Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. As the IT Director - Research, Specialised & Data Foundations, you'll find we're about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you'll achieve them.
Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.
Digital Solutions is Griffith's strategic technology partner, delivering innovative digital capabilities that support our students, researchers and communities. Operating within a contemporary product and service delivery model, the team is modernising platforms, strengthening enterprise data foundations and enabling world-class research and digital experiences across the University. This role will play a key leadership role in shaping the technologies, services and partnerships that underpin Griffith's research ecosystem and specialised digital platforms.
Job Description
As the IT Director - Research, Specialised & Data Foundations, you will provide strategic leadership across a critical domain within Digital Solutions, enabling the technologies, platforms and partnerships that support Griffith's research, specialised systems and enterprise data capabilities.
Here's how you'll make it matter:
* Provide strategic leadership for the Research, Specialised and Data Foundations domain, ensuring technology services deliver measurable value for research, academic and institutional priorities.
* Shape enterprise information and data governance practices that strengthen data integrity, accessibility and decision‐making across the University.
* Build trusted partnerships with senior stakeholders, acting as a key entry point into Digital Solutions and aligning digital capabilities with organisational needs.
* Drive innovation and continuous improvement across platforms, services and delivery models to support Griffith's evolving digital and research ecosystem.
* Lead and develop high‐performing teams while overseeing demand planning, financial stewardship and service performance within the domain.
About you
What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you'll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you'll have on every community and every future.
You will also have:
* Extensive senior leadership experience delivering complex IT services, platforms or digital capabilities within large and diverse organisations.
* Demonstrated expertise in enterprise data strategy, information governance or data platform environments.
* Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate organisational priorities into strategic digital initiatives.
* Strong commercial and financial management capability, including oversight of budgets, forecasting and resource allocation.
* Postgraduate qualifications in information technology, computer science, data or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience.
What we can offer
This is a fixed term, full time position primarily based at the Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan) campus. As Griffith is a multi‐site University you may be required to work across other locations.
Griffith University's sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.
Salary Range
This position will be offered on an Individual Contract with a competitive salary package negotiated with the successful candidate.
Additional Information
As a values‐led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:
* The opportunity to influence digital strategy and lead technology capability in one of Australia's most innovative universities.
* A flexible hybrid working environment that supports productivity, collaboration and work‐life balance.
* Generous superannuation (17%) and salary packaging options to maximise your remuneration.
* Significant investment in leadership development including scholarships to Griffith's flagship MBA program and subsidised postgraduate study.
* A culture that prioritises wellbeing with generous leave entitlements, paid parental leave and access to on‐campus health and fitness facilities.
Griffith's strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).
How to apply
At Griffith, we're committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all – whoever you are and wherever you're from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.
Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender‐based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero‐tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith's Modern Slavery Policy.
Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:
* A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description).
Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.
For application support, please contact Talent Acquisition Partner Jake Barwick on and quote reference number REF9917U.
Closing date
Midnight, Sunday 22 March 2026. All applications must be submitted online.
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