Strategic COO – Digital Transformation & Risk

Derwent Search Pty Ltd; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtin University in Western Australia seeks a Chief Operating Officer to oversee Digital and Technology Services, Properties, Facilities & Development, Corporate Communications, Risk, Compliance & Audit, Accommodation and Community Services, Foreign Risk, and Privacy and Information Management.

The role reports to the Vice-Chancellor, leads ~460 staff, drives the digital roadmap, and chairs governance for a significant capital works program.

Qualifications

• Executive leadership in a large, complex organisation.
• Experience overseeing risk, compliance and assurance frameworks.
• Ability to advise Boards or Councils on complex, high-risk matters.
• University background not required but experience of equivalent scope essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end accountability across Digital & Technology Services, Properties, Facilities & Development, Corporate Communications, Risk & Compliance, Accommodation & Community Services, Foreign Risk, Privacy & Information Management.
• Drive Curtin's digital roadmap and oversee a significant capital works program through Council and Committee governance.
• Lead large, technical teams and provide strategic executive-level advice on institutional risk.

Job description

Curtin University in Western Australia seeks a Chief Operating Officer to oversee Digital and Technology Services, Properties, Facilities & Development, Corporate Communications, Risk, Compliance & Audit, Accommodation and Community Services, Foreign Risk, and Privacy and Information Management.

The role reports to the Vice-Chancellor, leads ~460 staff, drives the digital roadmap, and chairs governance for a significant capital works program.