Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. 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 community. Working within a contemporary operating model, the team is modernising technologies, strengthening digital investment governance and enabling sustainable delivery of strategic initiatives across the University.

As the IT Director – Portfolio, Performance and Practice, you will play a key leadership role in shaping how Griffith plans, governs and delivers its digital investment portfolio.

Here’s how you’ll make it matter:

• Lead the strategic oversight of Griffith’s digital investment portfolio, ensuring initiatives are prioritised and aligned with University strategy and organisational outcomes
• Establish strong governance and performance frameworks that provide transparency, accountability and value from digital investments
• Drive the adoption of lean and contemporary delivery practices that improve the way Digital Solutions plans, delivers and measures digital change
• Partner with senior leaders across the University to shape demand, strengthen decision making and maximise the impact of technology initiatives
• Oversee financial stewardship and portfolio performance, using data insights to optimise investment, resources and delivery outcomes.

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 leadership experience managing large-scale digital portfolios, programs or enterprise transformation initiatives
• Demonstrated capability in strategic planning, governance frameworks and investment prioritisation within complex organisations
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including oversight of budgets, investment planning and performance reporting
• Proven ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders to drive organisational change and strategic outcomes
• Postgraduate qualifications in information technology, business, digital transformation or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience.

What we can offer
This is a fixed term (12 month), full time position primarily based at Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan). 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 a Senior Contract with a competitive salary package negotiated with the successful candidate.

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.

How to apply
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).
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details.

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

Closing date: 11:59pm Monday 6 April 2026. All applications must be submitted online.