Associate Director, Digital Enabling Services

• An attractive salary package will be negotiated.
• Fixed-term, full-time
• Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)

• Reference number: 24467
• Term: Fixed term, full-time basis for five (5) years
• Remuneration: An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate.
• Location: Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)
• Open to: Current staff members of QUT who have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the fixed-term appointment. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people who are not QUT staff are also eligible and encouraged to apply.

We are seeking a Associate Director, Digital Enabling Services to join Digital Business Solutions, Administrative Division.

The Associate Director, Digital Enabling Services provides strong leadership and direction to a diverse team of business and technology professionals. The position is accountable for the strategic planning, operation, project delivery and ongoing performance of a robust university-wide set of Digital Enabling value chain aligned products and services. This product category aims to ensure professional functions are as streamlined as they can be, and stakeholder engagement is able to be targeted, effective and promotes a great experience for those interacting with QUT.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

Digital Business Solutions (DBS) provides support for staff and students across a range of information and technology services. DBS uses technology to create value for our students and customers through the portfolios of Learning and Teaching, Research and Innovation, and Professional Services. DBS embraces digital transformation as being fundamental to the delivery on the QUT Digital Strategy to enabling QUT’s aspirations outlined in the QUT Connections Strategy.

What you need to succeed

1. Education, training and/or experience equivalent to completion of a postgraduate qualification in information technology or a related field with significant business experience in operational and strategic IT management.
2. Proven business acumen, including experience in the management of budgets, insights to financial drivers and dynamics related to growth and organisational revenue goals.
3. Proven experience in developing and maintaining a strong understanding of client needs to plan, develop and deliver relevant and innovative technology support strategies.
4. Extensive experience and ability to engage and influence key internal and external stakeholders, senior leaders, vendors, contractors and professionals.
5. Demonstrated experience in leading an effective service delivery model ensuring that client needs are prioritised and met, outcomes monitored and continuous improvement initiatives implemented. 
6. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including negotiation, problem-solving and conflict resolution.
7. Demonstrated success driving a high performance culture, including a proven record of achievement in the effective management of human resources within a large organisation.

Life at QUT

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions. 
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation. 
• Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super). 
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance. 
• Leave loading of 17.5%. 
• Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks. 
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms. 
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.
• We see diversity and inclusion as our strengths. 
• Explore more benefits of life at QUT.

Belong at QUT 

In support of our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, we aspire to an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6% and we encourage Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a fulfilling career. 

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