Overview Associate Director, Digital Innovation & Emerging Technology at Australian Catholic University.Campus Location: North Sydney, Australia | Melbourne, AustraliaJob No: APTAV #054Key Details Full time, five (5) year contract, with competitive remunerationMelbourne or North Sydney basedResponsibilities Shape ACU's innovation culture as a continuous learning university, nationallyLead cross-functional innovation squads and act as a central steward of digital change across the universityLead the design and delivery of ACU's innovation fund, AI capability uplift, digital experimentation pathways and intelligent automation agendaEmbed a learn-through-innovation culture across the university, ensuring innovation integrates with core operationsFoster real-world experimentation, emerging technology adoption and scaled capability building to empower students, staff, researchers and partnersProspect, develop and execute capability programs; champion change leadership across academic, skilled staff and executive audiencesQualifications Tertiary qualification in technologyProven strategic leadership experience in digital innovation, AI or automation within complex service-based environmentsExperience managing and inspiring cross-functional teams and innovation portfolios, ideally in a university or public sector contextWhat We Offer The university pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.Access to flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging.
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ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses including Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.
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📌 Associate Director, Digital Innovation & Emerging Technology
🏢 Australian Catholic University
📍 Sydney