Chief Information Officer

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the palawa/pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

• Deliver secure future focused IT services and enterprise architecture.
• Shape the evolution and delivery of the Universitys digital strategy.
• Develop strong partnerships to support the Universitys mission and goals.

About the Opportunity

The Chief Information Officer will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping and advancing the Universitys digital future. This is an opportunity to influence the evolution of the Universitys Digital Strategy and ensure that technology meaningfully enables our mission and core activities across teaching learning research and the broader student and staff experience.

In this role you will collaborate closely with senior academic and professional leaders to guide the institution through significant digital change fostering capability strengthening cyber resilience and embedding a cohesive enterprise-wide approach to data technology and service delivery. Additionally you will provide strategic oversight of a large and diverse digital portfolio with responsibility for developing a futurefocused architecture through modernising systems and processes and supporting the University to confidently adopt emerging technologies.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and inspiring leader to influence major strategic priorities steward significant digital investments and contribute to the longterm success and sustainability of a large complex institution.

About the University

The University of Tasmania is a mission-driven institution dedicated to making a difference for Lutruwita/Tasmania and a distinctive contribution from Tasmania to the world. As the sole university on the island the University is deeply embedded in the social economic and environmental fabric of Tasmania working in close partnership with communities industry and government to address key challenges in education health productivity and climate action. The University takes pride in its place-based identity leveraging Tasmanias unique geography culture and resources to offer world-leading research and education.

Whats Required

• A relevant postgraduate qualification and extensive experience or equivalent senior management expertise suited to a leadership role in IT.
• Demonstrated capability in leading strategic digital technology planning aligned to wholeoforganisation goals with a strong track record of digital transformation and cultural change.
• Significant experience in a senior Technology/Digital leadership role within a large complex organisation with accountability for enterprisewide outcomes; experience in highly regulated serviceintensive environments is advantageous.
• A strong commitment to people leadership culture and safety with experience building inclusive highengagement workplaces developing technical and leadership capability and guiding teams through complex transformative challenges.
• Well-developed commercial acumen and experience in financial and operational management including budgeting capital planning resource allocation and governance with a focus on sustainability and value creation.
• Proven ability to design and deliver peoplecentred change proactively solve complex problems and drive innovation continuous improvement and highlevel project management across multiple initiatives.
• Ability to build and sustain strong relationships within teams and at strategic levels across the institution working collaboratively with academic leaders executive colleagues government industry and community partners to achieve organisational outcomes.
• Highly developed communication skills including the ability to prepare clear and persuasive operational and strategic documents reports proposals and briefs.

Whats on Offer

As we look toward 2050 we remain committed to fostering excellence collaboration and transformative education preparing graduates to navigate the challenges of a rapidly changing world. While remaining true to our Tasmanian roots this career defining role will see you significantly contribute to our dedication to making a difference for Tasmania and to the return for your experience youll have access to an array of staff benefits and discounts including:

• 26 Weeks paid parental leave for primary care givers
• 17% Superannuation contribution
• Health and fitness membership options
• Accommodation and Car Hire discounts
• Health Insurance and Banking
• Novated Leasing
• Generous relocation support to Tasmania

How to Apply

If this role is of interest we look forward to hearing from you. Please provide your up-to-date resume and:

• A 1 -page cover letter outlining your motivation for the role and the University of Tasmania
• Address the selection criteria by outlining how your skills and experience align with the role specific skills knowledge and experience in the Position Description

Position Description - Chief Information Officer March

Candidate Brochure - Chief Information Officer March

• Applications close 11:55pm Sunday 12^th April 2026 Australian Eastern Standard Time.
• Interviews with shortlisted candidates are scheduled Wednesday 6^th and Thursday 7^th of May 2026.
• For further information about this position please contact:

To be eligible for this position you are required to have Australian citizenship permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfill the requirements of this role.

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace employment history and police background checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.