Head of Data Integration & Digital Platforms

University of the Sunshine Coast; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 134,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation

Flexible work arrangements

Athena SWAN Bronze Award

Employee assistance program

Job summary

University of the Sunshine Coast seeking a seasoned Manager, Data Integration and Digital Platforms to lead enterprise technology services across hybrid cloud and on‑prem environments. You will shape strategy, direct critical platforms and drive transformation to support teaching, research and operations.

You will foster a culture of capability, collaboration and continuous improvement while aligning technology initiatives with University priorities and stakeholder needs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams in complex technology environments.
• Experience shaping culture, building capability and leading teams through periods of change, growth and transformation.
• Significant experience leading enterprise infrastructure, network and platform services across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments.
• A track record of delivering strategic technology initiatives, including cloud transformation, service modernisation and continuous improvement programs.
• Strong commercial and strategic acumen, with the ability to align technology outcomes to organisational priorities.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse groups.
• Knowledge of contemporary ICT governance and service management frameworks, including ITIL-based service delivery practices.
• Highly developed communication and leadership capabilities, with the ability to navigate complexity and translate technical concepts into meaningful business outcomes

Responsibilities

• lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, customer focus, capability development and continuous improvement
• oversee the performance and continuous improvement of UniSC's enterprise infrastructure, networks, digital platforms and integration services across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments
• drive major technology transformation initiatives, including cloud migration, platform modernisation, cyber resilience, and service optimisation to support the University's strategic priorities
• build strong partnerships with senior leaders, stakeholders, and technology vendors, providing strategic advice that informs technology investment, governance, and future planning; and
• coach, influence and support teams and stakeholders through change, ensuring sustained engagement, collaboration and successful delivery of outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Change leadership

Team development

Job description

University of the Sunshine Coast seeking a seasoned Manager, Data Integration and Digital Platforms to lead enterprise technology services across hybrid cloud and on‑prem environments. You will shape strategy, direct critical platforms and drive transformation to support teaching, research and operations.

You will foster a culture of capability, collaboration and continuous improvement while aligning technology initiatives with University priorities and stakeholder needs.