Director/Deputy Director, Systems and Technology, CSPO

Overview

The Director/Deputy Director, Systems & Technology will lead the strategy, planning, development, and governance of technology capabilities and infrastructure that enable research, innovation, and organisational excellence.

The role is responsible for driving enterprise-wide technology transformation, strengthening digital and data capabilities, and ensuring the delivery of secure, scalable, and future-ready infrastructure and platforms. The incumbent will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to identify opportunities where technology can enhance research outcomes, productivity, collaboration, and organisational impact.

• Develop and implement technology strategies, roadmaps, and investment plans aligned with organisational priorities and future research needs.
• Lead infrastructure technology foresighting, including horizon scanning and scenario planning to anticipate emerging scientific, technological, and operational requirements.
• Oversee end-to-end lifecycle management of technology infrastructure, platforms, and services, ensuring reliability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Drive the adoption and integration of emerging technologies, digital solutions, and advanced data-driven capabilities to support research and innovation.
• Monitor. infrastructure utilisation, performance, and operational metrics and leverage analytics to optimise resource allocation, enhance efficiency, and inform strategic planning.
• Establish and enforce robust technology governance frameworks covering cybersecurity, risk management, resilience and sustainability.
• Build strategic partnerships across government, academia, industry, and the research ecosystem.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in technology leadership, infrastructure planning, digital transformation, data, or innovation-related functions.
• Strong understanding of enterprise technology strategy, infrastructure architecture, governance, and organisational transformation.
• Proven ability to lead complex initiatives and engage senior stakeholders across diverse functions.
• Demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking, and people management capabilities.

• Strategic Technology Leadership - Ability to translate organisational and research priorities into coherent technology strategies and investment decisions.
• Infrastructure & Platform Excellence - Deep expertise in designing, scaling, and optimising advanced infrastructure and digital platforms.
• System-of-Systems Framing - Ability to architect, integrate, and govern large-scale, complex infrastructure ecosystems comprising multiple interdependent systems (e.g. research platforms, data infrastructures, digital services, and operational technologies), ensuring interoperability, resilience, and performance across the enterprise.
• Digital & Data Transformation - Strong capability in driving adoption of digital, AI, and data-driven solutions.
• Governance, Risk & Cybersecurity - Establishes robust frameworks for secure, compliant, and resilient operations.
• Stakeholder & Ecosystem Engagement - Builds trusted partnerships across public, academic, and private sectors.
• Leadership & Talent Development - Develops high-performing, multidisciplinary teams and future-ready capabilities

• Technology and infrastructure capabilities effectively support research excellence organisational objectives.
• Future infrastructure needs are anticipated and incorporated into long-term planning and investment decisions.
• Measurable improvements in infrastructure utilisation, performance, and operational effectiveness through data-driven insights.
• Strong technology governance, security, and operational resilience.
• Successful delivery of technology initiatives that create tangible organisational value and impact.