Director, Digital Experience

• An attractive salary package will be negotiated.
• Fixed-term, full-time
• Kelvin Grove

• Reference number: 24468
• Term: Fixed-term, full-time basis for 5 years
• Remuneration: An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate.
• Location: Kelvin Grove
• 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.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Director, Digital Experience to join Digital Business Solutions, Administrative Division.

The Director, Digital Experience provides leadership of strategic planning, innovation and client experience across Digital Enabling Services and Student and Stakeholder Engagement portfolios. Leading a team of Associate Directors and staff, you will drive innovation, enhance client experiences, and position the university as a digital leader in the higher education sector. In ensuring that digital initiatives are aligned with university goals and objectives, you will work closely and extensively with executives, managers and leaders across the university. The position is also a senior member of the DBS executive team.

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

Education, training and/or experience equivalent to completion of a postgraduate qualification in information technology or a related field with significant business experience in IT management at the executive level.

Broad knowledge and understanding of major trends, strategic directions and legislative and governance frameworks related to enterprise architecture, portfolio governance and investment management strategies, with the capacity to successfully adopt them in the higher education environment.

Demonstrated experience and leadership in the delivery of strategic planning services that enable the implementation, communication and management of ICT strategy and planning frameworks in a large, complex organisation.

Proven experience in the identification, design and delivery of ICT innovation programs to support improvement or transformation in a large, complex organisation.

Demonstrated experience in the collaborative development of an enterprise architecture and subsequent maintenance, in a large, complex organisation in accordance with standards and practices.

Proven highly developed interpersonal, presentation, written and consultation skills with the proven ability to consult, negotiate, persuade, advise and maintain effective relationships with a range of stakeholders.

Proven leadership and management skills in creating a culture of innovation and high level service delivery while achieving positive outcomes with organisational wide impact.

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• 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 .

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. 

We believe in creating safe spaces for inclusivity to flourish and we know that diversity is our strength –

see our commitment

. If you’re curious, innovative, and ready to experience what a career at QUT can offer, we’re ready to meet you.  

Job opens: 17-May-2024

Applications Close: 26-May-2024 at 11.30pm

Find out more and apply by clicking Apply or the link below.

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