Position Objective
Provide strategic leadership to create superior outcomes for the Group’s IT strategy and ensure that all systems necessary to support its operations and objectives are in place including the ongoing development and maintenance of in-house built systems. Provide mentorship to team leads and managers ensuring the best experience possible for employees and students. This key position oversees ~ 90 team members across Corporate IT. Use exceptional relationship skills to influence key stakeholders with key initiatives, ensuring alignment with current and future business objectives. The Navitas Group operates a decentralised IT structure over four distinct divisions that rely on common Group run and developed student and learning management systems. Key to this position is working with Divisional IT teams to deliver world class student experiences.
We are looking for someone who has fun and is imbued with a positive outlook, someone who sees opportunities more than problems, including opportunities to apply AI and emerging technology to improve outcomes for the Group. Works hard to find a way to say yes, thinks long term, and innovates continuously.
Key Accountabilities
- Developing and implementing Technology strategy which aligns with the Navitas Group strategy
- Championing the responsible adoption of AI, automation and data-driven technologies across the Group, embedding practical AI tools and insights into Corporate and Divisional systems to improve student, staff and business outcomes
- Establishing governance, risk and responsible-use frameworks for AI and emerging technologies, ensuring compliance with data privacy, security and regulatory requirements
- Provide strategic direction and oversight to the Group Applications, Group Infrastructure and the Group Information Security teams to deliver Secure, Resilient and Agile solutions
- Leads the strategy development, execution, delivery and operation of all IT services that are provided to the Corporate Functions across Navitas, including HR, Finance, IT, Property, Corporate Communications and Legal
- Partnering with the CEOs, CFOs and IT Heads of the Divisions to align on strategy and deliver world class student experiences
- Defining, monitoring and reporting on KPIs and IT budgets to assess and report on the IT functions’ performance
- Continuous improvement and growth of Infrastructure and broader IT Systems
- Foster a ‘low-cost, high velocity’ mindset and culture whereby the team does its utmost to reduce costs; retire technical debt; and increases the speed with which we deliver Innovation and Solutions to our end customers
- Develop and deliver a suite of technology solutions that enables high performing teams, through accelerated innovation and data-driven insights, at scale
- Managing relationships with IT partners/vendors with a view to consolidate and establish key partnerships
- Ensuring critical incident management and disaster recovery plans are in place
- Working with the Navitas Executive Leadership Team as required
- Maturing and harmonising the global IT culture
- Developing campaigns and feedback mechanisms that promote and market the IT function within Navitas and the IT industry
Key Relationships
Internal
- Group Chief Financial Officer
- Navitas Executive Leadership Team
- IT Leadership Team (represented by Divisional IT heads)
- Corporate and Divisional IT teams
- Board of Directors
External
- Delivery Partners
- Vendors and Consultants
Essential
- Previous experience and track record in a similar capacity within an IT Executive position
- At least 12 years’ experience successfully delivering outcomes within the IT industry
- Experience managing a medium to large sized team
- Superior executive stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong commercial acumen
- High attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships cross functionally/Divisions to achieve objectives
- Track record successfully developing and implementing IT strategy, including software development, Cyber Security, Cloud Platforms and AI/Data capabilities
- Demonstrated experience leveraging AI, automation or advanced data/analytics capabilities to deliver measurable business, operational or student-experience outcomes
- Legal right to work in Australia
Desired
- Experience within the education sector
- Experience establishing AI governance, ethics or Responsible AI frameworks within a corporate or regulated environment
This is an excellent opportunity for an existing CIO or GM of Technology who wishes to broaden their experience and join and lead a group of keen and collaborative technology specialists!
Navitas is a diversified global education provider that offers an extensive range of educational services for students and professionals including university pathway programs, tertiary education, language training, professional education and student recruitment.
What we can offer
- We offer careers across our global operations
- We recognise and reward.
- We understand the importance of showing appreciation.
- We care for you. We offer a range of employee benefits, support to help you be your best, and flexibility, to help us all thrive.
- Navitas is where work has meaning. Our impact is far-reaching – we create lasting legacies for students and communities.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning for your development
- 2 days a year volunteer leave for causes you are passionate about
Diversity Equity and Inclusion
- At Navitas we promote and embrace an inclusive and diverse workforce. We believe equality, flexibility, and diversity deliver a rich collaborative environment. We strive to ensure that all our staff – no matter where they are from or who they are – feel safe, supported, and given opportunities to thrive.
- We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, of all ages and genders, First Nations and Indigenous peoples, and people of diverse community groups.
How to apply
Applicants are assessed upon receipt, so you are encouraged to apply now. To view other opportunities, please visit navitas.com/careers
All applicants must have full working rights within Australia to be considered. Successful candidates depending on their role maybe, required to provide a Working with Children Check and undergo a Police Check.