postgraduate qualifications in information technology business digital transformation or a related discipline or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience.

What we can offer
This is a fixed term (12 month) full time position primarily based at Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan). 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 a Senior Contract with a competitive salary package negotiated with the successful candidate.

Additional Information :

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.

How to apply
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.

Closing date: 11:59pm Monday 6 April 2026. All applications must be submitted online.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time