About the Opportunity

The University of Queensland is seeking an experienced Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead digital technology services for one of Australia’s most prominent teaching and research institutions. As a senior executive reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and partnering with business leaders, the CIO will serve as a strategic partner to elevate and align IT activities with UQ’s academic, research, and operational priorities.

About The University of Queensland

UQ is consistently ranked among the world’s top universities and the top five in Australia. Each year, UQ teaches around 57,000 students across 5 faculties, located at 4 beautiful campuses at St Lucia, Herston, Dutton Park and Gatton – as well as online. The University hosts eight research institutes and more than 100 research centres, supporting over 1,500 researchers. UQ employs more than 7,500 academic and professional staff (full-time equivalent) and has an annual operating budget nearing $3 billion.

Key Deliverables

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is responsible for enabling the University’s teaching, research and professional services through reliable, secure and strategically aligned digital capability. Key areas of focus include:

• Ensure the University’s core digital platforms are reliable, resilient and trusted

• Lead a mature, pragmatic cyber security and data protection posture to ensure the University is well prepared to respond credibly to incidents

• Provide scalable, modern digital infrastructure and systems that actively enable world-class, data-intensive and interdisciplinary research

• Establish clear governance and practical use of AI technologies to drive productivity, insight and innovation, while managing ethical, legal and reputational risks.

• Deliver integrated, end-to-end digital services that improve the student experience, support wellbeing and retention

• Enables major enterprise system implementations and upgrades (e.g. ERP, CRM) in partnership with business owners, ensuring benefits realisation, effective change management and long-term value

• Ensure disciplined management of digital investment, transparent cost structures, and the ongoing rationalisation of platforms to support the University’s financial sustainability

• Foster a service-oriented culture in ITS, acting as a trusted strategic partner to the Vice-Chancellor, executive leadership and broader UQ community

About You

This role requires a seasoned IT executive with a strong record of strategic leadership in large, complex organisations. The successful candidate will have lead enterprise-wide IT initiatives across infrastructure, enterprise applications, cybersecurity, and operations, and managed substantial budgets with discipline and impact. Operating as a trusted adviser at the executive level, you will have proven capability in anticipating emerging risks while driving innovation and operational effectiveness aligned to strategic priorities.

Application Process

UQ has exclusively engaged Bluefin Resources for this appointment. Please do not apply via this advertisement.

Submit your resume and a covering letter outlining your suitability to Rory Herity, Director QLD, via [email protected]. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Applications close at 5pm 30th January 2026.

Our Commitment

UQ is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds. Alternative application arrangements are available—please contact [email protected] if required, quoting UQCIO in the subject.