Address- Lead the strategic development and delivery of contemporary IT services
- Drive innovation and transformational change
- Work collaboratively in supporting innovation in health outcomes
The QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute seeks a collegiate and innovative executive to take a leading role in supporting the Institute in the achievement of its vision, mission, goals and objectives through ensuring the strategic development and delivery of effective, efficient and contemporary information and technology services.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and with three direct reports, the CIO will lead a team of around 20 in the management, development and implementation of the Institute’s information and technology strategies, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Leading and managing the planning and implementation of large-scale information and technology transformation with a strategic, client oriented and value-for-money, focus, the CIO will work closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure contemporary infrastructure that meets business and research needs.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a significant track record in leading and managing change in information and technology in a large and complex organisation. Experienced in areas including cyber security, data protection and incident management, in addition to leading tender processes, you will bring strong financial and resource management capabilities. Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills will be required, with the ability to consult, collaborate and provide expert guidance to meet diverse stakeholder needs, offering a customer service focus. As a leader, you will inspire a highly motivated and committed team, taking them on a transformation journey.
A combination of relevant tertiary qualifications and extensive industry experience is required.
The organisation
Proudly serving the people of Queensland with better health and wellbeing through impactful medical research, the Queensland Institute of Medical Research, trading as QIMR Berghofer, is a statutory body under the Queensland Institute of Medical Research Act (1945). The Institute’s collaborative research programs address the foremost health challenges of our time, responding to a range of social and environmental factors, and aiming to advance Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health equity. With a vision to lead the way to significant innovation in health outcomes nationally and globally, QMIR Berghofer is committed to ground-breaking, sustainable and impactful medical research.
For further information about QIMR Berghofer, please visit: qimrberghofer.edu.au.
To apply
Please click on ‘Apply online’, addressing your cover letter and resume to Andrew Norton, Managing Partner at Fisher Leadership and quoting reference QIMcio0424.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Andrew Norton or Alice Silver on 1300 347 437.
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